Level makes some of our favorite smart locks—including in the retrofit class—so we were excited to hear last March that the company had achieved Matter certification. But we’ve been waiting…
Just as promised, Gemini AI is taking its first tentative steps in the Google Home app, with Nest camera feeds and home automations among the first beneficiaries. Starting this week,…
Roku is once again rolling out a set of cheap streaming devices for Black Friday, which means it’s time for my grand holiday tradition of imploring you not to buy…
Skipping over the smart home has become something of a tradition during Apple’s more recent keynotes, but signs are growing that Apple won’t be giving short shrift to its home…
Nearly nine months after denying any plans to shutter its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, Amazon has announced it will do just that, all within a matter of a weeks. In…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very sturdy hardware Easy-to-use app Particularly well-suited to doors that aren’t bored for a deadbolt Cons Temperamental hardware input devices Matter support doesn’t feel fully…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Accurate temperature, humidity, and wind readings Extremely compact design Includes discrete thermometer-barometer-hygrometer to monitor indoor conditions Cons Uses a non-standard mast size (1.0-inch vs. typical…
Netflix has had top 10 lists for almost five years, which always show the most popular films and series. They were initially updated weekly but now the top 10 is…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very lightweight Solar panel effectively provides unlimited power Easy cleanup Cons Manual charging port, when needed, is on the bottom of the device Easy to…
The glue that binds all your smart devices together: That’s the promise of the two-year-old Matter standard, and it’s a compelling one. But the budding Matter protocol still comes with…
A little more than 10 years ago, I wrote my first weekly cord-cutting column here at TechHive. It started with a declaration: We were on the cusp of a golden…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Self-emptying dustbin and self-cleaning mop heads Heated mop head dryer Powerful 10,000 Pa suction Accurate mapping for multiple floors Cons Base station requires extra space…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros “Water printing” technology keeps water from going where it isn’t needed New controller inspires much more confidence Can simplify your irrigation design, requiring fewer sprinkler…
Watering our lawns and gardens is a thankless chore, and it can be particularly wasteful when done with a hose in one hand and a beer in the other. Irrigation…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Sensors perform 6 functions in addition to reporting open/close state Professional monitoring available for as little as $10 per month (albeit with significant caveats) Attractive…
Want to catch up on a favorite TV show without getting spoiled? Amazon Prime Video’s on the case, with an assist from generative AI. Rolling out now to Amazon’s Fire…
At a glance Pros Innovative solar panels track the sun to maximize battery charging Dual-lens cameras deliver excellent 3K video with wide-angle and telephoto views Includes a base station with…
You know that moment when you’re watching a show like Arcane or Squid Game, and an incredible scene comes on that you want to share with your friends? For a…
Given up on trying to get Google Assistant to dim the lights or pull your drapes? If you’re an Android user, now’s your chance to give Gemini a spin with…
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever…