Articles by Ben Patterson
The NFL called an audible with RedZone, and streamers are furious
Seven hours of ad-free football? This past Sunday, it wasn't quite so, and NFL RedZone viewers are hopping mad over the unexpected commercial breaks.
Eufy’s new indoor PTZ security cam does HomeKit, color night vision
Anker's Eufy brand is back in the HomeKit game with a spotlight-equipped pan-tilt-zoom camera that boasts enhanced night vision.
Google Gemini on your Nest speaker: How to give it a try
Want to hear what Gemini AI sounds like on your Google Nest speaker? Just follow these steps.
YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again
Get ready for a steep increase in YouTube TV’s monthly base price. Ho, ho, ho!
Tapo’s in-wall smart outlet packs Matter, tracks your power usage
Besides working with all the major smart home platforms, Tapo’s Matter-ready in-wall outlet can monitor your energy consumption.
Peacock is teeing up its own password-sharing crackdown
Hot on the heels of Max, Peacock has begun taking its first steps toward keeping subscribers from sharing their accounts.
Google Home preview users just got another Gemini AI feature
Gemini can now pitch in if you're looking to create automations in the Google Home app.
Alexa’s big AI makeover: 8 burning questions answered
It’s been more than a year since we got our first glimpse of an AI-supercharged Alexa. What happened?
The number of Matter-enabled thermostats just grew by one
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat joins a handful of Matter-ready models that can work with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
Max will start cracking down on password sharers next week
Get ready for some “gentle messaging” if you’re sharing someone else’s Max account.
Eve finally fulfills a promise to Android smart home users
It’s years late and comes with serious limitations, but an Eve app for Android is here, at last.
Apple just pushed a key smart home feature into 2025
You’re still going to be able to order your robot vacuum around with Siri—just not quite yet.
Google smart speakers are starting to sound like Gemini
A few Google Home users are hearing a new voice coming from their Nest smart speakers, and it sure sounds like the new Gemini-enhanced Google Assistant.
Netflix with ads: What you need to know
The ad-supported version of Netflix has changed substantially since launch, rolling out better video quality, offline downloads, and more.
Is Spotify HiFi finally on the way? Here's the latest on the overdue feature
Spotify's CEO has dropped more hints about a "higher-priced" tier with "better sound quality." But when is it coming?
Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
Apple’s rumored home hub might borrow from Amazon and Google
As Apple’s anticipated home “command center” comes into focus, some of its purported features have a familiar ring.
Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.