Both companies are blurring the line between traditional pay TV channels and streaming services, in that paying for the former will entitle you to some of the latter, but they’re doing so in ...

Spotify has been telling users that a lossless streaming option is “coming soon” for years now. Every one of its major competitors now offers at least CD-quality streaming, and several stream ...

Abode drops home automation features to offer this lower-cost version of its excellent home security hub. Most users probably won’t miss them. For those keeping count, Abode now offers three ...

Broadcasters want you to know they’re not out to kill over-the-air DVR. The industry group A3SA, which is in charge of digital rights management (DRM) for ATSC 3.0, released a specification this ...

With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Charter formed a joint venture to build an interface in line with modern streaming players. There’s a row on the home screen for apps such as Netflix and ...

The affordable Aqara Hub M2 supports up to 128 Zigbee devices, and it has an integrated infrared blaster. But in some respects, Aqara locks you into its own ecosystem. The Aqara Hub M2 is an ...

Practically identical to its predecessor, the second-gen Ring Indoor Cam adds a physical privacy cover while carrying over the same looks and features as the affordably priced original. Just be ...

The Gen5 Detect a worthy successor to the V15 Detect. The 5th generation Hyperdymium motor is noticeably more powerful and the suction power is impressive. The display is more elaborate and more ...

It’s starting to sound familiar: one big streaming service assimilating the content of another. HBO Max (now just Max) did it with Discovery+, Paramount+ did it with Showtime, and now Disney+ ...

Withings’s Body Scan has outpaced rivals to the point where it has no competition, but the huge amount of information it delivers might be overwhelming for some users. Withings’ latest ...

Apple’s second-generation HomePod is an improvement over the first and it costs less, but it will only be of interest to iOS users. Even then, it’s not the strongest smart home hub, nor is it ...

The Atomi Smart Coffee Maker with Grinder is a competent option in smart brewing. It’s reliable, produces good heat, and grinds well. It’s a one-trick pony in that it only does conventional ...