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 Times, WIRED, PCMag, Vice, Billboard, Newsweek, 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. He can be reached at tyler@liisten.com.
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.
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?
Google Pixel 8 Review: Reality Optional
A best-in-class Android phone that’s all about the camera and AI tricks.
VW ID.4 2023 Review: An EV for People Hesitant About the Future
Besides its all-electric power, the ID.4 has a lot more in common with the past than the future.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Review: Titanium and USB-C Steal the Show
The iPhone 15 Pro might not have gotten the flashiest updates, but its improvements make it the nicest iPhone Pro, possibly ever.
Kobo Libra 2 Review: A Top-Notch Reading Device
The Kobo Libra 2 is easy to read ebooks on and connects directly to U.S. libraries.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Review: The Second Ultra Makes Ripples Not Waves
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is big, rugged, and will be great for new owners. It’s just not worth upgrading from last year’s Ultra.
Ember Tumbler Review: A Perfectly Smart Coffee Cup
The Ember Tumbler maintains a hot temperature for up to 3 hours so your coffee is ready when you are
Sonos Move 2 Review: A Speaker for Anywhere, but a Homebody at Heart
Sonos Move 2 uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, has a versatile sound, and gets crazy-long battery life.
Lucyd Lyte Review: ChatGPT Can’t Answer Why It’s Part of Sunglasses
The Lucyd Lyte audio glasses aren't worth the trouble to listen with your ears unplugged.
Apple Music Discovery Station Review: New Music Right Under Your Nose
Apple Music has a new way to find new music without repeating songs.
Dell XPS 13 Plus (9320) Review: A Travel-Friendly Windows Laptop
The Dell XPS 13 Plus (9320) is an attractive, lightweight laptop, but it does have some quirks.
Why I'm Picking the iPhone 15 Pro Over the 15 Pro Max
Deciding between the iPhone 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max. Which is right for you?
My Expectations for the iPhone 15 Pro After a Year With the iPhone 14 Pro
How did the iPhone 14 Pro perform over 12 months? And what does that means for the next iPhone coming soon?
Nomad Base One Max 3-in-1 Review: A High-End MagSafe Charger
The new Nomad Base One Max adds a third charging spot for AirPods, in addition to Apple Watch and iPhone.
Alpaka Go Sling Review: The Perfect Bag for iPad Enthusiasts
The Alpaka Go Sling is an ideal bag for people interested in leaving the laptop at home in favor of working on their iPad instead.
Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Sporty and Durable
The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds aim to be tough and durable for lots of fitness activity.
Jabra Elite 10 Review: A Contender For Best Premium Earbuds
The Jabra Elite 10 earbuds feature extreme comfort, elevated sound quality, and solid ANC performance, all for a reasonable $249 price.
Velotric Go 1 Ebike Review: Haul Cargo or People
The Go 1 is a versatile ebike, capable of carrying cargo or people, priced to be a good value.
OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Review: A Refined and Fully Assembled Mechanical Keyboard
In partnership with Keychron, the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro brings unique switches and keycaps to a premium aluminum frame.