Roy Furchgott has personally tried more than 1,000 pieces of consumer technology and more than 500 apps. Roy’s work has appeared in more than 100 publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Business Week, Forbes, Outside, and Wired. In addition, Roy has won awards regionally and nationally for writing and regionally for photography.

Latest articles

  • A square-shaped Ecobee smart thermostat set to 70 degrees.

    The Best Smart Thermostat

    by Roy Furchgott

    Smart thermostats like our pick, the Ecobee Premium, can make your home’s HVAC more energy efficient without sacrificing your comfort.

  • A Google Nest Protect and a Kidde Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor, our picks for the best smart smoke alarms.

    The Best Smart Smoke Alarm

    by Roy Furchgott

    Smart smoke alarms are pricey, but unlike traditional ones, they can alert you to a problem even when you’re not home. The Google Nest Protect is our pick.