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.
Cambridge Audio’s exquisite Alva TT turntable is the first to support aptX HD for wireless streaming
The British high-end audio manufacturer shows off the most convenient way to enjoy your vinyl collection.
The Philips Hue lineup expands with three new outdoor fixtures and an outdoor sensor
The outdoor sensor could be a great home security offering, as well as a convenient way to turn on lights when you come home in the dark.
Third-generation Meural Canvas is like having an art gallery in your home
Meural scales up the technology in its unique digital displays after being acquired by Netgear.
Gjemeni USB couch review: You’ll get a charge out of this versatile convertible sofa
What better place for USB charging ports than the furniture you sit in every day? Gjemeni goes the extra mile to build 110-volt AC outlets into its tech-savvy couch.
Sony SRS-XB501G smart speaker review: Now you can take Google Assistant to your next rave
Sony's battery-powered outdoor speaker has it all: Google Assistant, Chromecast, Bluetooth, and multi-colored LED light bars.
Philips Hue Calla outdoor pathway light review: A sophisticated outdoor lighting system
Philips takes its Hue smart lighting outdoors with this elegant and well-built pathway light.
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.