Google OnHub Wi-Fi router review: It's designed to coddle novices and annoy power users

Follow:   09.03.2015  View in a Browser Google OnHub Wi-Fi router review: It's designed to coddle novices and annoy power users 08.31.2015 12:00 AM On the upside, it's a very good performer. On the downside, it makes all networking decisions for you. Panasonic jumps into the OLED TV market with the first 4K TV to earn THX certification 09.02.2015 3:14 PM The TV builder says OLED delivers better blacks than its best plasma TVs while avoiding plasma's shortcomings. -ADVERTISEMENT-   TechHive Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Tablets on TechHive Get the latest tablet news, reviews & how-tos   LG SmartThinQ sensor makes old appliances Internet-aware 08.31.2015 9:32 AM LG makes a sensor for dumb appliances, and it's not as silly as it seems. Neato Robotics' new Botvac Connected robot vacuum sports lasers and Wi-Fi 09.01.2015 5:00 AM Lasers map the area to be cleaned, while Wi-Fi connectivity lets users control the robot from anywhere using a smartphone. This Asus router is a powerful rebuttal to Google OnHub's stark simplicity 09.02.2015 4:00 AM On paper, the RT-AC5300U looks to be the most powerful consumer router ever built. Amazon Prime adds offline video for iOS and Android, while Netflix makes excuses 09.01.2015 8:43 AM Amazon solves a major problem for streaming video services, while Netflix makes excuses. Nest thermostat retooled with a bigger display, furnace monitoring 09.01.2015 9:07 AM Google's Nest division is releasing a new version of its thermostat that has a bigger display and is a little smarter than its predecessor. Apple's rumored original programming push included bid for Top Gear stars 09.01.2015 7:25 AM Apple could prop up its streaming video offerings by producing new movies or TV shows, but not anytime soon. Power2U USB charger outlet review: The convenience isn't worth the bother 08.28.2015 3:00 AM A power receptacle with built-in USB charging ports sounds like a great idea, but the manufacturer's execution sucks. Hulu without ads arrives for $12 per month (or more with Apple billing) 09.02.2015 9:17 AM For $4 more per month, subscribers can get the same lineup of streaming shows, but mostly without commercial interruption. Apple TV report claims universal search, $149 starting price 09.02.2015 8:03 AM The next Apple TV may get universal search like every other media streamer, and could cost $149. LG's 2014 smart TVs to get a free update to webOS 2.0 09.01.2015 8:41 AM LG might be correct in hyping this as an "industry first," but we think free software upgrades should be an industry norm. Sling TV apologizes after botching another big streaming event 08.27.2015 9:04 AM More fixes are coming after Fear the Walking Dead failed to stream for some users, but Sling warns of further issues until a solution is in place.         You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More TechHive Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107