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Microphones: What you need to know before you buy
Everything you need to know about choosing a microphone for recording music at home.News
Samsung and LG get ready for TV battle at CES
LG Electronics is hoping to make its smart TVs more attractive by making it easier to share and find content, while Samsung Electronics is only hinting at what its plans are for 2013.Reviews
Review: Samsung NX20’s well-rounded features appeal to both enthusiasts and snapshooters
The Samsung NX20 holds its own against the competition and even exceeds other mirrorless interchangeable-lens models thanks to its well-implemented Wi-Fi.News
2012 in review: TechHive’s top stories
What stories caught your attention in 2012? Here's a list of the 20 most-read TechHive stories from the past year.News
Future Tech 2013: Cameras
Camera sensors will get bigger—and that's just one trend we predict for 2013.News
Future tech 2013: TVs and digital entertainment
How HDTVs will get smarter and otherwise improve in the new year.Reviews
Review: Pentax K-30 is a great choice for outdoor and adventure shooting
The Pentax K-30 is a particularly good fit for outdoor explorers and those who prefer not to worry about their camera when shooting in adverse conditions.News
2012 in review: The year in cameras
In 2012, we've seen the introduction of new phenomena, and the solidification of the interchangeable-lens market.Geek Tech
DIY remote camera trigger only needs a cable and a soda can tab
Here’s a DIY remote camera trigger that anyone can build using a soda can tab and some audio cable.News
Netflix restores streaming video after Christmas outages
Netflix has restored its streaming video services, after Christmas outages related to problems with Amazon's online computing platform.Reviews
Review: JBL Micro Wireless is an impressive portable Bluetooth speaker for the price
JBL's Micro Wireless Bluetooth speaker fits in a (big) pocket and weighs next-to-nothing, yet it sounds good and is surprisingly inexpensive.Reviews
Review: Roku Streaming Stick brings streaming to your MHL-enabled HDTV
Why bother with a set-top box when you can save space and cable clutter by using a set-side stick? That's the basic rationale behind the Roku Streaming Stick, a device that looks like a USB flash drive but delivers the same high-def media streaming functionality as Roku's current high-end box, the Roku 2 XS.Geek Tech
Don’t try this paintball-equipped drone hack at home
Want the advantage the next time you play paintball? Build a drone that also fires missiles!News
The 13 worst holiday songs you can download from iTunes
As the song goes, music can help to make spirits bright this time of year. But not this music. Not ever.Reviews
TV holiday specials and Christmas episodes
Looking for some good (or so-bad-they're-good) holiday TV episodes to stream? You've come to the right place.News
TV commercials get their volume turned down
Federal Communications Commission rules preventing commercials from being louder than other programming on Thursday went into effect.Geek Tech
Robot dragonfly UAV skips military development, flies directly into homes
TechJect brings a wing flapping micro UAV that hovers and flies like a real dragonfly.Geek Tech
Robotic burrito bomber takes to the skies, airdrops gut bombs
Darwin Aerospace develops a UAV that deploys tasty airdrops of wrapped rice and beans.Reviews
Gift Guide: 9 great Blu-ray box sets
Blu-ray box sets make great gifts for the movie or TV lover on your holiday list. Here are nine of best for 2012.Reviews
Review: Panasonic Viera P55VT50 is an imperfect, pricey plasma TV
Panasonic's high-end 55-inch plasma set offers very good performance and all the latest features. However, its remote is sub-par, and you can find comparable picture quality for much less.Reviews
Review: Sony Bravia KDL-46HX850 offers solid features and performance
With very good picture quality and excellent connected features, the edge-lit Sony Bravia HX850 LED HDTV offers excellent value for its price.News
The best camera deals for the holidays
A great camera deal starts with a great camera. Here are a dozen excellent point-and-shoots, interchangeable-lens cameras, and DSLRs that are on sale this holiday season.News
Sonos updates iOS app to stream Music app’s content
Sonos has released an update to its iOS app that allows you to stream content in the iTunes library of your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your Sonos audio devices.Geek Tech
Quadrocopters could make their way into law enforcement [Wired.com]
Officials in California are looking into buying quadrocopters to help with law enforcement. Civil liberties groups aren't so thrilled.News
Netflix snags Disney deal for Pixar, Star Wars films
Beginning in 2016, Netflix subscribers can stream Pixar films and the Star Wars franchise movies, as well as Disney’s new releases.Geek Tech
