School
University of Rhode Island
Expertise
Consumer Tech, Smart Home DIY, Deal Seeking
- Michael has tested hundreds of smart home and AV products, from flagship QLED TVs to budget soundbars, all in the name of finding what's actually worth your hard-earned money.
- He also sold and installed home theater and smart home devices for close to a decade before he started writing about consumer tech.
- If there's a TV or soundbar setting you should disable right out of the box, there's a good chance Mike knows what menu it's hidden in.
Experience
Michael Bizzaco is a seasoned consumer tech writer with over five years of experience contributing to major publications like Digital Trends, How-To Geek, Android Police, and SPY. Specializing in product reviews, buying guides, and streaming device breakdowns, he's built a career simplifying complex specs and demystifying pesky acronyms. Whether he's breaking down the best Dolby Atmos soundbars or dishing out the pros and cons for a new robot vacuum, Michael's writing helps people make confident, informed purchases. He currently covers smart home gear, TVs, headphones, and more, with a sharp eye for what truly adds value — and what doesn't.
Education
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in film media and writing and rhetoric from the University of Rhode Island in 2015.
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Technology
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While the HDMI 2.1 standard is a massive upgrade over its predecessor, there are still many devices that can happily use your TV's HDMI 2.0 port without issues.
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Home Entertainment
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Panasonic and plasma TVs were once synonymous, but as times change, so do the companies behind the trends. This is what happened to Panasonic TVs.
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Security
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These sound bars from Consumer Reports' archives are from reliable brands that most speaker fans will be familiar with.
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Nothing beats jamming out to your favorite tunes on a joy ride, but could your car audio system sound even better? Here are some small tweaks to make it happen.
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Home Entertainment
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Sony soundbars have a long history of boosting home entertainment audio, and that lineup just got even better. Here's what you need to know about the newcomers.
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Accessories
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Amazon's Kindle readers have a new feature that's extremely useful for students and corporate employees, but it's only available on these models.
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Accessories
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If you're planning to plug a power strip into a smart plug to control multiple devices at the same time, you might want to reconsider your decision.
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Home Entertainment
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It's a simple feature, sure. But the PS5's power indicator light effectively (and elegantly) uses colors to give you important console status updates.
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Accessories
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If the price of robot vacuums has kept you away, this affordable Amazon find might change your mind. It mops, self-empties, and costs under $250.
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Home Entertainment
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A solid AV receiver is the heart of any good home entertainment center. Here are some of the best models on the market, according to audiophiles and experts.
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Home Entertainment
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Apart from using the Amazon Fire TV Stick for streaming, you can connect external devices to it. Here are some Bluetooth gadgets that work with your Fire TV.
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Turns out that little circle sitting on your car's dashboard is a sensor that serves a purpose you probably utilize every time you get behind the wheel.
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Home Entertainment
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You don't have to break the bank to add a solid projector to your home entertainment setup. These affordable models deliver the features that experts love.
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Multi-room audio systems aren't just about hearing music in more rooms. They can also make speaker control easier and future upgrades less intimidating.
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Technology
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For increased efficiency and convenience, consider getting rid of your traditional home thermostat and installing this smart replacement instead.
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Accessories
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When it comes to connectivity in game controllers, you have two basic options: Bluetooth and wireless. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
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Home Entertainment
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So, you researched and purchased a brand new smart TV? It's normal to want to get to watching things right away, but there's some stuff to take care of first.
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If you're looking for a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is currently on sale for as low as $290, thanks to a $60 discount.
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That unusual noise you hear when a hybrid car is backing up is actually a federally mandated feature aimed at improving safe operation of these quiet vehicles.
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Technology
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Who hasn't been sitting on their couch, enjoying their favorite movie or TV show only for the remote to stop working, but a simple smack gets it working again?
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Some soundbar USB ports are more useful than they seem, while others are much more limited than people expect when they first spot them in back.
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When it comes to home security cameras, this highly-rated system on Amazon is less than half the price of the latest Google Nest security camera.
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Technology
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While most people connect the Amazon Fire TV Stick to just their TVs, the versatile streaming device can plug into a variety of other devices. Here are some!
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Technology
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Your Ethernet ports provide you with access to fast Internet with a stable connection, and that's an essential connection for these five devices.
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Mobile
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If calls and media sound muffled, your phone's speakers might be dirty. Here is a safe, step-by-step cleaning routine that uses basic supplies.
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Sometimes when buying headphones you get what you pay for, but nobody wants to pay a premium price for a pair of cans that aren't going to be worth the cost,
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