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Tyler Hayes-Reviews Editor

Tyler Hayes

About Tyler Hayes

Tyler Hayes is the Reviews Editor at How-To Geek. He has been writing professionally since 2013. In the early years, Tyler mostly 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.

Tyler first started freelance writing 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 TimesWIREDPCMagViceNewsweek, 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, Tyler 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 Articles

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JBL Authentics 300 Review: A Gloriously Retro Do-It-All Speaker

This speaker delivers outstanding sound for its premium price.

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Apple Watch
Humane's Ai Pin Would Be Better as an Apple Watch Camera Accessory

What the Apple Watch really needs is a wireless camera accessory.

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Victrola Hi-Res Onyx Review: A Solid Record Player With Bluetooth

A modern tech-infused turntable, perfect for people interested in getting into vinyl records.

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Onyx Boox Palma Review: The iPod of Books

In a world of predictable eReaders, the Palma goes for a new, ultra-compact form factor to shake things up.

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Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Review: Unbelievable Spatial Audio Speaker

Move your spatial music from room to room with this Bluetooth speaker.

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Brava Glass Review: See the Magic of Smart Cooking

How critical is a see-through oven door to the cooking experience, really?

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AI
Humane’s Ai Pin Looks Exhausting to Use

A post-phone world seems like a lot of work when there’s no screen to actually see what you’re doing.

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Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Review: Smart Home Lock for iPhone Owners

An accessible way to get a Home Key-enable smart lock.

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Aura Walden Review: A Great Big Digital Frame Perfect for Re-Living Memories

Aura’s largest frame can show memories while sitting on a table or hanging on a wall.

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Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Review: StandBy Mode Perfected

The HiRise 3 Deluxe is high-priced, but has a bunch of nice details which makes it one of the best 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers.

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PNY Duo Link iOS Dual Flash Drive Review: Outdated Mobile Storage

The Duo Link iOS Dual drive can do backups of photos and videos for iPhones with Lightning ports, but it won’t age well.

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Apple Watch
Please Apple Watch, Let Athletes Rest

Apple Watch is great for tracking fitness, but there are a few glaring issues with it.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Review: Seriously the Best Noise Cancellation!

High-end premium earbuds that can make travel less noisy and distracting.

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Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter Review: The Accessory Your Laptop Is Missing

A power adapter worth getting excited about.

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Tenways CGO600 Pro Review: A Smooth Apple-Like Ebike

An elegant class-1 ebike that impresses with its smooth ride and attractive design.

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Meta Quest 3 Review: A VR Headset Full of Promise

A great stand-alone VR headset that’s still learning how to blend the real world with a digital one.

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JSX Starlink Review: Fast Wi-Fi on a Semi-private Jet Is the Only Way to Fly

The ins and outs of using Starlink’s high-speed internet while flying on a commercial air carrier.

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Brisk It Origin-940 Review: Smart Smoker for Less Babysitting

A tech-infused wood pellet smoker for more a convenient way to cook meat.

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: A True Beginning for Intelligent Frames

AI built-in makes these glasses smart, but Ray-Ban’s style, decent camera, and great audio make them cool.

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Rivian R1S Review: Is an Electric SUV Better Than an Electric Truck?

Rivian’s all-electric R1S SUV is similar to its electric truck, but which is the better choice for most people?

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