Michael SimonStaff Writer, TechHive
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
Best Buy gets smart, teams up with Amazon to sell Alexa-powered Fire TVs
Amazon has announced a partnership with Best Buy to sell the next-generation of Fire TVs due to launch this summer.
Opera is shuttering its VPN app for iOS and Android, sending users to SurfEasy
Opera has announced that it will be shutting down its VPN app on April 30, but is offering users discounted subscriptions to SurfEasy Total and Ultra plans.
Google makes AI easy as (Raspberry) Pi with new DIY Google Assistant kits
Google has updated its AIY Vision and Voice kits to include a Raspberry Pi Zero WH, so everything you need to build an Assistant-powered speaker is right in the box.
Android P's flagrant iPhone X imitation shows how little Google is innovating
We already now that Android P will be bringing iPhone X-style notch support, but now Google has inadvertently outed a new gesture-based navigation system as well. What happened to Android's innovation?
Sony makes May’s Xperia XZ2 launch irrelevant with the announcement of the 4K XZ2 Premium
Sony has unveiled the Xperia XZ2 Premium with a better display, camera, and battery than the XZ2 that hasn't even gone on sale yet.
Fitbit Versa vs Apple Watch Series 1: Which budget smartwatch is right for you?
Fitbit's new Versa smartwatch is on sale today for $200. How does it stack up against the $249 Apple Watch Series 1?
How a custom processor could make Apple’s MacBooks exciting again
Bloomberg's report that Apple is working on a custom Macs processor could mean big things are in store for Apple's notebooks.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: Everything you need to know, all in one place
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ phones look like the S8 they replace, but they're all new inside.
Grab Apple's Leather Case for iPhone X with some of the lowest prices we've ever seen
Amazon is running a sale on several of Apple's iPhone X leather cases today—so act fast.
You can now stream music from Google Home to a Bluetooth speaker. Here's how
Google has finally given its Home and Home Mini speakers the ability to play music through a Bluetooth speaker. Here's how to do it.
Why Apple's new iPad is a better option for schools than a Chromebook tablet
Acer's new Chromebook tablet may be a dead ringer for the new iPad, but when it comes to schools, Apple has a key advantage when it comes to privacy.
5 reasons to buy Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad vs. the 10.5-inch iPad Pro
Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad doesn't have all the bells and whistles that the iPad Pro brings, but it does have Pencil support and a much lower price tag.
Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad brings Pencil support for the same low price
Apple has released a new 9.7-inch iPad with support for Apple Pencil and a flurry of classroom tools aimed at rekindling interest from schools.
Fitbit Versa review: The first non-Apple smartwatch that’s worth your time
Fitbit’s new Versa smartwatch is the first smartwatch that might make people thing twice about buying an Apple Watch.
Best Buy dumps Huawei phones, another major blow to the company's U.S. aspirations
A report says Best Buy will stop selling Huawei phones in its stores and on its website, dealing another blow to the Chinese phone maker.