Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the smart 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.
Anker Nebula Capsule II R2-D2 Limited Edition review: The Force is strong with this one
This tiny projector packs a big punch, just like its droid namesake. But only hardcore fans will tolerate the upsell.
Eve Aqua review: The perfect watering timer for the HomeKit set
Support for HomeKit and Thread render this water valve smarter than most, but Android users are left high and dry.
Apple sold more smart speakers in Q1 than Google did, but its lead might be short lived
Market-research firm Omdia says smart displays accounted for 38 percent of worldwide smart speaker sales in the first quarter of 2021, and Apple doesn’t have one.
U by Moen smart faucet review: This kitchen tool is both smart and practical
Voice control delivers the wow, but you’ll use gesture control far more often.
Wyze Home Monitoring review: A tremendous value for the price, if you can live with its limitations
Focused primarily on home security, this wireless system also supports smart lighting.
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) review: Alexa's got her eye on you
The rotating screen on Amazon’s latest smart display is the big attraction, but there’s plenty more to like about this excellent smart home hub.
Reolink Go PT review: This home security camera can operate almost anywhere
You don’t need to worry about Wi-Fi range, because it connects via 4G LTE, and a solar panel keeps its battery charged.
Amazon’s Blink offers new storage options for its home security camera line
Customers can choose between two cloud-storage subscription plans or a $35 local storage option.
Astell&Kern offers a USB-C DAC for mobile high-res audio
The tiny USB-C Dual DAC Cable can be used with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices equipped with a USB-C port.
Roon 1.8 review: An unparalleled service for critical listening and music exploration
The barrier to entry can be steep, but the reward is oh so worth the investment.
Enbrighten Outdoor WiFi Smart Yard Stake review: Six outdoor smart plugs in one
This six-outlet outdoor smart plug connects your landscape lighting, holiday lights, and more to your home Wi-Fi network.
Senic Friends of Hue Outdoor Smart Switch review: A versatile problem solver
This brilliantly simple smart lighting solution can do a lot more when deployed with Apple’s HomeKit.
Wired or wireless, this audio system can accommodate nearly any source: high-res streaming services, a local server, a TV, Bluetooth, even an old-school turntable.
How to buy the right-sized TV (the only problem is that it might not exist)
Quality over size is our usual mantra, but vendors don't generally offer their best technology in TVs smaller than 55-inch class.
Best of CES 2021: The smart home and home entertainment products that captured our attention
Attending a virtual tradeshow is a suboptimal experience, but these new offerings still made an impression.
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