Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the smart 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.
Sonos Beam review: Features galore, but best suited to smaller home theaters
Alexa and AirPlay 2 support are just two of the features the Sonos Beam delivers, just don’t expect it to fill a big room.
Roku will ship its first wireless speaker in October and surprise! It’s not a soundbar
Designed specifically for Roku TVs, the Bluetooth speakers will be bundled with Roku's voice remote and an all-new tabletop voice remote.
Ring Alarm review: A great DIY home security system with the potential to become even better
It’s strictly for home security today, but every bit of the infrastructure needed to build this into a robust smart home system is already in place.
Vivint Smart Home bundles two Google Minis with its starter kits, nudging users toward voice control
Amazon’s Echo had a long head start with Vivint, but this is the first time the service provider has included smart speakers in its packages by default.
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review: This mesh router doubles as a smart home hub
There's dedicated wireless backhaul along with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth radios inside, but Z-Wave gets no love.
Ring Alarm home security system now available for presale and will ship on July 4
The long-delayed DIY home security system costs $199, with optional professional monitoring for $10 per month.
Great Father’s Day gifts for tech-loving dads
Skip the slippers and the tie—give dad the gift of technology this year.
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker review: This compact soundbar accentuates voices
Say what? The ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker's hearing-aid technology makes voices easier to hear.
Smaller and cheaper than Sonos’ previous TV-oriented speakers, the Beam looks like it will be a winner.
Naim Audio Uniti Atom review: This is a magnificent music streamer
Exquisite design plus impeccable craftsmanship on the Naim Audio Unit Atom equal sonic bliss.
X-Fi Sonic Carrier review: Home theater of the absurd
Creative Technology's X-Fi Sonic Carrier is without reservation the finest soundbar on the market. But for the money, is it better than conventional surround sound?
Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks
The new certification program will ensure that wireless mesh network routers, gateways, and access points from different manufacturers will all work together.
6 great gifts for tech-loving moms
Flowers? Candy? Boring! Surprise mom with one of these awesome tech-centric gifts this year.
PillDrill review: A high-tech medication-tracking system
This is a great tool for medication compliance, and it can help you care for your elderly parents, too.
Liberate your Amazon Echo 2 from the constraints of a power cord
The Sky battery base from Ninety7 can free your smart speaker from an AC outlet for up to 8 hours.