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.
WiZ’s smart BR30 floodlight is easy to set up, boasts more than a dozen dynamic color lighting modes, and it can even turn “dumb” light switches into smart ones.
YouTube Music now displays song lyrics for selected tracks
Both the iOS and Android versions of the YouTube Music app now display song lyrics, although real-time lyrics aren't supported yet.
5 of the most relaxing Spotify white noise playlists for working from home
If you’re stuck at home and stressing out about the coronavirus crisis, these soothing Spotify playlists can help lower your blood pressure.
Amazon Prime Video is finally getting hip to viewer profiles
The new Profile Picker for Amazon Prime Video supports up to six profiles, although it's not available in all territories yet.
LG Gram 14 review: This thin, light 2-in-1 boasts exceptional battery life
The Gram strikes a nice balance between performance, weight, and battery life.
While the growing coronavirus crisis forces the cancellation of one concert after another, musicians have taken to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to bring their fans together.
How to delete your Alexa and Google Assistant voice recordings automatically
Sure, you can manually delete events from your Alexa and Google Assistant voice histories, but it’s easier to let Alexa and Assistant do it for you.
While Denon’s first DTS Virtual:X soundbar lacks Wi-Fi or voice assistant support, it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the feature that matters most: Sound quality.
Ring’s new Video Doorbell 3 Plus reveals what happened before motion events
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus can show you a four-second snippet of what happened just before a motion event was triggered, a first for a battery-powered video doorbell.
5 ways to make the most of your Alexa timers
Did you know you can name your Alexa timers? You can also set sleep timers, ask Alexa to set up reminders, and more.
Spotify’s mobile app makes it easier to dip back into your favorite playlists
The redesigned Spotify home screen for mobile lets you pick up a listening session right where you left off, or it can point you in the direction of new tunes.
This no-hub smart bulb is easy to install, and it supports Alexa and Google Assistant.
How to make Alexa and Google Assistant let you know when they start—and stop—listening
You can set your Echo and Google Home or Nest devices to give you audio cues when they start—and, more importantly, stop—listening for commands.
Lenovo Yoga C740 2-in-1 review: Speedy, bright, peppy, and reasonably priced
The feature-packed Lenovo Yoga C740 is one of the best values we’ve seen in a convertible laptop.
Google is 'aware' of buggy Bluetooth for Home and Nest speakers and working on a fix
If your Google Home or Nest device can’t maintain a solid Bluetooth connection with a phone or an external speaker, you’re not the only one.