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.
C by GE unveils the first hubless smart switches that don’t require neutral wires
GE’s smart lighting brand also announced a wireless motion sensor, plus new wireless dimmers and remotes.
KinderLabs Robotics Kibo robot kit can help teach younger kids to code, no screens required
Kids can program the robot by arranging a series of wooden programming blocks, all without ever touching an iPad.
Denon DHT-S716H soundbar review: This pricey 3.0-channel soundbar packs an impressive punch
While it lacks Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, this Denon soundbar boasts rich, detailed, and surprisingly deep sound given its lack of a subwoofer.
Feature-packed though it may be, this pricey 7.1.2 soundbar doesn’t sound as sweet as its competitors.
Dolby Atmos Music tracks arrive on Tidal for HiFi subscribers
Jay-Z’s high-res streaming music service follows in the footsteps of Amazon Music HD with support for Dolby’s object-based 3D music format.
Amazon unwraps a battery-powered Echo smart speaker, but only for India
Slated to arrive later this month, the Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker boasts enough battery power for up to 10 hours of music playback.
Wyze adds a smart lock and a keypad to its affordable smart home lineup
On sale now, the Wyze Lock and its bundled wireless gateway are priced at a budget-friendly $90.
Samsung HW-Q90R soundbar review: Punchy 7.1.4 audio plus Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, if you can afford it
The HW-Q90R delivers exciting, immersive sound, but we expected more features given the sky-high price tag.
Walmart's exclusive Cyber Monday deal also includes a $10 Vudu credit.
Cyber Monday deal: Snag a rare $50 discount on the Sonos One smart speaker
Sonos is also offering great deals on its Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and Sub speakers.
Which Echo should I get? A buyer’s guide for Amazon’s dizzying array of Echo devices
Get help picking the right Amazon Echo device, from Echo and Echo Dot speakers to the Echo Show smart display and the new Echo Flex.
Put an Amazon Echo Show 5 on your bedside table for $50 on Black Friday
Amazon's smallest smart display is also one of its best, and it's getting a $40 discount for Black Friday.
3rd-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat gets a $70 Black Friday discount
Now’s the perfect time to jump on the Nest thermostat bandwagon.
The easy-to-install August Smart Lock Pro + Connect is $130 off for Black Friday
Our favorite retrofit smart lock comes with a Wi-Fi bridge included, and it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
You can buy the Google Nest Hub for 50% off on Black Friday, provided you get two
Sam’s Club is offering a two-for-one Black Friday deal for Google’s 7-inch smart display.