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.
Samsung’s 76-inch MicroLED TV will be its smallest yet
Samsung’s pricey MicroLED line is about to get more affordable, but it certainly won't be cheap.
Don’t worry, Spotify Free users: You can still cast to Google speakers
The “Premium only” error that Spotify Free users saw while trying to cast music to Google Assistant-powered speakers was just a bug, Spotify says.
HP Spectre x360 14 review: Luxurious, with long battery life
The HP Spectre x360 14 is the first of its family to sport a 3:2 display. It also delivers sizzling performance and great battery life.
How to connect a new soundbar to an old TV that doesn't support HDMI
Just because you have an aging TV that lacks HDMI ports doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade its audio with a soundbar.
Netflix’s latest feature downloads recommended movies and shows automatically
No internet? You’ll still have new videos to watch thanks to Netflix’s “Downloads For You” feature.
Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: A bright, affordable and Thread-enabled LED light strip
Nanoleaf’s smart LED lightstrip comes loaded with promise, although you'll need a HomePod Mini to unlock its full potential.
Sonos will show off new audio hardware on March 9
A new, smaller Move speaker could become a reality at a Sonos product event next month.
A new Sonos product arriving in March. Could it be a smaller Move?
A recent FCC filing from Sonos hints at a compact portable speaker, although there’s been chatter about wireless headphones, as well.
Got a Roomba? Clean these filthy components right now
If your Roomba is having trouble docking or has slowed to a crawl, a good scrub might make things right.
Yamaha SR-B20A review: This all-in-one soundbar boasts great audio for the price
If you can do without Wi-Fi streaming, the swell-sounding SR-B20A is an excellent value.
Sylvania’s Wi-Fi-enabled A19 color smart bulb boasts powerful customization features, but its app can be difficult to navigate.
Porsche Design Acer Book RS review: This stylish, blazingly fast laptop lives up to its name
The Porsche Design Acer Book RS is a slim, light laptop that replaces the flash of its predecessor for sheer performance.
5 things I learned while setting up my first media server
Sure, you can spend a fortune setting up a media server for your music and videos, but it turns out you don’t have to.
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 review: A Thread-enabled smart bulb with 120 sides
The first standard light bulb from Nanoleaf, the Essentials A19 connects to Thread networks and will support a variety of nifty features—eventually, anyway.
Ring's $60 Video Doorbell Wired aims to take on Wyze
The new Video Doorbell Wired marks Ring’s smallest doorbell yet, and at $60, it’s also its least expensive.
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