Apple TV+ just got a price hike, and it’s a steep one
Severance, The Studio, Slow Horses, and an upcoming new season of The Morning Show: Yes, Apple TV+ has been on a bit of a hot streak lately. Now get ready for a price hike to…
Ben Patterson
Ben Patterson
Google snuck a new smart speaker into its big Pixel event
Over the past several months, the question surrounding Google’s next smart devices hasn’t been when they will arrive, but if they will arrive. After all, Google’s been slowly but steadily discontinuing older smart products (the…
Gemini is coming to Google’s smart speakers and displays this fall
We already knew that Google Assistant was soon to be replaced by a “new experience powered by Gemini.” Now we know what that new experience will be called, and when it’s arriving. Gemini for Home…
Logitech gave Harmony remote users less than a day to install crucial update
Got a Harmony universal TV remote that works with a hub? I hope you were checking Reddit yesterday. A Logitech support staffer posted a message on the Logitech Harmony subreddit Tuesday that all Harmony owners…
Philo is hiking prices on its legacy plans
It was a good ride while it lasted, those who’ve been paying less for grandfathered-in Philo live-TV streaming plans will soon be facing price hikes. Starting on October 3, subscribers to Philo’s $16 per month…
The 8 smart home routines I absolutely, positively depend on
I’m a creature of habit, and nothing gets my endorphins flowing like daily smart home routines that run like clockwork. Over the years, I’ve set up an elaborate array of smart automations that control…
Major Philips Hue leak reveals ‘Pro’ hub with a killer feature
Philips Hue appears to be teeing up a new, more powerful hub that can turn Hue bulbs into motion sensors, according to leaked details and images that briefly appeared on Philips Hue’s own website. The…
Hands-on with Home Assistant’s new long-range Z-Wave adapter
I recently described how a recent flurry of smart home failures made me turn to Home Assistant, the increasingly polished DIY smart home platform that you can host yourself without relying on the cloud. Starting…
How to silence auto-playing previews on the new Netflix app
Yep, the redesigned Netflix app has finally hit Apple TV devices, and I was eager for the change. Nothing could be worse than the previous version of the app, right? Silly me, wrong again. Netflix…
Sling’s new Day Pass gets you 24 hours of ESPN and more for $5
Here’s a conundrum our household of Philadelphia Eagles fans has frequently faced: how to watch an Eagles matchup on ESPN’s Monday Night Football without cable or a live streaming TV subscription. Sure, you can try…