TechHive opened for business in 2012 as a general consumer tech site. In 2017, we narrowed the focus to smart home and video streaming, responding to the hottest new developments in personal tech. It’s been a great run, but today we’re announcing that all new TechHive content will be published to sister site PCWorld on a just-launched TechHive section. Why the change? First, we want TechHive content to reach as many people as possible, and PCWorld simply has a much larger audience of tech enthusiasts, DIYers, and early adopters. PCWorld launched as a computer magazine in 1983 and became a web ..read more

So you just unboxed your new entertainment gear, hooked everything up, and you hear buzz, whine, hiss, chatter, or any number of other annoying noises that have been known to plague audio equipment. You might even see some banding or waves on your TV. So you take it all back to the store, only to watch the salesperson plug it in and have everything work perfectly. What’s going on here? You might just need a simple ground loop isolator, like the $16 TII Network Technologies TII 220. Or if audible hum is your problem, the $80 EBTech Hum X will filter out the voltage in your ground line that’s c ..read more

If you’ve ever considered signing up for Peacock, now’s the time to grab a fantastic deal. New subscribers can score either a full year of ad-supported entertainment with a one-time payment of $19.99, or six months of service for just $1.99 per month. That’s a whopping 75 percent discount from Peacock Premium’s usual price of $79.99 per year or $7.99 per month; unfortunately, you can’t take advantage of this if you’re already a paying subscriber. Surprisingly enough, however, anyone currently enrolled in a free trial to NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming service can get these deals. But if ..read more

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Ready to give your streaming video setup a boost? There’s no better time than Cyber Monday to trade up for a new and improved streaming video player, and we’ve spotted some enticing deals on streaming devices from Amazon and Roku. Amazon is serving up deals on its latest streaming devices, including the just-released Fire TV Stick HD and Fire TV Stick 4K, while Roku is offering discounts on its popular Streaming Stick 4K, Express 4K+, and more. We’re also keeping an eye out for Cyber Monday deals for the Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield, and Google Chromecast (including the new Google TV Streamer ..read more

The best way to ensure your home is protected is to install home security cameras, so you can see what’s going on, inside and out. Cameras outside your house can deter intruders, because they’re an visual indicator that your property is being monitored. Having them inside your home will protect your family from people you hire to work there–think nannies, house cleaners, and contractors–who turn out to be untrustworthy. Even if you already have a camera or two, there’s always some area that’s not covered. If you’re an old hand at home security, you might also want to replace aging camera with ..read more

Philips Hue’s smart lights might not be the cheapest, but let’s face it—they’re the best, and you can scoop up some enticing discounts on Hue bulbs and bundles during the manufacturer’s Cyber Monday sale.  Signify-owned Philips Hue is shaving up to 50 percent off its most popular lights during holiday sale week, starting with a 3-pack of the classic Hue A19 White and Color Ambience smart bulbs, which is selling for just $75.98, an eye-popping 44-percent price cut. Also on sale is a Hue starter kit with two color A19 bulbs and the Hue Bridge for $79.98 (38 percent off), the Hue Go portabl ..read more

Whether you’re shopping for your very first video doorbell, looking to move up to a higher quality device, or buying one as a gift for someone you love, Cyber Monday is a great time to score a great deal. A video doorbell provides a more discrete form of outdoor home security than a camera mounted to your home’s walls or eaves. They also give visitors and delivery people an easy way to let you know they’re at your door. You can even entertain them while they wait, since many manufacturers offer special pre-recorded greetings for the holidays. On a more serious note, if a porch pirate shows up ..read more

Want to keep watch on your doorstep? The tireless Nest Doorbell won’t miss a thing when it comes to activity on the porch, and it’s getting an enticing 46% price cut for Black Friday.  On sale now for $98, nearly $82 off its $179.99 list price, the Nest Doorbell connects to wired power and keeps an eye on your doorstep all day, every day, perfect for notifying you of visitors or giving you a nudge when a package is waiting.  The Nest Doorbell uses on-device processing to detect people, packages, animals, and vehicles, perfect for filtering video events and cutting down on false alar ..read more

Wish you had a smart speaker in every room? You can make it happen with this steal of a deal on Amazon’s ever-popular Echo Dot.  On sale for Black Friday at a mere $22.99—an all-time low—Amazon’s steeply discounted Echo Dot is a no-brainer if you’re looking to turn your house into a smart home. Already got a Dot but want more? There’s no better time to add to your Dot collection.  The Echo Dot packs in a bevy of smart features given its size and price. Naturally, the Dot’s best feature is Alexa, who’s at your command when it comes to controlling smart home devices, fetching weather ..read more