Techhive

TechHive is the only consumer tech website 100% dedicated to smart-home and home-entertainment gear. No other website has TechHive’s razor-sharp focus on these specific, rapidly evolving technologies or caters exclusively to this passionate consumer base. TechHive believes that the home of the future is a fully automated smart home, that home security is paramount and that no one has to settle for antiquated technology. This site is curated by us, dedicated for you. See what TechHive has to offer.

What we cover

  • Connected home
  • Cord cutting
  • Home audio
  • Home networking
  • Home security
  • Hubs & controllers
  • Internet of Things
  • Lighting
  • Smart appliances
  • Streaming media
  • Thermostats
82%

Like to consume a large volume of information on a product before making any purchase decision

47%

Plan to purchase computer accessories in the next 12 months

45%

Willing to pay more for cutting-edge products

2022 TechHive Audience portrait study

See what’s special about TechHive

TechHive.com: TechHive.com is unique in that its sole focus is on sharing the latest news, reviews and tips to help consumers make their homes smart and secure. Keep your finger on the pulse of home tech through this interactive site built by us and meant for you.


Newsletter

Best of TechHive: Receive the top connected-home and home-entertainment news, reviews and how-to’s.


Reviews & Deals

Reviews: Trusted to provide buying advice, TechHive provides fair and honest reviews on the latest smart-home technology, in-home gadgets and more.

Deals:Don’t miss the sales and price drops of popular products; stay in touch as TechHive reports the latest deals.


Videos

Videos:Follow the biggest home tech trends, learn about connected gadgets and get unbiased reviews of the latest smart-home products.

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$7.5M spent annually on technology purchases via TechHive

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Meet TechHive's editorial leaders

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Michael Brown

Executive Editor, TechHive

Michael Brown

Executive Editor, TechHive

Michael Brown joined International Data Group in April 2012 and is currently Executive Editor at TechHive, an IDG B2C editorial property focused on the smart home (home security, smart thermostats, smart lighting, etc.) and home entertainment (smart TVs, home audio, cord-cutting, etc.). He also covers home networking for PCWorld. Michael works out of a smart home he built in 2007, which he uses as a real-world product testing lab.

Prior to his current role, Michael was a Senior Editor at PCWorld and he has held editorial positions at a wide variety of other tech publishing companies, including CNET (Director of CNET Gamecenter), Future (Executive Editor at Maximum PC, Maximum Tech, EZ Tech Guides), and Electronic Musician (Associate Editor). As a freelancer, he has contributed to Computerworld, New Media magazine, Networkworld, Macweek, and similar publications. He graduated from California State University East Bay with a degree in Multimedia Journalism in 1987.

Matt Egan

Editorial Director

Matt Egan

Editorial Director

An executive leader with more than two decades experience leading successful editorial teams, Matt Egan is Foundry’s (formerly IDG Communications) first ever Editorial Director.

Matt leads and supports Foundry’s world class teams of journalists in key markets across the globe, as they create expert content in multiple major world languages. He is responsible for audience development, data, content, ecommerce, analytics, video, and content strategy for the world’s most popular business-to-business and B2C technology publications and events.

Prior to his global role Matt managed Foundry’s award-winning enterprise and B2C editorial teams in the US, UK, ASEAN, France and Spain.

Matt holds a BA in English and Drama from the University of Hull. He’s married with two children and enjoys running.

Christian Löbering

Managing Director – Consumer B2C

Christian Löbering

Managing Director – Consumer

Christian Löbering is a global executive leader with a holistic approach to digital media and a decade of experience in leading successful editorial and commercial teams. Christian leads and supports his teams across the world to reach and inspire a global tech-savvy audience through a data informed publishing strategy, combined with editorial excellence, embracing technology and partnerships.

Jon Phillips

Editor-in-Chief, IDG B2C Brands

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