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.
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.
Notion’s home-monitoring system can now send a plumber at the first signs of a water leak
A partnership with HomeAdvisor matches homeowners in need with a local prescreened plumber to perform repairs.
Crowd-funded Abode Systems mostly sold to an Italian home-automation group
Nice S.p.A buys a majority stake in the smart home security startup, but Abode System's founders retain a 25-percent ownership position.
Q Acoustics Concept 20 loudspeaker review: These gorgeous bookshelf speakers sound positively divine
A box-within-a-box design contributes to a delightfully impressively sonic signature.
Netgear Orbi Outdoor Satellite review: Great range, but only so-so speed
This node will extend your Orbi mesh network far into your yard—for a price.
Airviz Speck indoor air-quality monitor review: It’s great, as far as it goes
This handy device measures levels of particulate matter in your home’s air, and that’s pretty much it.
Maximus Camera Floodlight review: Brand X is trying harder
It's cheaper than the Ring Floodight Cam and offers some benefits that camera doesn't.
Apple HomePod review: For ardent Apple fans only
You’ll need a mobile Apple device of recent vintage just to set up this smart speaker, which is tightly tied to Apple services.