Most any insurance company will tell you that while fire might be a homeowner’s greatest fear, water is the far more common cause of property damage. And that’s true even if you don’t live in a FEMA ...

This big pan/tilt camera gives you a good look at your surroundings even when you’re entirely off the grid (if you spring for 3G/4G LTE service). But you’ll want to use the bundled solar panel, ...

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 a ...

With more than a third of North American homes protected by a video doorbell or some other Wi-Fi-dependent device, it’s reasonable to worry about the growing threat of Wi-Fi jammers. These mysterious ...

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 week ...

After years of false starts, ATSC 3.0 is close to delivering on its promises. The latest standard for broadcast TV, also known as NextGen TV, will be easier to get this year, with several new ...

PlayOn has launched a free version of its DVR for streaming services, and the timing couldn’t be better. PlayOn’s DVR provides an old-school solution, letting users record shows from ad-supported ...

While most streaming devices display artwork and photos when you’re not using them, Amazon has found a more lucrative use for that screen space. With “Sponsored Screensavers,” Amazon starts showing ...

Motorized window treatments that open and close with a voice command, on a schedule, or even based on room occupancy are the ultimate finishing touch for any smart home. Some models will even earn you ...

Tronsmart has made a name for itself with Bluetooth speakers that aim to compete with some of the best-reviewed brands in the industry. The Shenzen, China-based manufacturer has embraced a throwback ...

The Loxx Boxx is a superior smart delivery box that gets almost everything exactly right. It can’t guarantee that your delivery people will use it to prevent porch pirates, but it does make it easy ...

It’s been more than five years since I first asked whether ATSC 3.0, aka NextGen TV, would spell doom for over-the-air DVR. The answers are coming in now, and they’re not encouraging. The latest ...