Author Archives: Ben Patterson

Zoom for Home will debut on Facebook Portal displays in September, followed by Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest displays before the year is out. Continue reading →

Both free and paid Zoom users will be able to make or join Zoom calls on their Google displays before the year is out. Continue reading →

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: It’s five minutes until your third-grader’s distance learning class, but just as you’re about to make sure she’s dialed into her Zoom call, something comes up with your own work.Thirty minutes later, … Continue reading →

Its arsenal of virtual 3D modes is impressive, but without Wi-Fi, the HT-G700 is missing a bevy of key features given its price tag. Continue reading →

The latest version of Philips Hue’s Lightstrip Plus is perfect for accent lighting and it doesn’t require a bridge, but we’re concerned about its durability. Continue reading →

Now you can ask Google to set daily reminder bells for the whole family, as well as set the mood for school and broadcast messages to a specific room. Continue reading →

Nest cameras and displays will soon become the “cornerstoneâ€� of ADT’s smart home offerings, Google says. Continue reading →

Now you can co-watch any title in your Movies Anywhere locker with up to nine friends, although your guests might need to jump through some hoops to start watching. Continue reading →

You no longer need to be in the same room to launch a Spotify Group Session with your buddies. Continue reading →

Google will send you a free replacement for a Nest thermostat that’s suffering from the dreaded w5 Wi-Fi error, but there are also some troubleshooting steps you can try. Continue reading →