Amazon and Walmart match lower prices on Echo Dot and Google Home Mini
Amazon and Walmart just resumed their price competition on the entry-level smart speakers for the Amazon Echo and Google Nest Home smart home ecosystems. The price cuts have started again, with 40% discounts on the third-generation Echo Dot and the Google Home Mini.
Startup Camect is on track to deliver a private, unified smart camera hub
The smart home security market is huge but the diversity of camera brands and technology can be confusing and hard to reconcile, which is why crowdfunded startup Camect is developing a secure, unified security camera hub to market that will work with all brands and costs a fraction of competing services.
Google Assistant’s reminders will soon nag your significant other for you
Let Google take the heat for all that nagging: Google Assistant will soon allow you to assign reminders to others, the company said on Thursday. The feature will roll out to Google Assistant-enabled phones, speakers, and displays over the next few weeks, and to Google Nest Hub Max this fall.
Back to school smart home gadgets under $50 for your dorm
Today’s students are accustomed to a high-tech lifestyle that keeps them connected, which should translate over when they start college for the first time. They're also known to be strapped for cash, so these back to school smart home gadgets under $50 for the dorm are perfectly suited to their needs!
Locate a runaway pet with the Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker, now $64 on Amazon
A good way to monitor your pet’s movements is through a GPS tracker. One of the most reputable companies that make pet GPS trackers is Whistle. Their latest tracker is the Whistle 3, which is available on Amazon for only $64 as an early Prime Day deal. It’s normally sold for $80, so you get a cool $16 savings.
New Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo models vacuum and mop with multi-floor mapping
Ecovacs Robotics launched two new robotic home floor care models. The Deebot Ozmo 920 and Deebot Ozmo 950 add new laser-based navigation and multi-floor mapping capabilities combine robotic vacuuming and mopping for total floor cleaning.
Foxconn interns reportedly work long hours to produce Amazon Alexa products
A recent report from the Chinese Labor Watch said that student interns are forced to work long hours without rest in order to meet Amazon Echo production goals at the Foxconn factory in China. These students are told they cannot graduate without meeting these targets.
Eufy RoboVac 15C Max review
If you're looking to get your first robot vacuum without breaking the bank, then the Eufy RoboVac 15C MAX is worth considering with its Wi-Fi connectivity, Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa integration, strong cleaning performance, and sleek design.
Frigidaire FGIP2468UD dishwasher review
This Frigidaire dishwasher has a lot of pros, including the ability to run quietly, the added flexibility of its racks, minimalist design, and impressive cleaning capabilities that deliver solid results. But do these things come at too high a price? Read our review to find out.
Is it still coming? The Samsung Galaxy Home has an uphill battle
The absence of the Samsung Galaxy Home during Samsung's Unpacked event for the Note 10 makes you wonder more about the future of this Bixby powered smart speaker. There's stiff competition around, but Samsung says they're continuing to refine and enhance the Galaxy Home prior to launch.
Best Buy cuts $100 off the Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Chime Pro bundle
A video doorbell is a simple way to add security to your doorstep. If you are looking to get one, check out Best Buy's offer on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Chime Pro bundle. This deal lets you save $100 on one of the best video doorbells on the market.
Oh great, now our smart speakers can attack us with harmful sounds
A security researcher has said it’s surprisingly easy to take over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers and get them to emit harmful sounds. With a few lines of code and a vulnerable device, Matt Wixey said it’s possible to play sounds that can annoy and intimidate those within earshot, or even damage their hearing.
Open the Tapplock lite padlock with your fingerprint, Bluetooth, or Morse code
Unlike padlocks that require a key or a combination, smart padlocks like the Tapplock lite let you forget your keys and combinations in favor of faster unlocking methods. You can unlock the versatile Tapplock lite in less than 0.8 seconds using any of three methods: Fingerprints, Bluetooth proximity, and Morse Code.
Amazing electronics sales on Prime Day help Amazon dominate category in July
Amazon Prime Day 2019 was a huge success for many manufacturers that sold products on the marketplace, but the company with the biggest sales boost was Amazon itself. Thinknum's sales analysis reveals that Amazon-branded electronics captured seven of the top 10 spots for the entire month of July, not just Prime Day.
