Alex Colon

Executive Editor, Reviews
Alex Colon

I’m PCMag’s executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to make sure we're testing the products you're interested in buying and telling you whether they're worth it. I've been here for more than 10 years. I previously managed the consumer electronics reviews team, and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag and Gigaom. 

    • The Best Bluetooth Headsets for 2025

      A Bluetooth headset can provide clear audio without weighing you down. Check out the best Bluetooth headsets we've tested across a range of prices and designs.

      1 month, 3 weeks By Will Greenwald, Alex Colon
      The Best Bluetooth Headsets for 2025 (Roundup Bluetooth Headsets)
    • The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2025

      Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the best professional and DIY home security systems to help you decide which is right to protect your family and property.

      1 month, 3 weeks By John R. Delaney, Alex Colon
      The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2025 (Roundup Home Security)
    • The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2025

      Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone.

      1 month, 4 weeks By Alex Colon, Angela Moscaritolo
      The Best Smart Plugs and Power Strips for 2025 (Roundup Smart Plugs)
    • The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs for 2025

      One of the easiest and most affordable ways to dive into smart home technology is with smart lighting. Here's what you need to know to get started, along with reviews of the top Bluetooth and Wi-Fi LEDs we've tested.

      2 months By Alex Colon, Angela Moscaritolo
      The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs for 2025 (Roundup Mobile World Congress (MWC))
    • The Best Cheap Earbuds and Headphones (Under $50)

      You don't need to spend much money to get high-quality sound from headphones. Here's what to look for in a pair of budget headphones, along with our top-rated picks.

      3 months, 2 weeks By Tim Gideon, Alex Colon
      The Best Cheap Earbuds and Headphones (Under $50) (Roundup Headphones)
    • The Best Grilling and BBQ Gadgets for 2025

      The oldest form of cooking has moved well past the dark ages of kettle grills and charcoal briquettes. These are the best smart grilling gadgets you need to host the ultimate high-tech barbecue.

      4 months, 2 weeks By Alex Colon
      The Best Grilling and BBQ Gadgets for 2025 (Roundup Connected Kitchen)
    • The Best Baby Monitors for 2025

      A baby monitor lets you watch, entertain, and soothe your child from afar. Check out the top baby monitors we've tested to determine which is right for your little one.

      6 months, 1 week By Will Greenwald, Alex Colon
      The Best Baby Monitors for 2025 (Roundup Home Security Cameras)
    • The Best Grilling and BBQ Gadgets for 2024

      The oldest form of cooking has moved well past the dark ages of kettle grills and charcoal briquettes. Here are the best grilling gadgets you need to host the ultimate high-tech barbecue.

      7 months, 3 weeks By Alex Colon
      The Best Grilling and BBQ Gadgets for 2024 (Slideshow Connected Kitchen)
    • The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances for 2025

      Cook like a top chef with smart gadgets that add high-tech convenience to your culinary repertoire. The best connected kitchen appliances we've tested can help you with every step of the cooking process.

      1 year, 1 month By Will Greenwald, Alex Colon
      The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances for 2025 (Roundup Connected Kitchen)
    • The Best Smart Home Devices for 2021

      Whether you're looking for a connected light bulb, security camera, or thermostat, start with the best smart home devices we've tested for every room in the house.

      3 years, 8 months By Eric Griffith, Alex Colon, Angela Moscaritolo
      The Best Smart Home Devices for 2021 (News Smart Home)
    • What Is a Smart Home Hub (And Do You Need One)?

      Smart home automation hubs are a one-stop solution for unifying your connected gadgets and controlling them from one app, instead of many. But do you really need one?

      3 years, 11 months By John R. Delaney, Alex Colon, Angela Moscaritolo
      What Is a Smart Home Hub (And Do You Need One)? (News Home Automation Hubs)
    • The Best eReaders for 2020

      Whether you're considering joining the digital book revolution, or just want a new device to replace an older one, here are the best ebook readers on the market today.

      4 years, 6 months By Alex Colon
      The Best eReaders for 2020 (Roundup Ebook Readers)
    • Wink Hub

      An imperfect attempt to manage all of your smart home devices

      4 years, 6 months By Alex Colon
      Wink Hub (Review Wink Connected Home Hub)
    • The Best Gadgets for High-Tech Grilling

      The oldest form of cooking has moved well past the dark ages of kettle grills and charcoal briquettes. Here's all the gear you need to host the ultimate high-tech barbecue this Memorial Day weekend.

      6 years, 8 months By Alex Colon
      The Best Gadgets for High-Tech Grilling (Roundup Digital Home)
    • Amazon Echo

      The Amazon Echo is so much more than a wireless speaker. It's part voice assistant, part home automation hub, and its abilities continue to expand steadily. And it's a blast to use.

      7 years, 6 months By Alex Colon
      Amazon Echo (Review Amazon Echo)
    • Amazon Kindle Voyage Review

      The Amazon Kindle Voyage is one of the nicest best ebook readers available, though most people will still be served just fine by the Kindle Paperwhite.

      7 years, 6 months By Alex Colon
      Amazon Kindle Voyage Review (Review Amazon Kindle Voyage)
    • iDevices Kitchen Thermometer Mini

      The Weber Kitchen Thermometer Mini is a small connected thermometer that allows you to monitor the temperature of any dish you cook from your smartphone.

      7 years, 9 months By Alex Colon
      iDevices Kitchen Thermometer Mini (Review iDevices Kitchen Thermometer Mini)
    • Weber iGrill Mini Review

      The Weber iGrill Mini is a small connected thermometer that allows you to monitor the temperature of any dish you cook from your smartphone.

      7 years, 9 months By Alex Colon
      Weber iGrill Mini Review (Review iDevices iGrill Mini)
    • iDevices Kitchen Thermometer

      The iDevices Kitchen Thermometer uses Bluetooth connectivity to great effect, allowing you to cook just about any dish to temperature without needing to keep an eye on it.

      7 years, 9 months By Alex Colon
      iDevices Kitchen Thermometer (Review iDevices Kitchen Thermometer)
    • Logitech Harmony Hub Review

      The Logitech Harmony Hub is a great device for controlling your home theater and smart home gadgets.

      7 years, 11 months By Alex Colon
      Logitech Harmony Hub Review (Review Logitech Harmony Hub)