Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the connected-home and home-entertainment markets. He built his own smart home in 2007, which he uses as a real-world test lab when reviewing new products. Michael also reviews routers and networking products for TechHive and PCWorld.
Wi-Fi Alliance introduces a certification program for new smart home construction
Wi-Fi Certified homes will feature integrated wireless networks designed with the same level of detail as the home’s electrical and plumbing systems.
Logitech’s new Circle 2 home security cameras can be used indoors or out
Buyers will need to choose between wired and wire-free models, along with a host of accessories.
Wink Bright aims to make smart lighting easier for consumers to adopt
The Wink Bright consists of a Wink Hub 2 and two pre-paired Sylvania dimmable LED smart bulbs.
Nest Cam IQ marks a clean break from the Dropcam platform Nest acquired in 2014
The new indoor security camera boasts a 4K image sensor, HDR imaging, and the ability to recognize and remember faces.
DirecTV Now is now available on most Roku streaming devices
Compatibility goes back as far as the Roku 2.
Meridian Audio Explorer2 USB DAC review: An inexpensive path to high-resolution audio
Decoding MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) tracks is this DAC’s raison d’être, but it can do more than that.
Cinder Precision Grill review: It’s just like a sous-vide cooker, but with less water and more mess
This expensive high-tech griddle cooks your food to a precise temperature and sears it, too, but it weighs a ton and is difficult to clean.
Meet Hive, an all-new DIY smart home subscription service from the U.K.
The Brits want a piece of the U.S. smart home market, and they’re investing nearly $650 million to get it.
Blue Microphones Satellite wireless headphones review: Active noise cancellation you can celebrate
These cans don’t offer every state-of-the-art feature, but they’re supremely comfortable and they sound delightful.
Lowe’s now offers inexpensive professional monitoring with its Iris smart home service
Subscribers can now get police or fire dispatched in response to break-ins or emergencies.
Grillbot grill-cleaning robot review: The best thing to happen to barbecues since fire
Technology relieves mankind of yet another unpleasant task.
Securifi Almond 3 Smart Home Wi-Fi System review: An okay router bolted to a strong smart home hub
There are better mesh Wi-Fi routers out there, but none with a strong smart home hub built in.
Sanus Swiveling TV Base for Playbase review: The perfect playmate for your Playbase
We all aspire to hang our TVs on the wall, but most of us will never get ours off the furniture.
Sonos Playbase review: Oddly enough, it sounds better playing music than movie soundtracks
The Playbase fits conveniently under your TV, but it’s not the best home theater speaker we’ve heard.
New Google Home partnerships expand the smart speaker’s footprint in the smart home
Vivint, Wink, and 11 other other brands add ‘OK Google’ to their vocabularies.