Michael SimonStaff Writer, TechHive
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
Anki’s adorable Vector smart robot has a rare 30% cut at Amazon today
Amazon is selling Anki's Vector smart robot for $175 today, 30 percent its list price and the lowest price we've ever seen.
I just bought another of these Belkin 10-outlet surge protectors for $20 and you should too
Belkin's awesome heavy-duty 10-outlet surge protector is just $20 at Amazon today.
Google Home Hub hands on: Is there an Echo in here?
The Google Home Hub isn't just a competitor to the Amazon Echo, it's also one of best smart speakers I've ever seen.
Facebook's Portal camera is an Echo Show rival focused on video calls, but will anyone trust it?
Facebook is taking preorders for a new Portal camera designed for video calls. But will anyone buy it?
Garmin Speak Plus Review: Alexa and a dash cam make a mighty fine co-pilot
The Garmin Speak Plus has a tiny screen and a long cord, but it brings a few tricks you won't get with your smartphone.
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablet sacrifices battery life for always-on Alexa
Amazon has unveiled its newest Fire HD 8 tablets, which are pretty much the same as the old ones with less battery life.
This massive Philips Hue sale at Amazon gets you 20% off nearly everything
Amazon is running a huge sale on Philips Hue lights and bulbs, with many down to their lowest price ever.
The adorable and portable Anker Power Cube is on sale for just $20 today
Amazon is selling the Anker Power Cube for $19.54, matching its all-time low.
Lenovo Smart Display review: The best home for Google Assistant so far
Lenovo brings Google Assistant to life with the Smart Display, an elegant speaker with an 8- or 10-inch screen and a personality all its own.
Stock up on Philips Hue Color Ambiance bulbs and floodlights with 20% off at Amazon
You can get the Hue color bulb and floodlight for $40 today at Amazon.
Why a supersized Apple TV/Music/News subscription streaming bundle just might work
The latest rumor about Apple's upcoming streaming video service suggests it may bundle music and news into one giant package. Here's how that might work.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s newest release shows how Apple Music has tipped the streaming scale
Beyoncé and Jay-Z unveiled a new album last Saturday that was exclusive to Tidal. Here’s why less than 48 hours later, you could listen to it everywhere.
4 reasons why YouTube Premium will beat Apple Music (and 4 reasons why it won't)
At long last, Google is launching its new YouTube Premium service, which combines music and video under one roof. But is it a worthy competitor to Apple Music?
How Assistant could help Google take over your living room
JBL's Link Bar isn't just another Android TV device. It's a Trojan horse designed to help Google get a leg up on Roku, Amazon, and Apple in the living room.
JBL’s Link Bar might be the Google Assistant/Android TV soundbar of my dreams
Google and JBL are partnering on a new smart sounder with always-on Google Assistant support and Android TV.