The best new products of CES, Nest Secure reviewed, Axiim's Link HD Wireless speaker system, and more!

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Best of TechHive Jan 18, 2018 CES 2018: The best products we saw at the show CES 2018 is a blur now, but we still remember the products that advanced their category, or broke new ground. Or maybe they just looked cool. Here are the top things we're still talking about. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • CES was surprisingly subdued for cord-cutting • Nest Secure review: This security offering carries a premium price tag despite missing some key features • It's time for cord cutters to embrace the smart TV • Fender Monterey Bluetooth speaker review: Rugged, loud, and fun, but also pricey and only marginally portable • iHome iAVS16B review: This smart bedside clock radio gets Alexa in the mix • Axiim's Link HD Wireless System is a truly wireless 7.1-channel audio system for home theater • Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review: Nest's upgraded outdoor security camera is a winner • JBL Pulse 3 review: This weatherproof Bluetooth speaker puts on a fun light show • Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar review: A taste of immersive audio in a spouse-friendly footprint • Amazon's Fire TV boss: We're beating Roku, and we're still doing smart TVs • HDHomeRun plans a new DVR box, an interface overhaul, and maybe Roku support someday CES was surprisingly subdued for cord-cutting For cord-cutters, CES was quieter than usual, as companies like Tablo and Mohu avoided the show. Read More ▶ Nest Secure review: This security offering carries a premium price tag despite missing some key features Save your pennies if you want to adopt Nest's sleek—yet limited—security offering. Read More ▶ It's time for cord cutters to embrace the smart TV Smart TVs used to be consistently worse than dedicated streaming players. Not anymore. Read More ▶ Fender Monterey Bluetooth speaker review: Rugged, loud, and fun, but also pricey and only marginally portable The absence of a battery leaves the thumpy Fender Monterey Bluetooth speaker reliant on AC power. Read More ▶ iHome iAVS16B review: This smart bedside clock radio gets Alexa in the mix Though it has some growing to do, iHome + Alexa make for an impressive couple. Read More ▶ Axiim's Link HD Wireless System is a truly wireless 7.1-channel audio system for home theater Designed to for use with the Xbox One and Windows PCs, the Link can stream high-res audio to wireless self-powered speakers. Read More ▶ Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review: Nest's upgraded outdoor security camera is a winner Nest follows the blueprint of the Nest Cam IQ indoor camera with its second outdoor model. Read More ▶ JBL Pulse 3 review: This weatherproof Bluetooth speaker puts on a fun light show An IPX7 weatherization rating means this speaker can survive a dip in the pool, but it's audio performance left us wanting. Read More ▶ Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar review: A taste of immersive audio in a spouse-friendly footprint The first soundbar with DTS Virtual:X technology is impressive, but it's not perfect. Read More ▶ Amazon's Fire TV boss: We're beating Roku, and we're still doing smart TVs Amazon says it's winning the streaming device wars and plotting a return to smart TVs. Read More ▶ HDHomeRun plans a new DVR box, an interface overhaul, and maybe Roku support someday The HDHomeRun Connect Duo+ could be an alternative to Tablo if your storage needs are minimal. Read More ▶

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