Stories by Ben Patterson

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review: These in-ear headphones pack a punch

Samsung packs a bevy of features, including active noise cancellation, into these sleek true wireless earbuds.

Why I left GeForce Now for a dusty PlayStation 4

As good as it is, Nvidia’s cloud-gaming service falters when it comes to competitive games, but there’s a setting that can help.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE review: Affordable GeForce RTX performance in a slim package

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE weighs less than four pounds and costs a lot less than you might think. This GeForce RTX 3060-powered laptop is a great gaming value.

Sonos Roam review: Now you really can take the exceptional Sonos sound anywhere

Small, lightweight, packed with great networking features plus your choice of Alexa or Google Assistant, the sweet-sounding Sonos Roam just became the portable smart speaker to beat.

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: The new Nest Hub is a yawner, literally

The Nest Hub’s successor arrives with a virtually identical design, plus the ability to monitor your sleep without a wristband.

Got Spotify for desktop? You can now download songs for offline playback

Spotify is rolling out a new look for its desktop and web apps, including the ability the download tracks for listening offline.

'Black Widow' and 'Cruella' will stream on Disney+ the same day they hit theaters

You’ll need to pay extra to watch "Black Widow" and "Cruella" on Disney+, same as with "Mulan."

Amazon's revamped Alexa Voice Remote for Fire TV adds shortcuts to Netflix, Disney+

The new voice remote for Amazon’s Fire TV players also comes with a Guide button for live TV, as well as a redesigned Alexa button.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano review: Lenovo drops the mic with its light, fast, and long-lasting ThinkPad

Weighing less than two pounds, the lightest ThinkPad yet hits the sweet spot between power and battery life.

Is Netflix cracking down on password sharing?

Some Netflix viewers are being asked to enter a verification code sent to the account holder before they start streaming.

Why did Apple’s original HomePod fail? Let’s count the ways

Apple’s first smart speaker just met a sudden, surprising end, but it was one we could see coming.

How to turn off the HomePod Mini’s irksome music handoff notifications

Are haptic notifications for the HomePod Mini’s music transfer abilities driving you nuts? Here’s how to disable them.

Arlo’s privacy-minded Essential Indoor Camera goes on sale

First unveiled at CES, Arlo’s new indoor camera has a lens that automatically turns opaque when it’s disarmed.

Samsung’s 76-inch MicroLED TV will be its smallest yet

Samsung’s pricey MicroLED line is about to get more affordable, but it certainly won't be cheap.

Don’t worry, Spotify Free users: You can still cast to Google speakers

The “Premium only” error that Spotify Free users saw while trying to cast music to Google Assistant-powered speakers was just a bug, Spotify says.