There’s something about lawn mowers and hackers. A desire to make them into smart, independent robots. Probably in preparation for the day when Skynet becomes self-aware or the Borg collective comes ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Editor’s Note—September 26 2025: We’ve updated this article after confirming our recommendations are still in stock and priced competitively. We also added a new review for the gas-powered Toro ...