Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
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.
What's next for Sonos now that the speaker manufacturer and multi-room audio pioneer has gone public? Support for hi-res audio is on the company’s to-do list, and the company could add other advanced features that its older products won't be able to support.
TP-Link adds an outdoor security camera to its Kasa Cam smart home lineup
The company also has a new Wi-Fi smart plug.
Sonos Beam review: Features galore, but best suited to smaller home theaters
Alexa and AirPlay 2 support are just two of the features the Sonos Beam delivers, just don’t expect it to fill a big room.
Roku will ship its first wireless speaker in October and surprise! It’s not a soundbar
Designed specifically for Roku TVs, the Bluetooth speakers will be bundled with Roku's voice remote and an all-new tabletop voice remote.
Ring Alarm review: A great DIY home security system with the potential to become even better
It’s strictly for home security today, but every bit of the infrastructure needed to build this into a robust smart home system is already in place.
Vivint Smart Home bundles two Google Minis with its starter kits, nudging users toward voice control
Amazon’s Echo had a long head start with Vivint, but this is the first time the service provider has included smart speakers in its packages by default.
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review: This mesh router doubles as a smart home hub
There's dedicated wireless backhaul along with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth radios inside, but Z-Wave gets no love.
Ring Alarm home security system now available for presale and will ship on July 4
The long-delayed DIY home security system costs $199, with optional professional monitoring for $10 per month.
Great Father’s Day gifts for tech-loving dads
Skip the slippers and the tie—give dad the gift of technology this year.
ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker review: This compact soundbar accentuates voices
Say what? The ZVOX AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker's hearing-aid technology makes voices easier to hear.
Smaller and cheaper than Sonos’ previous TV-oriented speakers, the Beam looks like it will be a winner.
Naim Audio Uniti Atom review: This is a magnificent music streamer
Exquisite design plus impeccable craftsmanship on the Naim Audio Unit Atom equal sonic bliss.
X-Fi Sonic Carrier review: Home theater of the absurd
Creative Technology's X-Fi Sonic Carrier is without reservation the finest soundbar on the market. But for the money, is it better than conventional surround sound?
Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks
The new certification program will ensure that wireless mesh network routers, gateways, and access points from different manufacturers will all work together.
Liberate your Amazon Echo 2 from the constraints of a power cord
The Sky battery base from Ninety7 can free your smart speaker from an AC outlet for up to 8 hours.