Amanda Blum

I grew up in the the ’80s—the golden age of neon—so naturally I always dreamed of owning a neon sign from Hot Topic. This week, Govee, my favorite brand for LED light chaos, released its latest version of neon rope, and from all reports, it’s exactly as fun as you’d think. We’ve reviewed a number…

More than anything else, smart home technology is about accessibility: Being able to control your home through your phone or voice means more people can live independently. The average age of Americans has risen to the highest it’s ever been, and our aging population is going to explode over the next 25 years. Smart home…

Airbnb continues its redemption tour with the announcement that it is banning all indoor security cameras in Airbnb properties starting April 30, 2024. As an extra kick, the news offered more detailed guidance on outdoor cameras, as well. Today’s policy change was a simple, literal ban on cameras in any space defined as indoor—full stop.…

If you’ve been blogging on WordPress, whether the self-hosted kind or a WordPress.com site, you’re not alone. WordPress was originally seen as a blogging tool—although it’s outgrown that identity, it’s often the go-to for people who want to set up a blog. That said, WordPress, if you’re self-hosting, can be hard to maintain. You may…