is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. I’m weirdly obsessed with lighting. I ...

As days grow shorter and darker, it’s a good idea to invest in outdoor lights. These popular accessories don’t require any major installation or rewiring, and ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

It's officially the summertime, which means the season of outdoor hosting is upon us. And you know what we don't have time for? Untangling string lights from last year. For that, I've found the ...

Outdoor string lights are a staple of summer decor—I see them at my favorite breweries and restaurants with outdoor seating as soon as the weather begins to warm up every spring. If you're hosting a ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. John Carlsen has more than a ...

As a noted lover (hoarder?) of cozy things, one might think camping isn't in my wheelhouse. Think again! There are so many ways to make camping cozy, and on a recent trip to the woodsy coast, I found ...

WS2812Bs, or NeoPixels, or whatever else you call them brought full-color LEDs to maker projects a meter at a time in recent years. Hooked up to a microcontroller, they make creating vibrant, ...