Articles by Michael Brown
Best Ultra HD Blu-ray players
An Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings you one step closer to bringing the movie theater experience into the home. Our top pick has all the features most people will need, and it's also the least expensive.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: The first new high-end Echo that isn’t the best Echo
The Echo Show 15's large display is appealing, but it would be even better if it had a higher-res LCD panel and camera.
Grab a pair of AKG Y500 wireless headphones for 67% off
These were our favorite on-ear cans for a very long time.
Best of CES 2022: The smart home and home entertainment products that captivated us
We covered the show from afar out of an abundance of caution, but that didn’t prevent us from seeing the most intriguing and exciting new product announcements.
Ring adds a glass-break sensor to its Ring Alarm home security system
Raise your hand if you thought Ring already offered a glass-break sensor—we certainly did.
Samsung’s evolving SmartThings platform appears to eschew Z-Wave
As the SmartThings Hub moves from a discrete device to software integrated in Samsung appliances, the company has so far refused to confirm that it will continue to support Z-Wave.
Abode expands its smart home footprint with a video doorbell and a color smart bulb
One of our favorite smart home system builders is adding some enticing new products to its collection.
Roborock shows off a pair of impressive floor cleaners at CES 2022
Debuting this week at CES, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra mops, vacuums, and cleans itself up, while the Roborock Dyad is a powerful wet/dry stick vac.
Labrador’s Retriever personal robot can make life easier for people with mobility issues or chronic pain
This robot won’t clean your floors, but it will deliver a snack from the fridge, tote your laundry basket, and perform other chores.
Kohler teams with Phyn to offer home water leak protection
Kohler’s H2Wise Powered by Phyn products monitor an entire home’s water consumption.
Eve Systems’ CES focus is on HomeKit, Matter, and Thread
The German manufacturer is showing a home security camera and smart window shades developed with Coulisse.
Cree Connected Max Retrofit Downlight review: An elegant, smart upgrade for ceiling cans
These full-color downlights are smarter and better-looking than the generic cans you have now.
Eufy Security’s Floodlight Cam 2 Pro gets a $101 Black Friday discount
You can snap up this home security camera/floodlight mashup for just $198.99 once you apply the $11 coupon.
Best Black Friday security camera deals 2021: Sales on Arlo, Nest, Ring, and more
Now's the time to pick up a new camera so you can keep an eye on the homestead.
Best Black Friday video doorbell deals 2021: Bargains on Ring, Nest, Arlo, and more
Foil porch pirates and welcome visitors with a new video doorbell, and prices are never cheaper than on Black Friday.
Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Black Friday came early this year, and we’ve found all the best deals so you don’t need to search.
Black Friday smart home deals 2021: Big savings on Nest, Ring, Philips Hue and more
We've scoured retailer listings to find the best Black Friday smart home deals. Here's what to expect in every category, from smart speakers to smart lighting and everything in between.