Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
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.
Netgear Orbi RBK30 WiFi System review: It's not bad, but it's not great
It's still not a mesh system, but this time you might care.
Eero Home WiFi System 2 review: Beacons make this system even easier to install
Eero's Home WiFi System 2 is one of the most elegant home-networking solutions you can buy, but it’s not the fastest router.
Libratone One Click Bluetooth speaker review: Fun design and very good sound
Swappable accessories make it easy to take the music with you.
Tivoli Audio Model One Digital review: Big sound from a small footprint
Many won’t miss the extra features this tabletop radio is missing.
Soundcast VG7 outdoor Bluetooth speaker review: A wonderful speaker, indoors or out
But you’ll have to pay to play. Bigly.
How to set up a wireless router
These tips will make your wireless router installation even easier.
Wi-Fi Alliance introduces a certification program for new smart home construction
Wi-Fi Certified homes will feature integrated wireless networks designed with the same level of detail as the home’s electrical and plumbing systems.
Eero is taking pre-orders on its second-generation Eero Home WiFi System
Touting onboard Thread radios, Eero’s CEO says this is the beginning of a new smart home platform.
Logitech’s new Circle 2 home security cameras can be used indoors or out
Buyers will need to choose between wired and wire-free models, along with a host of accessories.
Wink Bright aims to make smart lighting easier for consumers to adopt
The Wink Bright consists of a Wink Hub 2 and two pre-paired Sylvania dimmable LED smart bulbs.
Nest Cam IQ marks a clean break from the Dropcam platform Nest acquired in 2014
The new indoor security camera boasts a 4K image sensor, HDR imaging, and the ability to recognize and remember faces.
DirecTV Now is now available on most Roku streaming devices
Compatibility goes back as far as the Roku 2.
Meridian Audio Explorer2 USB DAC review: An inexpensive path to high-resolution audio
Decoding MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) tracks is this DAC’s raison d’être, but it can do more than that.
Cinder Precision Grill review: It’s just like a sous-vide cooker, but with less water and more mess
This expensive high-tech griddle cooks your food to a precise temperature and sears it, too, but it weighs a ton and is difficult to clean.
Linksys jumps into the cable modem market and announces the all-new mid-range EA9300 Wi-Fi router
Mesh routers are the hot new thing, but the latest conventional routers are delivering some supremely powerful features.