When it comes to smart plugs, few are as versatile and affordable as the Amazon Smart Plug. These useful gadgets offer a bit of “smart” functionality to a wide assortment of electronics, making it ...

The Verge staff varies widely as to how ‘smart’ our homes are, ranging from one or two stray devices to entire planned networks. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission ...

Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...