Michael BrownExecutive Editor, PCWorld
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the smart 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.
TP-Link goes all in with Wi-Fi 6 home networking gear, offering five products in 2019
One router, the Deco X10, combines Wi-Fi 6 and mesh-networking tech.
Belkin takes the wraps off its Linksys Max Stream AC2200 Wi-Fi router
The new Wi-Fi mesh router is the company’s first new home networking product since its merger with Foxconn.
Palo Alto Innovation says its Node-ify Axon can transform almost anything into a smart device
This universal sensor can measure temperature, sound, motion, light, weight, and even the water level in your pet’s bowl.
D-Link partners with McAfee on new line of Exo 802.11ac Wi-Fi mesh routers
Five new routers will come with two years of McAfee antivirus, and five years of IoT protection.
D-Link expands its smart home presence with new smart plugs and a leak detector
In advance of CES 2019, the router manufacturer is expanding its mydlink ecosystem with a leak detector and smart plugs for lighting and appliance control.
Gjemeni USB couch review: You’ll get a charge out of this versatile convertible sofa
What better place for USB charging ports than the furniture you sit in every day? Gjemeni goes the extra mile to build 110-volt AC outlets into its tech-savvy couch.
Sony SRS-XB501G smart speaker review: Now you can take Google Assistant to your next rave
Sony's battery-powered outdoor speaker has it all: Google Assistant, Chromecast, Bluetooth, and multi-colored LED light bars.
Philips Hue Calla outdoor pathway light review: A sophisticated outdoor lighting system
Philips takes its Hue smart lighting outdoors with this elegant and well-built pathway light.
Kangaroo Motion Sensor review: This home security system only goes halfway
This home security system sure sounds inexpensive, but it's no bargain.
Wi-Charge’s technology can eliminate power adapters and cords and keep the batteries in devices such as smart locks, smartphones, security cameras, and sensors permanently topped off.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review: A big step up in terms of design and musicality
The new third-generation Echo Dot delivers better audio performance than the Google Home Mini.
Google Home Hub: Top 5 features, and how it stacks up to Echo Show
Google aims to strangle the new Echo Show in its crib, but its new smart display could also cripple hardware partners like JBL and Lenovo.
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) review: Better in every way, and better than every other smart display
It’s a major step up, but Amazon still doesn’t have the best smart speaker.
The robust construction, large surface area, and tilting keyboard tray are great, but you’ll miss the easy precision a motor can offer.
JBL Link View review: The smart speaker for stereo fans
This is the best-sounding Google Assistant-powered smart speaker.