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.
Xounts Up hands-on preview: Two parts wireless speaker, one part objet d'art
Looking for something different in home audio gear? This speaker/light show fits the bill.
Behmor Brewer review: A connected coffeemaker for coffee geeks
Wi-Fi connectivity and a smartphone app help deliver a precisely calculated brew.
Wink Relay’s newest features take the touchscreen control panel beyond the smart home
With new third-party integrations, you can call an Uber, monitor your Fitbit step count, and trigger IFTTT recipes.
Comcast and Alarm.com split up Icontrol Networks to beef up their smart-home efforts
This move puts Comcast in control of its smart-home destiny, and it could leave ADT’s in the hands of Alarm.com.
Smart-battery maker Roost is developing a Wi-Fi water and freeze detector
The company behind the Roost Smart Battery for smoke detectors expands into another segment of the smart home.
Program to start with SolarCity customers who purchase or lease solar panels.
Sears doubles down on the smart home with new Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard products
The retailer rolled out everything from sensor-laden appliances to tool chests with Bluetooth smart locks at an event in New York.
Optoma NuForce BE6i wireless in-ear headphones review: You won't believe they're Bluetooth
The aluminum enclosures are pretty and all, but it's the sound that makes these headphones worth the price of admission.
Switchmate smart light switch review: The fast lane to smart (and simple) home lighting
It’s not perfect, but this smart switch is the simplest, surest remote lighting control we’ve seen.
It’ll fill the smaller spaces in your home with sound, but you’ll need its bigger sibling for the living room.
Silk Labs, the developer of the unique Sense security camera and smart-home hub, has decided to license its technology to third-party manufacturers instead of building its own hardware.
Vizio unveils a new line of sound bars with Google Cast and multi-room audio support
New speakers range from a 38-inch model to a new 45-inch, 5.1-channel flagship that delivers true surround sound.
Kuna smart home security light review: A great product, but consider the full cost
You’ll want one of these at every entry point, but yikes! Those subscription fees!
Aquanta and its smart water-heater controller are back with new promises to slash your energy bill
Like the Nest thermostat, Aquanta’s water-heater controller learns your usage patterns and will heat water only when you need it.
SnapPower Guidelight review: Turn your outlet cover into a nightlight, quickly and easily
A cheap and simple improvement would make this product even better.