I check my email countless times each day but the same can’t be said for my mailbox but for good reason. Unlike with my inbox, I almost never get physical mail I’m actually excited to open. Instead, ...

One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. In it, the main protagonist, Wayne Szalinski, is a nerdy scientist-slash-home-gadget-inventor who develops a shrink ray in ...

The $30 Ring Mailbox Sensor — a simple device that sends alerts to your phone when your mailbox’s door opens — is now available to buy. I got my hands on one, but haven’t had the chance to fully test ...

Ring’s entire approach to its bevy of connected home security products is centered around helping you feel safe at home. They’re all aimed at providing peace of mind. The Mailbox Sensor, Ring’s latest ...

Editors’ note, Dec 14: You can find all of our coverage about Ring on this aggregation page, including our reporting about Ring’s privacy and security policies. This commentary covers how we factor ...

The inconvenience of having to walk to your mailbox to check for mail has inspired many hackers to install automated systems that let them know when the mail has been delivered. Mailbox monitors have ...