Articles by Ben Patterson
Vizio M-Series Elevate review: Rotating drivers redux
Vizio's second soundbar with rotating drivers adds LED accents and a unibody design, but drops Wi-Fi. It's also cheaper than the first Elevate, but not by much.
The troubled LIFX smart light brand has a new home
LIFX's future looked dim after its former parent went into receivership earlier this year, but now the brand has a new owner: Feit Electronics.
Keep strangers from accessing your AirPlay 2 speakers and TVs
You may unwittingly be allowing total strangers to see and even cast to your AirPlay 2-enabled speakers, TVs, and streaming players. Here's how to stop them.
Edifier NeoBuds S ANC earbuds review: Ahead of the curve
The true wireless NeoBuds S’s biggest selling point is Qualcomm’s latest streaming technology. Unfortunately, most users can’t buy a phone that uses it.
Spotify rolls out separate Play and Shuffle buttons
Spotify Premium users will soon get a more prominent choice between Play and Shuffle when teeing up albums and playlists.
Apple TV: How to close apps and switch between apps
Want to force quit a buggy Apple TV app, or quickly change from one app to the other? Here's the trick.
Google’s 2021 Nest Cams finally work with Chromecast
One of the biggest complaints about Google's 2021 Nest Cams--their inability to stream live feeds to Chromecast with Google TV--has finally been fixed.
NFL+ kicks off with live NFL games on mobile devices
The NFL's new streaming service lets you watch local regular- and postseason matchups starting at $4.99 a month, but only on your phone or tablet.
Netflix with ads: What we know so far
A cheaper Netflix ad-supported tier is coming soon, but it might not include everything that ad-free subscribers get.
Change your Disney+ parental controls to prep for ‘Deadpool’
R-rated movies 'Deadpool,' 'Deadpool 2,' and 'Logan' are coming to Disney+. Here's how to change your parental control settings to protect your tykes.
Alexa will soon play nice with Skullcandy’s voice assistant
Alexa already works alongside "Hey Sonos" and "Hey Disney," and it's about to get cozy with Skullcandy's Skull-IQ voice assistant, too.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown expands to more countries
Seeking to rein in password sharers, Netflix is rolling out an "add a home" feature to five Latin American countries.
Vizio’s 240Hz M-series gaming TV goes on sale this month
Get ready for ultra-smooth PC gaming with Vizio's 50-inch M-series Quantum X TV, which can deliver 240Hz refresh rates at 1080p resolution.
ESPN+ will hike its monthly price to $9.99, a $3 monthly increase
ESPN+ just raised its prices last year, and now it's doing it again.
LG S95QR soundbar review: Top-notch Dolby Atmos sound
With its five up-firing height drivers, the LG S95QR can't be beat in terms of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performance.
Great Prime Day Deals on Echo, Echo Dot
We've spotted the best Prime Day Alexa deals, from the Echo Dot and Echo Show to Echo Buds and Echo Frames.
Prime Day soundbar deals: Bose, LG, Sony, Vizio…
Upgrade your home theater on Amazon Prime Day with these soundbar deals from Bose, Samsung, LG, Sonos, Sony, Polk Audio, Denon, and more.
Prime Day Nest deals: Thermostats, cameras, more
There are plenty of great Google Nest deals to be had on Amazon Prime Day, from Nest thermostats and security cameras to smart speakers and displays.