Articles by Mark Hachman
Vilo’s $20-per-node mesh network: A hands-on report
Vilo's $20-per-node mesh router promises to upend traditional mesh router pricing. Does it deliver, performance-wise? Yeah, pretty much.
Vilo aims to disrupt the router market with a $20-per-node mesh network system
Vilo's new mesh router system costs just $20 per node, replacing premium Wi-Fi technologies with something a little older but a whole lot less expensive.
Microsoft, partners launch ‘Designed for Xbox’ 4K displays
If you're looking for a TV or Xbox specifically optimized for Xbox gaming, Microsoft and its partners Phillips, Acer, and Asus have three "Designed for Xbox" 4K displays for you to buy.
Microsoft’s Xbox cloud charge continues with smart TVs, Xbox streaming hardware
Microsoft is continuing its push into Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming by announcing new low-cost Xbox streaming consoles and plans to push Xbox cloud gaming into smart TVs alongside Netflix.
An Amazon Alexa app is headed for the Xbox
Microsoft and Amazon have posted a "Coming Soon" sign for an official Amazon Alexa app for your Xbox.
Ouch! Xbox Series X expansion SSDs will cost $220, Seagate says
Seagate will charge $220 for an external Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and Series S, a necessary add-on if your Series X-optimized games exceed the capacity of the console's internal SSD.
Amazon rockets into cloud gaming with Amazon Luna
Amazon launches its Luna cloud gaming service in early access for $5.99 per month and $49.99 for a dedicated Luna Controller that Amazon says will connect directly to its cloud servers.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series S (code name Lockhart): What we know, what we expect
Microsoft announces a second, cheaper console to complement its Xbox Series X: the Xbox Series S. Here's what we know about it so far.
Microsoft confirms $299 Xbox Series S as leaks reveal Series X price, too
Leaks claim the new Microsoft Xbox Series X and new Xbox Series S will launch on Nov. 10, for the same retail prices as the current consoles. Microsoft itself confirmed the Series S price.
Microsoft is discontinuing the Xbox One X
Microsoft is halting production of the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S Digital Edition in anticipation of the Xbox Series X launch this holiday.
Microsoft Xbox Series X to apply 4K, HDR, and faster frame rates to older games
Microsoft said Thursday that its upcoming Xbox Series X console will automatically apply some visual improvements to Xbox 360 and even original Xbox games. Others, such as frame-rate doubling, will require developer assistance.
Report: Sony PlayStation 5 could be sold in limited quantities early on
Bloomberg reports that the upcoming Sony PlayStation 5 could be sold in limited quantities, due to its price and economic concerns with the coronavirus. Microsoft slashes Xbox One X bundle prices to $299 (down $100)
Microsoft is readying for the launch of the Xbox Series X this holiday season by discounting the current Xbox One X by $100.
HBO is making some of its iconic shows free to watch for everyone stuck at home
Series like The Wire, Veep, Ballers and Barry will join additional movies and documentaries from HBO and Warner Bros., all available for free using HBO GO and the HBO Web site.
How hackable is your smart device? The UL IoT Security Rating and UL Verified Mark will tell you
The UL Verified Mark will indicate the level of IoT device security based on a series of standards, and using a five-tier rating scale. GE is the first company to achieve UL certification.
Royole, that foldable phone maker, now has an OLED-wrapped Alexa smart speaker
Royole's Mirage takes an 8-inch OLED and wraps it around the most expensive Alexa smart speaker you'll ever buy.
Comcast xFinity xFi Advanced Security will protect all your connected devices for $5.99/mo
Comcast taps CujoAI's IoT cloud protection service to protect any and all connected devices in your home via the new Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, using its Xfinity xFi gateways.
Skype is coming to Alexa devices, bringing another Microsoft service to Amazon’s hardware
At one time, Skype seemed to be the one thing Microsoft was holding back in reserve from its Cortana-Alexa partnership. That no longer seems to be the case.