Ben PattersonSenior Writer, TechHive
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
Ring app adds support for iOS’s Critical Alerts feature
You can now get emergency Ring Alarm notifications on your iPhone or iPad even if you have Do Not Disturb mode enabled.
The best online film festivals and virtual art house movie screenings
SXSW, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Film Forum, and more are turning to virtual screenings in the wake of COVID-19.
The new keypad for arming and disarming the system is smaller and sleeker, despite having more features, and the Z-Wave smart home hub remains.
Movies Anywhere’s Screen Pass program lets you lend movie purchases to your friends
The still-in-beta Screen Pass feature lets you share selected movies in your Movies Anywhere digital locker for up to 72 hours.
The best 30-day streaming TV trials for stay-at-home binge watching
Netflix, Amazon Prime, CBS All Access, and more will let you stream their TV shows and movies free for a month.
The new $35 Blink Mini indoor camera is Blink’s least expensive cam yet
Coming later this month, the diminutive Blink Mini is set to compete with such budget security cams as the $20 Wyze Cam v2.
The Ring Doorbox is revealed, but what is it for?
The leaked Ring Doorbox looks like it may be for securing a key, but would the key unlock a door, a package box, or something else?
Sony’s new mid-range Bluetooth headphones let you install either Alexa or Google Assistant
The $200 WH-CH710N headset boasts active noise cancellation; Sony also announced the $130 WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds.
Spotify Kids beta app finally arrives in U.S., Canada, and France
Available for months in other territories, the family-friendly Spotify Kids music app is making its stateside debut.
WiZ’s smart BR30 floodlight is easy to set up, boasts more than a dozen dynamic color lighting modes, and it can even turn “dumb” light switches into smart ones.
5 of the most relaxing Spotify white noise playlists for working from home
If you’re stuck at home and stressing out about the coronavirus crisis, these soothing Spotify playlists can help lower your blood pressure.
Amazon Prime Video is finally getting hip to viewer profiles
The new Profile Picker for Amazon Prime Video supports up to six profiles, although it's not available in all territories yet.
Anker’s EufyCam 2 is slated to get HomeKit Secure Video support in April
The HomeKit Secure Video update will allow EufyCam 2 and 2C users to store encrypted security videos on iCloud.
While the growing coronavirus crisis forces the cancellation of one concert after another, musicians have taken to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to bring their fans together.
While Denon’s first DTS Virtual:X soundbar lacks Wi-Fi or voice assistant support, it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the feature that matters most: Sound quality.