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Tyler Hayes-Senior Author

Tyler Hayes

Senior Author

Contributor Since December, 2022
Expertise
Audio, Apple, robot vacuum
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About Tyler Hayes

Tyler Hayes is a Senior Author at How-To Geek, previously holding the title of Reviews Editor. He has been writing professionally since 2013. In the early years, Hayes covered the intersection of technology and music as it relates to streaming services, audio gear, and everything in between. Since then, he has covered all kinds of consumer products, from wearables to smart home gadgets.

Hayes first started writing professionally for Fast Company after spending a decade as a computer technician repairing computers and networks in peoples’ homes. Since 2013, he has contributed to dozens of publications, including The New York Times, WIRED, PCMag, Vice, Newsweek, and many more.

Most of his writing has revolved around service journalism and helping people understand the latest pieces of technology. But he has done features on Pandora radio, NBA Top Shot, and what goes into building the perfect playlist. He has also written for the Library of Congress and submitted his own emoji proposal to Unicode.

Beyond writing about technology, Hayes has worked for Microsoft and a few startups over the years. Outside of work, he reluctantly became a daily runner during the 2020 lockdown and has been unable to quit since.

Latest

Insta360 Flow 2 gimbal standing on its tripod outside.
The Insta360 Flow 2 Is a Fine Gimbal for New Creators (But Consider the Flow 2 Pro)
Apple iPhone

A decent gimbal that wants to sell you more stuff.

Lofree Flow 2 sitting on a desk next to mouse.
This Mechanical Keyboard Has a Touch Bar and Uneven Design
Mac

A keyboard aimed at enthusiasts that makes some questionable decisions.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft being held in a hand.
Amazon’s Color Kindle Is the Best eReader to Judge a Book By Its Cover
Hobbies

The color feature is a tempting splurge.

Current Model P on a counter indoors making a pizza.
This Electric Pizza Oven Has Wi-Fi But It’s Not Even Its Best Feature
Smart Home

This connected pizza oven is ultra-simple to use.

Marshall Woburn III sitting next to a record player.
Marshall Woburn III Review: The Do-It-All Bluetooth Speaker
Audio/Video

Wi-Fi is absent, but there are plenty of connectivity options.

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Matic robot vacuum positioned on hardwood floor.
Matic Review: A New Kind of Robot Vacuum and Mop Worth Considering
Smart Home

The cute little vacuum robot looks different because it is different.

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Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Light turned on at sunset.
Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Light Review: An Unexpected Backyard Staple
Smart Home

Another solid Govee lighting product.

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The ESR MagMouse upside down stuck to a magnet pad under a desk.
ESR MagMouse Review: An Inexpensive Mouse That’s Easy to Like
Windows

A versatile product with plenty of value.

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Sony ULT Field 3 speaker being held in a hand.
Sony ULT Field 3 Review: A Boomy Portable Speaker
Audio/Video

It's small and portable, but still has impressive sound.

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Sony ULT Field 5 sitting on the ground outside.
Sony ULT Field 5 Review: A Speaker With Bass to Spare
Audio/Video

Big sound from a speaker you can carry around.

Soundcore Rave 3S speaker lit up with mic.
Soundcore Rave 3S Review: An Instant Karaoke Machine
Audio/Video

Any song is now a karaoke song.

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Lutron Caseta Shades in white.
Lutron Caseta Shades Review: A Basic Option with Smarts Not Guaranteed
Smart Home

The Lutron Caseta Shades seem cheap, but might be more expensive in the end.

5
Tribute StormBox Lava sitting on a table.
Tribit StormBox Lava Review: A Mediocre Bluetooth Speaker
Audio/Video

Despite a tempting price, this Tribit speaker is a letdown in a few key ways.

Nothing Phone (3a) in white on a desk.
Nothing Phone (3a) Review: There’s Something to This Budget Android Phone
Android

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a lot going for it, even before considering its low price.

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A person playing the Arcade1Up X-Men ’97 Arcade Machine.
Arcade1Up X-Men ’97 Arcade Machine Review: Retro Fun
Video Games

A perfectly scaled arcade cabinet brings an old game back to life.

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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential installed on a wall.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential Review: Just the Basics
Smart Home

Sometimes boring is good.

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Sharge Retractable 65 Review: A Wall Charger and USB-C Cable Bundled Together Perfectly
Android

A charger and cable all-in-one.

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Mac Mini on top of the Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub.
Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub Review: Give Your Tiny Mac a Port Upgrade
Mac

Despite a few quirks, this Mac-specific hub delivers a tailored experience.

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Apple Siri on a white background.
Siri Is Ruining My Smart Home
Siri

Siri is the face (or voice) of Apple's smart home, and it's getting worse.

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iPhone 16 Camera Control button.
Bold Prediction: Apple Drops iPhone Numbering This Year
iPhone

Instead of an iPhone 17 this year, will it just be called the new iPhone?

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