Lovable real-life Pixar lamp is one robot you’ll want to lord over you
Remember that adorable little Luxo Lamp that greets you before every Pixar film? Yeah, well, he's real now.Geek Tech
Researchers create an actual transformable robot; Optimus Prime, eat your heart out
MIT develops a transformable robot that could shapeshift into any number of formations.News
Sony ‘Smart Skin’ camera spots pimples before they surface
Sony has developed new technology for using the small cameras in phones and tablets to check the health of users' skin.How-To
Farewell Photoshop: Edit your photos for free
We’re living in a golden age of free photo editing thanks to a wealth of online options.How-To
Essential guide to photography peripherals
Stuff you need and want to protect your camera and enhance your photos.Reviews
Review: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 digital camera
The RX100 is a pocket-size, go-anywhere camera that provides outstanding image quality, with ergonomics that make taking control of the device easy and enjoyable.News
Sony to start offering 4K content to consumers
It's the one thing TV makers don't highlight when gushing over the colors, detail and sharpness of pictures on their new higher-than-high-def televisions: how consumers can get suitable content into their homes and then onto the screen.Geek Tech
Robot chef churns out 400 burgers an hour, won’t join a union
Momentum Machines has created a robotic chef that can produce gourmet burgers in fast-food times. Wimpy would be pleased.Connected Home
Fujitsu preps ‘world’s first’ cloud-ready pedometer for dogs
Fujitsu is readying a new pedometer for canines that stores and tracks their health data online. The device, which clips on to a dog's collar, uses a motion sensor to track how much distance an animal has covered, then can upload recorded data to its services.Geek Tech
Why the government must spend more money on NASA [Gizmodo]
NASA tech is all around you! Jesus Diaz at Gizmodo makes the case for why the US government should invest more money in space exploration.Geek Tech
Nexus 4 gets hacked to run on Canadian carrier’s LTE network [Engadget]
Modders at XDA-Developers figured out a way to get the Nexus 4 to work on Telus's LTE network in Canada. And it's easier than you think.How-To
Bracket your photos for the perfect shot
Bracketing is as old as photography, and here are some effective ways to accomplish it with your digital camera.Geek Tech
Hearbo robot can interpret sounds, will hear you scream when it takes over the world
Honda researchers have built a robot that can hear and interpret various different sounds.News
Google aims to take on Apple’s AirPlay, Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass
Google is hoping to convince a variety of device and software makers to support the new open initiativeWearablog
Review: Relaunched Jawbone Up is a fashionable fitness tracker
The original Jawbone Up was a disaster. But the re-released model fixes the problems with its predecessor, and combines with the companion iOS app for a very nice and stylish fitness tracker.Geek Tech
Review: Brookstone Rover 2.0 App-Controlled Spy Tank
The Rover 2.0 is an awesome concept, but it feels too much like an unfinished product to spend $150 on.![You too can make your own Fusion Drive [Macworld.com]](https://www.techhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fusion-drive-ico-100012390-orig.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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You too can make your own Fusion Drive [Macworld.com]
Want to make a Fusion Drive for your Mac? Macworld's Albert Filice shows you how it's done.How-To
Take engaging photos using the rule of thirds
A simple compositional trick for the ages, the rule of thirds ensures a more interesting photo.News
Vimeo previews pay-to-rent movie-streaming service
Vimeo viewers can rent six full-length, independent films, a glimpse of the rental library the site will launch in coming months.News
U.S. mobile users sending fewer text messages: 678 per month
Anyone who finds it hard to believe that the average U.S. mobile subscriber sent 696 text messages per month in the second quarter of this year may be relieved to know that this figure fell to 678 per month in the third quarter.News
Samsung Galaxy Android camera available Friday
AT&T will carry the Samsung Galaxy Camera beginning Nov. 16. The camera retails for $500 in stores and online.Reviews
Review: Sony Alpha SLT-A57
Sony blends image quality, ease of use, shooting options, and reasonable price in this advanced camera for consumers.Geek Tech
Romo the smartphone robot returns faster, stronger after Kickstarter campaign
Turn your iPhone into an android–sort of: Romotive returns with the second generation of its Romo smartphone robot.News