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.
Kangaroo Motion Sensor review: This home security system only goes halfway
This home security system sure sounds inexpensive, but it's no bargain.
Wi-Charge’s technology can eliminate power adapters and cords and keep the batteries in devices such as smart locks, smartphones, security cameras, and sensors permanently topped off.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review: A big step up in terms of design and musicality
The new third-generation Echo Dot delivers better audio performance than the Google Home Mini.
GE Lighting's new C by GE smart lighting starter kit features the Google Home Mini
The $55 kit includes one of C by GE’s Bluetooth smart bulbs pre-paired with a Google Home Mini.
Google Home Hub: Top 5 features, and how it stacks up to Echo Show
Google aims to strangle the new Echo Show in its crib, but its new smart display could also cripple hardware partners like JBL and Lenovo.
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) review: Better in every way, and better than every other smart display
It’s a major step up, but Amazon still doesn’t have the best smart speaker.
The robust construction, large surface area, and tilting keyboard tray are great, but you’ll miss the easy precision a motor can offer.
The Array by Hampton Connected Door Lock operates on Wi-Fi and is powered by the sun
A solar panel in this premium-priced, Wi-Fi-connected deadbolt continuously charges its battery.
Netgear Orbi Voice is a hybrid mesh Wi-Fi access point and Alexa-powered smart speaker
Harman Kardon collarborated with Netgear to design the speaker portion of the new Orbi satellite, which was announced today at IFA in Berlin.
Sonos Amp is the most important new product the company has launched in years
It's not a powered speaker, and it's aimed primarily at customer installers. But audio enthusiasts should still be excited about Sonos’ first new product since going public.
Samsung’s SmartThings Wifi mesh router/smart-home hub mashup features AI tech from Plume
Samsung is putting its well-regarded SmartThings brand front and center in the latest iteration of its combination Wave 2 Wi-Fi mesh router and smart-home hub.
This speaker system delivers a solid surround-sound performance, but it doesn’t provide the perception of height.
What's next for Sonos now that the speaker manufacturer and multi-room audio pioneer has gone public? Support for hi-res audio is on the company’s to-do list, and the company could add other advanced features that its older products won't be able to support.
TP-Link adds an outdoor security camera to its Kasa Cam smart home lineup
The company also has a new Wi-Fi smart plug.
Sonos Beam review: Features galore, but best suited to smaller home theaters
Alexa and AirPlay 2 support are just two of the features the Sonos Beam delivers, just don’t expect it to fill a big room.