Ian PaulContributor, PCWorld
Ian is an independent writer based in Israel who has never met a tech subject he didn't like. He primarily covers Windows, PC and gaming hardware, video and music streaming services, social networks, and browsers. When he's not covering the news he's working on how-to tips for PC users, or tuning his eGPU setup.
Newegg's dropped $20 off the third-generation Nest thermostat
The Nest thermostat is available for $230 at Newegg until Monday.
Vudu's smartphone app can turn your old DVDs into HD digital copies
Now you can pay a nominal per-title fee to get digital copies of your DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Netflix debuts on Firefox for Linux, but not everyone's happy about it
You can now watch Netflix videos on Firefox for Linux, but not everyone is happy about it as the battle over DRM in HTML rages on.
Alexa gets Prime Now integration
Need those AA batteries in a hurry, but can't leave the house? Alexa's Prime Now rapid delivery service can help.
Netflix is dropping star ratings for a simple thumbs up or down
Siskel and Ebert would be proud. Netflix is adopting a simple like/dislike format for user ratings and dumping the stars.
Netflix wants to be awesome on phones, with HDR support and mobile-specific video cuts
Netflix will bring HDR content to phones, and it's looking at creating phone-specific cuts of its videos.
Pandora's new Premium streaming service leans on personal playlists to compete with Spotify
For $10 a month, Pandora Premium users get access to Pandora's popular radio services and a new on-demand catalog.
Plex Cloud is now open to all paid users
Anyone with a Plex Pass subscription can now get at their media libraries from Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive (personal) with Plex Cloud.
Nest adds two-step authentication to make your smart home more secure
Nest's new two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your smart home.
Amazon Echo adds Office 365 calendar integration
Now you can add a new calendar appointment for work without getting off the couch to grab your phone.
Vizio's entry-level 4K TVs finally make HDR affordable
Vizio's new E-series TV has the latest in television tech at very reasonable prices.
The Nintendo Switch launched today, and nobody's sure if that's good or bad
Opinions of the Nintendo Switch are torn between the console's strength and weaknesses.
Netgear's R6300v2 dual-band 802.11ac router is down to $70 today
It's a pretty solid Wi-Fi router with gigabit ethernet, beamforming, USB peripheral support, and remote access for well under $100.
Facebook's video app rolls out on Apple TV
Facebook videos from your news feed and profile are now available in an endless stream on Apple TV.
Google snafu signs users out of accounts, wreaks havoc on OnHub and Wifi routers
If you were signed out of your Google device on Thursday it wasn't hackers—just a Google hiccup.