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Netflix with ads: What you need to know
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Netflix with ads: What you need to know

The ad-supported version of Netflix has changed substantially since launch, rolling out better video quality, offline downloads, and more.
By Ben Patterson 2 weeks ago
This smart gadget presses physical buttons from your phone, now just $20
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This smart gadget presses physical buttons from your phone, now just $20

Get this remote button pusher for 30% off so you don't have to get out of bed to do things like toggle your lights or switch on your coffee maker.
By Gabriela Vatu 2 weeks ago
Is Spotify HiFi finally on the way? Here's the latest on the overdue feature
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Is Spotify HiFi finally on the way? Here's the latest on the overdue feature

Spotify's CEO has dropped more hints about a "higher-priced" tier with "better sound quality." But when is it coming?
By Ben Patterson 2 weeks ago
These are the best smart home products of the year
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These are the best smart home products of the year

As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart speakers and displays, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, lighting systems, and more.
By TechHive Staff 3 weeks ago
Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes
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Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes

Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
By Michael Brown and James Barber 3 weeks ago
Amazon Echo Spot (2024) review: The smartest clock radio ever
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Amazon Echo Spot (2024) review: The smartest clock radio ever

The new Echo Spot is neither the best smart speaker nor the best smart display. But that’s why it's so great—it fulfills its niche exceedingly well.
By Michael Brown 3 weeks ago
2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
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2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more

TechHive's annual cord cutter awards pick the best streaming devices, services, and happenings.
By Jared Newman 3 weeks ago
Windows will support Meta Quest VR headsets as native displays
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Windows will support Meta Quest VR headsets as native displays

Microsoft is adding native support for Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets to stream Windows 11.
By Michael Crider 3 weeks ago
The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off
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The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off

The Blink Video Doorbell has had its price slashed in half on Amazon.
By Gabriela Vatu 3 weeks ago
Best smart garage door controllers: Convenience and safety
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Best smart garage door controllers: Convenience and safety

Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.
By Christopher Null 3 weeks ago
Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold

The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
By Ben Patterson 3 weeks ago
Get 3 months of Spotify Premium for free with the Opera One browser
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Get 3 months of Spotify Premium for free with the Opera One browser

With Opera's newly integrated music player feature comes the opportunity to try three months of Spotify Premium for free.
By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 3 weeks ago
More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
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More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network

Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
By Anders Lundberg 3 weeks ago
Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
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Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium

Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
By Jared Newman 3 weeks ago
Roku Ultra (2024) review: There's not much new here
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Roku Ultra (2024) review: There's not much new here

The 2024 Roku Ultra is just a small upgrade compared to older models.
By Jared Newman 3 weeks ago
Apple’s rumored home hub might borrow from Amazon and Google
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Apple’s rumored home hub might borrow from Amazon and Google

As Apple’s anticipated home “command center” comes into focus, some of its purported features have a familiar ring.
By Ben Patterson 3 weeks ago
Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
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Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks

These must-do router tweaks will protect your gadgets from unwanted attacks.
By Anders Lundberg 3 weeks ago
Best DIY home security systems of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
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Best DIY home security systems of 2024: Reviews and buying advice

Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.
By Robert Strohmeyer 3 weeks ago
Defiant Smart Home Alarm Kit review: Just the basics
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Defiant Smart Home Alarm Kit review: Just the basics

Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home ecosystem gets a security system—but only barely.
By Christopher Null 3 weeks ago
Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are

Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
By Sam Singleton 4 weeks ago
Best smart lighting 2024: Reviews & buying advice
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Best smart lighting 2024: Reviews & buying advice

Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
By Christopher Null 4 weeks ago
Eufy Outdoor String Lights E10 review: Lighting up for even less
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Eufy Outdoor String Lights E10 review: Lighting up for even less

These smart string lights are some of the least expensive on the market, and they have some cool features, too. It’s too bad they don’t look great.
By Christopher Null 4 weeks ago
Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally
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Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally

Level achieved Matter certification way back in March, 2024. The firmware update to enable it is finally rolling out today—sort of.
By Michael Brown 4 weeks ago
Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
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Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features

Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.
By Ben Patterson 4 weeks ago
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K hits lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K hits lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday

Right now, you can get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $22. The 4K Max is only a few dollars more, too.
By Gabriela Vatu 4 weeks ago
Our annual reminder to skip Roku's cheap Black Friday streamers
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Our annual reminder to skip Roku's cheap Black Friday streamers

The Walmart-exclusive Roku LE and Roku Premiere aren't worth buying at any price.
By Jared Newman 4 weeks ago
Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025

With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
By Ben Patterson 4 weeks ago
Freevee is going away, for real this time
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Freevee is going away, for real this time

Nearly nine months after denying any plans to shutter its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, Amazon has announced it will do just that.
By Ben Patterson 4 weeks ago
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience
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Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience

