Articles by Ben Patterson
Philips Hue debuts security cameras and a contact sensor
After weeks of rumors, Philips Hue officially made its move into home security, announcing a trio of security cameras plus a contact sensor.
Sennheiser unveils a mini version of its Ambeo soundbar
Less than half the size of the Ambeo Plus, the new Ambeo Mini soundbar packs Dolby Atmos and room calibration.
Alexa and Google Assistant play nice on new JBL smart speakers
With the arrival of JBL's new Authentics speakers, you can finally use both Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously on a single device.
Roborock boosts new Q-series vacuums with S8 series-level features
Unveiled today at IFA, Roborock's latest mid-range vacuum/mop hybrids are getting some of the same features as its higher-end models.
Samsung rolls out Auracast broadcast audio to select TVs and Galaxy Buds
Thanks to a new Bluetooth LE Audio feature, you'll soon be able to connect a bevy of Samsung earbuds to select Samsung smart TVs.
Netflix password sharing crackdown: What you need to know
After years of looking the other way, Netflix has finally begun cracking down on U.S. password sharers. Here's what to expect.
iRobot's latest Roombas can vacuum and mop for less
The new Roomba Combo j5+ and Combo i5+ offer both vacuuming and mopping functionality for a lower price, but there is a trade-off.
ESPN standalone streaming service: What we know so far
Could Amazon partner with Disney to offer ESPN on Prime Video as a standalone streaming service? Here's what we know.
Dolby Atmos is about to become easier to add to your living room
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with the speakers on TCL TVs to deliver immersive Atmos sound without the need to rearrange your furniture.
First-gen Google Nest cams begin to arrive on Google Home
Public Preview users can now add the Nest Cam Indoor to the Google Home app, with more first-gen Nest cameras to follow.
Live CNN news is coming to Max next month
Proving the rumors true, Max has announced that it will soon debut CNN Max, a 24/7 live streaming channel from CNN that's focused on breaking news.
5 best new Apple TV features coming in tvOS 17
From FaceTime to the ability to find a missing Siri remote, Apple TV will be getting a bevy of nifty new features with the arrival of tvOS 17 in September.
This popular smart bulb could cough up your Wi-Fi password
Under the right circumstances, a hacker could grab your Wi-Fi password from a top-selling TP-Link smart bulb, researchers say.
Philips Hue security cameras break cover at FCC
Recently spotted FCC documents have pretty much confirmed that Philips Hue will soon be revealing its first security cameras.
Your AirPods are about to get smarter about muting distractions
Apple's upcoming iOS 17 update will make your AirPods better at adapting to changing ambient sound conditions, among other improvements.
Leviton unveils Matter-enabled outdoor smart plug
The Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-in Switch is the first outdoor smart plug we've seen that works with the new Matter standard.
How to stream the US Open Tennis Championships 2023
The last of the big four Grand Slam tennis tournaments is about to get underway in New York. Here's how to stream every match, even if you don't have cable.
Samsung Freestyle 2 projector gets cheaper in a pivot to gaming
Following the chilly reception of its portable Freestyle projector, Samsung aims its more affordable successor squarely at gamers.