Ben PattersonSenior Writer, TechHive
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
Beginners and bargain hunters will warm to this reasonably priced smart filament bulb, but its lack of sleep/wake modes and IFTTT support will annoy savvier users.
Netflix won’t be ‘turning the screws’ on password sharers—at least not yet
Looks like Netflix will, for now anyway, take a gingerly approach to ensuring that its viewers are also paying subscribers.
The new Siri remote can be added to the first-gen Apple TV 4K as well as the Apple TV HD, but Apple's prices remain stubbornly high.
House of Marley Get Together Duo Bluetooth speakers review: Stereo or mono, your choice
You can use these handsome Bluetooth speakers as a stereo pair, or grab the rechargeable right-hand speaker for some on-the-go tunes.
Apple TV is broken. Here are 4 easy ways to fix it
Apple’s set-top box is treading water when it should be thriving. Here’s how we’d get it back on track.
Amazon's smaller new Echo Buds offer better noise cancellation, wireless charging
Set to arrive next month, the new Echo Buds add wireless charging, a smaller design, and twice the noise cancellation of the original Alexa-enabled earbuds.
Your Roomba is filthier than you think. Here's how to get it completely clean
Think you’ve been taking good care of your Roomba? Think again. Here’s how to do it right.
Wyze just unveiled its new $30 Bluetooth Floor Lamp, and we gave it a quick test drive
The Wyze Floor Lamp can automatically adjust its brightness according to your daily habits, but it can’t connect to Wi-Fi.
Google is killing the Play Movies & TV app for Roku and select smart TVs
Say goodbye to Google Play Movies & TV on Roku players and LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs, but there is an alternative.
Roku unleashes a new soundbar, streaming player, and remote control; expands AirPlay 2 support
The Streambar Pro will boast a virtual surround sound mode, while Roku’s OS update will bring AirPlay 2 to its HD streaming players.
Logitech Harmony universal remotes are being discontinued
Logitech promises to continue supporting its Harmony service for “as long as customers are using it.”
An Apple TV crossed with a HomePod? Maybe, but it wouldn't be cheap
A smart display that combines an iPad with a HomePod might also be in the “early stages,” according to a report.
How to hide songs on Spotify, including Taylor Swift’s old 'Fearless' albums
Want to help Taylor regain control of her old albums? Here’s the trick.
Spotify now has its own hands-free voice assistant
You can now say “Hey Spotify” to start playing your favorite tunes, pause your music, add favorites, and more.
Ring unveils the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, with radar-powered bird’s-eye view
Ring’s radar feature is coming to its new wired floodlight cam, while the new Video Doorbell 4 gets a color pre-roll mode.