Ben PattersonSenior Writer, PCWorld
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Unboxing and ears-on impressions
Available now, the $199 Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds are poised to take on the AirPods Pro.
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.
Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for select doorbells and security cameras
Available starting today, end-to-end encryption adds another layer of protection for your Ring video recordings, although implementing it also means giving up some key features.
Your Lenovo laptop will soon double as an Amazon Echo Show
Lenovo’s upcoming Show Mode will bring the Alexa-powered Echo Show interface to Lenovo PCs and laptops.
New Nest cameras on tap for 2021 as Nest Cam IQ Outdoor sells out
Google says a “new lineup of security cameras” is on the way as soon as this year.
Nanoleaf Shapes – Triangles review: Nanoleaf adds variety to its new line of light panels
Nanoleaf’s impressive Hexagons light panels just got some company.
Twinkly Strings 250 LEDs Multicolor review: These smart string lights deliver dazzling effects
The Twinkly app scans each individual LED in the string, setting the stage for eye-popping animations.
The best holiday 2020 deals on TVs, soundbars, media streamers, and more
4K TVs, immersive soundbars, Bluetooth headphones, and other home entertainment accessories are getting big holiday discounts.
HBO Max comes to Roku devices at last
The long-awaited deal comes just in time for 'Wonder Woman 1984,' which will debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day.
The Google Home Max, our favorite smart speaker for music, gets discontinued
The Google Home Max was a great-sounding smart speaker held back by its bulky design and lofty price tag.
Vizio Elevate review: This Dolby Atmos soundbar's swiveling drivers are no gimmick
The front drivers on Vizio's high-end Elevate soundbar rotate to bounce height audio cues off your ceiling.
Disney+ pulls a Netflix, hikes its subscription price
Prepare to cough up an extra buck for Disney+, starting next year.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 review: Fast and affordable, with discrete graphics
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 delivers performance and value in a slender shell, even if its battery life isn’t quite what we’d hoped.
Cyber Monday 2020: Best deals on smart lights, security cams, and other smart home gear
Jump-start your smart home with these Cyber Monday deals on smart lights, robot vacuums, security cameras, video doorbells, and more.
Black Friday Hulu deal: Get a full year of cord-cutting for $1.99 a month
Hulu is offering 67 percent off its ad-supported subscription plan for Black Friday.
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