Wi-Fi 8, the next generation of Wi-Fi, isn't due to be released until several years from now. But we already know what Wi-Fi 8 is going to look like, and how it will improve over Wi-Fi 7.
By Mark Hachman 4 weeks ago
Shopping for a smart lock? These are the best, including retrofits
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Shopping for a smart lock? These are the best, including retrofits

Keys are yesterday’s tech. Your smart home needs a smart door lock, and these are our favorites.
By Christopher Null 4 weeks ago
Aqara Smart Lock U300 review: A lever lock for the smart home
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Aqara Smart Lock U300 review: A lever lock for the smart home

Aqara’s latest smart entry lock replaces your doorknob, not your deadbolt, but buyers should wait for bug fixes.
By Christopher Null 4 weeks ago
New study suggests standing desks may not be the fix for heart health
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New study suggests standing desks may not be the fix for heart health

A study with more than 80,000 participants suggests that standing for hours without interruption can be bad.
By Michael Crider 4 weeks ago
Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do
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Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do

Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.
By Michael Crider 4 weeks ago
Are cheap robot vacuums worth the money? Our expert weighs in
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Are cheap robot vacuums worth the money? Our expert weighs in

What budget models deliver and where they fall short.
By Michael Ansaldo 4 weeks ago
This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb
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This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb

This bundle for smart home newbies is only $50 on Amazon right now.
By Gabriela Vatu 1 month ago
Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings
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Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings

Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.
By Anders Lundberg 1 month ago
Smonet SR5 automatic pool skimmer review: A clean sweeper
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Smonet SR5 automatic pool skimmer review: A clean sweeper

This standalone skimmer-style robotic pool cleaner keeps your pool surface clean without requiring much of its own upkeep.
By Christopher Null 1 month ago
This wire-free Ring camera is now 45% off, the cheapest it's ever been
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This wire-free Ring camera is now 45% off, the cheapest it's ever been

The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is down to just $55 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
By Gabriela Vatu 1 month ago
Matter tackles a major pain point with its latest update
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Matter tackles a major pain point with its latest update

As it stands, adding Matter devices to multiple smart ecosystems is a royal pain, but version 1.4 of the Matter standard paves the way for a smoother process.
By Ben Patterson 1 month ago
You can get stronger Wi-Fi throughout your home for just $23
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You can get stronger Wi-Fi throughout your home for just $23

The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi extender is 54% off on Amazon right now.
By Gabriela Vatu 1 month ago
Arlo Home Security System review: Basic, but highly capable
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Arlo Home Security System review: Basic, but highly capable

Arlo has a highly capable home security system with innovative sensors, but don't buy one for its new AI detection features—at least not today.
By Christopher Null 1 month ago
Best home security cameras 2024: Top picks and buying advice
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Best home security cameras 2024: Top picks and buying advice

A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
By Michael Ansaldo 1 month ago
Baseus S1 Pro review: Solar-powered security gets smarter
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Baseus S1 Pro review: Solar-powered security gets smarter

This outdoor security camera bundle shines with solar panels that track the sun, cameras that capture video in crisp 3K resolution, and local network storage.
By Michael Ansaldo 1 month ago
Google Gemini just took another step toward smart home control
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Google Gemini just took another step toward smart home control

If you're an Android user, you can ask Gemini to control smart lights, thermostats, and more via the Gemini app.
By Ben Patterson 1 month ago
This Brinks Electronic Deadbolt is tough, but it's not smart
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This Brinks Electronic Deadbolt is tough, but it's not smart

This new and inexpensive lock provides access via PIN, fingerprint recognition, or physical key, but it doesn't have any type of wireless connectivity.
By Christopher Null 1 month ago
Hampton Bay Permanent String Lights review: The value leader
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Hampton Bay Permanent String Lights review: The value leader

This is one of the least expensive options we’ve seen, but it’s only available in 50-foot lengths and some scenarios will have you splicing wires.
By Michael Brown 1 month ago
Battle of the premium streaming remotes
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Battle of the premium streaming remotes

Premium streaming remotes compared: Alexa Voice Remote Pro, Roku Voice Remote Pro, Google TV Streamer remote, and more
By Jared Newman 1 month ago
Beautify your wall with Nanoleaf's smart light panels, now 36% off
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Beautify your wall with Nanoleaf's smart light panels, now 36% off

This Nanoleaf Elements 7-pack starter kit is down to $160 at Best Buy.
By Gabriela Vatu 1 month ago
Best video doorbells 2024: Reviews and buying advice
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Best video doorbells 2024: Reviews and buying advice

Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
By Martyn Williams 1 month ago
Optimize your home's lighting design using color temperature
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Optimize your home's lighting design using color temperature

Once you understand what color temperature is and why it matters, you can choose the right types of light bulbs to improve the quality of your life at home.
By Christopher Null 1 month ago
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