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Best of TechHive Dec 22, 2016 Hands-on with Sling TV DVR: A valuable work in progress Sling TV DVR has some issues to work out in beta testing, but even now it's better than nothing. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • 15 of the best traditional holiday movies now streaming • Sling TV's leaked AirTV Player could be the ultimate 'cable box' for cord cutters • Canary Flex security camera review: The perfect companion to the original Canary • 14 eyebrow-raising personal details Google knows about you • Soundcast VG1 Bluetooth speaker review: Incredibly big sound from an itty-bitty waterproof box • Comcast adds new voice-controlled lighting devices to its Xfinity Home smart home system • AirPods review: They sound great, but Siri holds them back • LIFX+ color LED smart bulb review: This light bulb helps your security camera see in the dark • Dolby's luscious Atmos surround sound is coming to Windows 10 and Xbox One • HomeKit-compatible sensors from Fibaro bring new capabilities to Apple's smart-home platform • Amazon's new Fire TV interface is a gorgeous, much-needed upgrade that swipes Netflix's style Data Sheet: Oracle Checklist - Social Collaboration For Dummies Managing talent within an organization can be challenging for HR professionals. Use this checklist to test your knowledge about your workforce. Understand the organizational DNA so you know who is ready for increased responsibilities, promotions, or lateral moves. Read More ▶ 15 of the best traditional holiday movies now streaming From the Muppet Christmas Carol, to the one-and-only Christmas episode of the Twilight Zone, to some top-notch feature-length Christmas-season classics, this list of traditional holiday movies will give you and yours plenty to do between presents and feasting. Read More ▶ Sling TV's leaked AirTV Player could be the ultimate 'cable box' for cord cutters Sling TV's leaked AirTV Player integrates the service's live TV streams with local broadcasts, Netflix, and more. Read More ▶ Canary Flex security camera review: The perfect companion to the original Canary But if you're not already vested in that ecosystem, there are better outdoor security cameras. Read More ▶ 14 eyebrow-raising personal details Google knows about you Some are fascinating, others are frightening, but here's how to find out what Google has on you. Read More ▶ Soundcast VG1 Bluetooth speaker review: Incredibly big sound from an itty-bitty waterproof box The sound that emerges from this small, rugged speaker defies expectations. Read More ▶ Comcast adds new voice-controlled lighting devices to its Xfinity Home smart home system GE-branded switches and smart plugs, plus Sengled Element Touch smart bulbs, can now be operated with voice commands in Comcast's Xfinity Home system. Read More ▶ AirPods review: They sound great, but Siri holds them back iPhone fans will love the sound and design of Apple's wireless earbuds, and no, they won't fall out of your ears. Read More ▶ LIFX+ color LED smart bulb review: This light bulb helps your security camera see in the dark The original LIFX bulb is one of our top picks. The LIFX+ packs LEDs that illuminate the area around it with infrared light even when the bulb is otherwise turned off. Read More ▶ Dolby's luscious Atmos surround sound is coming to Windows 10 and Xbox One Dolby Atmos is coming to most of the Windows 10 world in 2017, including PCs, tablets, and Xbox consoles. Read More ▶ HomeKit-compatible sensors from Fibaro bring new capabilities to Apple's smart-home platform Motion, flood, and door/window sensors help protect your home and can interact with other smart devices. Read More ▶ Amazon's new Fire TV interface is a gorgeous, much-needed upgrade that swipes Netflix's style Amazon just pushed out a new Fire TV interface that's similar to what Netflix is doing. Read More ▶ White Paper: Oracle Executive Brief - Social Collaboration For Dummies Discover how social collaboration can be applied within your business, curated to benefit your organization, and leveraged as a powerful HR tool. Read More ▶

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