Published Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

Michael Bizzaco is a consumer tech expert with over five years of experience contributing to major publications like How-To Geek, BGR, Android Police, and Digital Trends.

Specializing in product reviews, tech roundups, and how-to guides, he's built a career out of obsessing over specs. Whether he's breaking down the best Dolby Atmos soundbars or dishing out the pros and cons for a new robot vacuum, Michael's writing helps people make confident, informed purchases.

He currently covers the greater world of home DIY projects and smart home devices.

You can program your smart home devices to execute some impressive automations, but these programmable conveniences usually come with a trade-off: the privacy of you and yours. The many titans of smart home tech — including major brands like Amazon, Google, and Apple — rely on cloud-tethered software to run the show.…