Ben PattersonSenior Writer, TechHive
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
Spotify unveils $13-a-month Premium Duo plan for two people
The new Premium Duo plan sits between Spotify’s existing individual and six-person family plans.
Amazon Prime Video rolls out watch parties with 100 friends (and several caveats)
Now you can jump into an Amazon Prime Video watch party with up to 100 friends, provided they're all Prime subscribers.
Vizio’s first OLED TVs are coming this fall, and they’re priced to move
Vizio also revealed pricing and availability for its largest LCD TV to date, along with the rest of its new TVs for 2020.
11 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android phone
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.
Going to the movies in Fortnite: I did it for science
Inception, Batman Begins, and The Prestige are streaming for free in Fortnite today. Here’s what it’s like to see a movie in the world’s most popular game.
Lenovo Yoga C640 review: The battery life blows us away
This Best Buy-exclusive version of the Lenovo Yoga C640-13IML may be saddled with a dual-core i3 processor and cramped storage, but it’s blessed with stellar battery life.
Why this Acer Aspire 5 is usually the bestselling laptop on Amazon
With its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, this Acer Aspire 5 laptop has a roomy display, a slim-and-trim chassis, solid everyday performance, and a sub-$350 price tag.
Watch Party Royale: Fortnite will stream 3 Christopher Nolan movies in-game this Friday
Inception, Batman Begins, and The Prestige will be streaming at Fortnite's Party Royale social space for free.
Sonos Arc bass bug fix arrives, and it seems to work
The bug fix for the Sonos Arc appears to have remedied the soundbar’s muddy, distorted bass.
Plex app lets you stream free movies and TV shows without an account
The Android version of the Plex app now lets anyone watch free ad-supported videos, no account required, while the iOS app will soon get the feature as well.
HBO will stream all Watchmen episodes for free this weekend
HBO will mark the Juneteenth holiday with a Watchmen marathon on Friday.
Sonos Arc: A Dolby Atmos performance evaluation
Make sure your TV supports eARC if you want to experience Dolby Atmos on the Sonos Arc soundbar.
5 things to expect from a revamped Google Home smart speaker
The original Google Home smart speaker has finally been discontinued. What’s next?
Dynabook Portege X30L review: Comet Lake power in a featherweight shell
The barely-there Dynabook Portege X30L crams a Intel Comet Lake U-series CPU into a 1.8-pound shell.
How to drop in on all your Amazon Echo devices at once
Besides Alexa's new ability to let you drop in on all your Echo devices at once, you can now set reminders on all your Echo speakers and displays, too.
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