Michael Brown
Executive Editor at TechHive
Executive editor at TechHive, where I cover the smart home and home entertainment beats.
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1 week ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
At a glanceRobust home security with an equal helping of smart home convenienceExcellent security camera and video doorbell optionsCustomers can add their own Z-Wave devices, especially for smart lightingExpensive security camerasNo self-install option (apart from Z-Wave devices)No self-monitoring optionWhen it comes to professionally installed and monitored home security systems that also offer all the creature comforts of a smart home, no one does it better than Vivint.
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2 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
At a glance2K resolutionPerson, vehicle, and package detectionWide field of viewDual-band Wi-Fi2K resolution isn’t the leap you might be expectingSubscription required to unlock all features, including video recordingThe Ring Outdoor Cam Plus isn’t a quantum leap in terms of features or performance, but it is a respectable addition to the comprehensive Ring home security ecosystem.
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3 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
Dutch smart home hub manufacturer Athom has added new energy-monitoring capabilities to the app for its Homey series of smart home hubs and Homey cloud services. The company also announced the new Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters. The energy-monitoring feature appears in a new Energy tab in the Homey app.
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3 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Michael Brown
NowNuclear-powered rocket concept could cut journey time to Mars in halfCNN — The dream of nuclear fusion has been chased by some of the world’s brightest minds for decades. It’s easy to see why — replicating the inner workings of stars here on Earth would mean virtually unlimited clean energy.
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3 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
At a glance3 individually controlled smart outlets (+3 dumb outlets)3 fast-charging USB outletsCompatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and IFTTTGives no warning when it can no longer provide surge protectionSurge protection limited to 205 joulesDon’t buy this multi-outlet for its surge protection feature, as it won’t warn you when it can no longer deliver it.
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Lowe's never could figure out how to play in the smart home market. https://t.co/O9eESXVAYK https://t.co/CUPtEdmWhx
It sure looks like Google just kneecapped its smart display partners, JBL and Lenovo, with the announcement of its $149 Google Home Hub. https://t.co/vQ5LPCOYzq https://t.co/uBzXXYReJK
Very excited about the prospect of reviewing the Netgear Orbi Voice. Brilliant idea to blend a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point. https://t.co/HGEHVg7Kmx https://t.co/budrocTIsr