Articles by Ben Patterson
Netflix with ads on Apple TV is finally working
Apple TV users can now stream using Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported plan following an update of the Netflix tvOS app.
T-Mobile and Amazon team up for hands-free Alexa calls
T-Mobile just became the latest carrier to offer hands-free calling through Alexa, joining AT&T and Verizon.
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro sound like a dream, and they’re 25% off
You only have a few days left to save a cool $50 on the Pixel Buds Pro, a terrific pair of ANC earbuds for Android users.
Eve’s first out-of-the-box Matter devices are now available
The Matter-ready Eve Energy smart plug is now on sale, while the Matter-enabled Eve Motion and Eve Door and Window sensors will arrive next month.
Philips Hue reportedly delays its Matter update
The smart lighting brand said it wants to take "a little more time" before releasing its Matter update, which was originally due in the first quarter of 2023.
Blueair’s latest air purifiers promise to scrub the air more quickly
The new Blue Pure Max purifiers are faster and quieter than their predecessors, Blueair says.
Is Blockbuster coming back? Here’s what the website says
A teasing message on the official Blockbuster website hints that something's afoot with the legendary video rental brand. But what?
Trouble cancelling a streaming subscription? The FTC is on it
The FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel rule would make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions, including those for cable and streaming services.
LG’s 2023 soundbars just shipped; here’s what they cost
Unveiled at CES this year, the LG SC9 and LG SE6 will both sync their audio with the speakers on select LG TVs.
Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is no longer free
If you want to stream Apple's exclusive Friday night baseball coverage, you'll need to pony up for an AppleTV+ subscription.
Nanoleaf’s first Matter-compatible bulbs available for pre-order
Nanoleaf's Matter-ready A19 bulb and light strip will ship in April, but you can place an order now.
Wyze’s Lock Bolt can now be unlocked from anywhere
Wyze’s smart deadbolt just gained the ability to use the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro as a Wi-Fi bridge, meaning you can now unlock your door remotely.
FuboTV drops the TV, rebrands as Fubo
Looking to refresh its image, sports streamer FuboTV now goes by Fubo, and it's debuting a new ad campaign produced by Ryan Reynolds.
A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.
WiZ Mobile Portable Light review: A smart on-the-go mood lamp
This portable lamp from Signify's WiZ brand doubles as a motion detector when grouped with other WiZ lights.
Belkin’s Matter pause doesn’t matter much, at least not yet
Belkin's "step back" from the nascent Matter standard only matters if other smart home manufacturers hit the brakes, too.
YouTube TV hikes prices in advance of NFL Sunday Ticket
Get ready to pay more for YouTube TV, which will soon be the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket.
Roku 4 streaming player won’t get any more feature updates
Roku's first 4K-enabled streaming device will still get critical patches, but no more OS or channel updates, Roku says.