Articles by Michael Brown
Amazon announces 3 new accessories for its Blink Outdoor 4
The budget-priced Blink Outdoor 4 home security camera will soon get new add-ons that will extend its range, add battery life, and outfit it with floodlights.
These are the very best Bluetooth speakers
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
Sonos Move 2 review: An extraordinary indoor/outdoor entertainer
It doesn’t look much different from the original groundbreaking speaker, but there’s virtually nothing here that hasn’t been improved.
Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.
Lutron’s Pico Paddle remote matches its Diva dimmer's aesthetic
The company’s original Pico remotes aren’t going anywhere, but they now look nerdy and needlessly complicated in comparison.
Victrola's latest turntables promise hi-res audio over Bluetooth
The new Victrola Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx turntables support Bluetooth 5.4 and the aptX Adaptive codec to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming.
Blink Outdoor 4 review: A strong home security value
We’ve thoroughly tested every aspect of this latest outdoor home security camera--and helped Blink identify a bug, which has been squashed.-
Hampton Bay's Landscape Spotlight is a smart garden bargain
Compare this entry in Home Depot’s Hubspace smart lighting line to the Philips Hue Lily when illuminating the plantings in your yard, but note the full cost.
Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds to arrive September 12
We praised the original for great sound, comfortable fit, strong noise cancellation, and long battery life. Improvements are promised on all four counts.
The best smart shades for your smart home
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
These are the best smart dimmers and switches
In-wall smart lighting controls deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication.
Brilliant's new Smart Home Control Plug-In Panel is a bright idea
In-wall wiring is the most common obstacle to installing Brilliant's smart home controls. This install-it-anywhere variant eliminates it with a plug-in power supply.
Sinopé's Calypso electric water heater controller is a money-saver
Water heaters waste energy--and money--by keeping 40, 50, or more gallons of water hot, even when you don’t need it. This device solves that problem.
WiiM Pro Plus music box boasts high-end specs, budget price
Linkplay Technology’s latest audio streamer boasts higher-end components than the Pro model we’ve already heaped praise on.
Loxx Boxx review: An even smarter means of foiling porch pirates
This connected delivery box will keep your packages secure, provided the people making the deliveries are smart and conscientious enough to use it.
These are the best water leak detectors
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Level Lock+ review: The closest thing to a perfect smart lock
It’s the best choice for Apple users today, and it will be for everyone else, too—eventually.