
James Laird
A technology journalist with nearly 10 years of experience, James is the former News and Features Editor at Trusted Reviews, and has also served as regional Editor of Lifehacker. His articles have been spotted on sites ranging from The Sun to InStyle, but his true love is shiny things and the story behind them. An avid golfer in his spare time, you'll also regularly catch him hovering over the BBQ listening to Pearl Jam.
Latest articles by James Laird

Google's Nest Hello doorbell will now tell you when a package gets delivered
By James Laird published
One of the best video doorbells adds a hugely useful new feature to its bag of tricks.

Why light housework might be the key to a longer life
By James Laird published
A new study taking in over 36,000 participants from the US, UK and Scandinavia says that intense fitness regimes aren't always the answer.

State Farm announces Amazon Alexa skill to help people stay in touch with older friends and family
By James Laird published
The insurance provider and tech giant are planning to launch the tool in 2020.

SimpliSafe bolsters home security arsenal with $99 Smart Lock
By James Laird published
One of our favorite home security systems will add a new product to its lineup in September.

Scammers are hijacking phone calls made through Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri
By James Laird published
Crooks able to dupe digital assistants into calling phony phone numbers.

iPhone and iPad users warned not to download Apple's iOS 12.4 update
By James Laird published
A bug that was patched in iOS 12.3 has apparently been reopened with the new release.

The Siri vs Alexa vs Google Assistant battle just took a fascinating new twist
By James Laird published
The digital assistants of Apple, Amazon and Google have been put to the test.

What you really need to know about new Android malware Filecoder.C
By James Laird published
Security researchers say the malware can come disguised as tech apps or adult content.

Latest Chrome update strengthens Incognito Mode defenses and more
By James Laird published
Chrome 76 also brings Dark Mode improvements – and another nail in the coffin for Flash

Comcast Xfinity WiFi adds new parental control tool – here's how to enable it
By James Laird published
Limiting your child's daily screen time just got a little bit easier

How to turn off Siri and stop Apple from possibly listening to your recordings
By James Laird published
A whistleblower alleges the chirpy digital assistant may be eavesdropping on you.
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