Michael BrownExecutive Editor, Macworld
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the connected-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.
Ubiquiti Labs Amplifi HD Wi-Fi router review: There are better Wi-Fi systems for your Mac
It's an interesting take on mesh networking topology, but there are better solutions in this price range.
Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi router review: It doesn’t create a mesh network, but it’s so fast you won’t care
Orbi satellites communicate with the router, not with each other; but 4x4 backhaul enabled best-in-class performance in most of our benchmarks.
Sprint takes a 33 percent stake in Tidal
The music-streaming service will make exclusive content available to the mobile phone service’s customers.
Linksys Velop Wi-Fi router review: One of the best mesh network systems to date
It might be a little late to the mesh-networking party, but Linksys is showing a winner at CES.
HomeKit-compatible sensors from Fibaro bring new capabilities to Apple’s smart-home platform
Motion, flood, and door/window sensors help protect your home and can interact with other smart devices.
Google Wifi review: Mesh networking made easy
It’s not the right router for everyone, but there’s plenty to like and it’s priced right.
Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) review: This is the Echo most people should buy
The least-expensive Echo does everything its pricier siblings do, but you should spring for an outboard speaker if you want it to play music.
The Sevenhugs Smart Remote magically adapts to control whatever device it's pointed at
Okay, it’s not really magic, the remote relies on an indoor positioning system to know where it and the devices you’d have it control are located within the room.
Logitech to release an Alexa skill for its Harmony Hub-based universal remote controls
Own an Echo and a Logitech Harmony Hub-based universal remote? You can now control your entertainment system with voice commands.
Google's Wifi deploys several small routers to blanket your home with Wi-Fi
Surprisingly few details have been revealed about Google's $129 wireless router, despite the company's plans to take preorders in November and deliver it in December.
Google Home is set to battle Amazon's Echo for voice control of the smart home
You can pre-order Google's voice assistant now for delivery on November 4.
Canary spreads its wings with a weatherproof security camera, new accessories and services
The battery-powered Canary Flex can operate truly wire free, and a new membership benefit could reimburse up to $1000 of your insurance deductible in the event of a break-in.
The Glance Clock promises to change your concept of timekeeping
This analog/digital hybrid only looks like a classic wall clock.
Enclave Audio CineHome HD review: Plenty of bang for the home theater buck
The 'wire-free' claim is a wee bit overblown, but that doesn't mean this system isn't a good value.
Nest ships its Nest Cam Outdoor and shows off new colors for its Nest Thermostat
Nest Cam users will need a subscription to get all the new features, but non-subscribers aren't left totally in the cold.