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.
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.
Amazon Echo Glow review: A fun, kid-friendly smart lamp that works with Alexa
The durable, inexpensive Echo Glow is pretty good at the limited range of things it can do.
Best cheap laptops: We rate the best-sellers on Amazon and Best Buy
If you have $500 (or less), we've found the best cheap laptops on Amazon and Best Buy. The ones that give you the best bang for buck. Keep reading to find our top picks.
HP Envy 13 review: A slim, light, and inexpensive workhorse with discrete graphics
The budget-priced HP Envy 13 boasts a trim profile, solid everyday performance, and a dedicated Nvidia graphic card.
Anker Nebula Soundbar—Fire TV Edition review: Great Fire TV and Alexa functionality, but so-so sound
This 2.1-channel soundbar comes with Fire TV and Alexa onboard, but we weren’t impressed by its mediocre audio.