Martyn WilliamsSenior Correspondent, TechHive
Martyn Williams covers technology news in text and video for PC World, Macworld and TechHive and is based in San Francisco. He previously worked for IDG News Service as a correspondent in San Francisco and Tokyo and has reported on technology news from across Asia and Europe.
Best video doorbell: Nest vs. Ring vs. August and all the rest
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
Blue by ADT: ADT’s first DIY home security effort is off to a good start
We’ve spent some quality time with ADT’s DIY video doorbell and its indoor and outdoor security cameras and found a lot to like. Will the rest of the system be as good?
The third component in ADT’s DIY home security system delivers good value for the money.
You can use it as a stand-alone security for your front door or integrate it into a larger DIY system, with optional professional monitoring.
What is Next Gen TV and when will it launch?
Next-generation TV is coming soon.
ADT Blue Indoor Camera review: Watches for intruders, listens for alarms
The Blue Indoor Camera is a DIY home-security cam from ADT that will alert you should it hear a CO2 or smoke alarm going off.
Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell review: This camera’s wide field of view can survey all your porch
You can mount Toucan's battery-powered video doorbell just about anywhere.
Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell review: That second camera is for keeping an eye on parcels
This is a good video doorbell, but you’ll need a subscription to get the most value from it.
RCA Ultra-Thin Multi-Directional Amplified Indoor Antenna review: Good performance for the price
This inexpensive TV antenna does a good job pulling in strong signals, but you might be happier paying a little more for higher performance.
Best TV antennas for cord cutters 2020: Tested for real-world signal strength
Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for best indoor and outdoor TV antennas.
We like the design and the signal amplifier at the antenna end of the cable, but this is not a top performer.
Mohu Curve 50 TV antenna review: Pretty, but not powerful
This interesting-looking antenna is good for the ‘burbs, but it’s not the best at pulling in broadcast channels.
GE Ultra Pro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna review: Cool LEDs, crappy performance
The LEDs are intended to help you find the ultimate antenna placement. And you’ll need ‘em.
Watch people and packages with the Maximus dual-camera doorbell
Your average video doorbell will keep an eye on anyone on your porch, but the Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell will also let you see the packages left on your doorstep.
How to enable HDR in your Ring security camera
Ring is adding an HDR (high dynamic range) feature to its cameras, but it doesn't come switched on by default.
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