Seedo is an A.I.-driven, self-contained grow box for plants of varying legality
It's a little pricy, but an automated grow box by Israeli startup Seedo uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize the growth of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other medicinal plants, including marijuana. You can monitor your plants' growth -- and watch it in high definition -- via the mobile app.
Grab the Arlo Pro two-camera system for only $259 on Amazon
There are a plethora of solid wireless options in the market, and one of those is the Arlo Pro. Amazon is offering the 2-camera bundle for only $259.
The Biotica800 air purifier uses probiotics to clean the air in your home
The BetterAir Biotica800 air purifier disperses probiotics through the air to neutralize harmful bacteria and trap allergens. It aims to be a completely natural solution to home and office air purification. The unique approach of the Biotica800 targets the causes of indoor air pollution at the source.
Get two Levoit LV-H132 air purifiers for less than $140 on Amazon
Investing in a quality air purifier is essential to maintaining comfort in your home. It helps keep indoor air clean by getting rid of viruses and unpleasant odors that may lead to health problems. Amazon currently has a deal on the Levoit LV-H132 Air Purifier (two-pack bundle) which lets you have it for only $140.
The eClip is an alert device to remind you not to leave your kid behind
Parents have lots of things to distract them and it turns out a medical phenomenon called Forgotten Baby Syndrome, or FBS, is real thing that explains why a parent might accidentally leave a child in the car. This startup has created a device to help remind parents not to leave a kid behind.
Evolving Effie ironing machine will soon get wrinkles out of pants, too
It's taken a while to develop, but an automatic ironing device invented by a British startup that uses advanced manufacturing processes seems to be evolving. The creators say that not only can it dry and iron all different kinds of shirts but will soon expand to include different kinds of clothing.
Note 10 Plus? Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on August 7
Samsung has been busy revealing a bunch of new devices recently, but the fun isn't over yet. Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's major event for big reveals, and this year's August event is going to be no different. From the Galaxy Note 10, to further information on the Galaxy Fold, here's everything to expect.
Arlo’s smart security cams take a bite out of Apple, finally add HomeKit support
After announcing at CES earlier this year that it was launching support to add its popular smart security cameras to Apple's HomeKit smart home platform, device manufacturer Arlo has delivered on its promise in its latest update by enabling users to add cameras to the platform.
Petsafe’s smartphone-controlled feeder ensures your dog or cat never goes hungry
If you're looking for an automatic feeder you can control with your smartphone, then Petsafe's Smart Feed could be exactly what you need. It can dispense multiple meals and be scheduled and remote controlled from the smartphone app for Android and iOS. We tried it out with our cat to see how it works.
Maximus is at the door with its new Answer DualCam Video Doorbell
We got a preview of San Francisco-based Maximus' latest and greatest product at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year but today the company announced that its innovative Answer DualCam Video Doorbell is officially for sale, starting at $200.
Amazon’s Alexa can help you donate school supplies to a child in need
If navigating a charity’s website or writing out a check is just too much hassle when it comes to making a donation, there's always Alexa. Amazon has just launched a $25 back-to-school charity initiative where you can ask the digital assistant to donate a backpack full of school supplies to a student in need.
New Comcast feature limits the amount of time kids spend on the internet
Today's kids have had the Internet since they were born and they're used to 24/7 access. Comcast is giving parents a little more control with a new feature that can automatically pause a kid's access to the Internet once their daily time limit has been rearched.
Google to use recycled materials in all Made by Google products by 2022
Google wants to be a little more environmentally conscious. The company has announced that it will use recycled materials in all Made by Google products by 2022. In fact, the company has already started using recycled materials in products like the Chromecast and Google Home.
The PicoBrew MultiBrew makes beer, coffee, tea, kombucha, and much more
The Picobrew MultiBrew combines the ability to make coffee with the yearning for a great craft beer. This machine is capable of brewing multiple beverages in one place and will be available for pre-order in fall. Users can make anything from kombucha to horchata in addition to a great cup of coffee.
Leviton and Alarm.com partner to release new Z-wave lighting controls
Leviton and Alarm.com have joined forces to create new Leviton smart lighting controls that allow you to control your smart lights directly from compatible Alarm.com security panels. Four new dimmers, switches, and outlets make it possible to integrate your smart lights into existing Alarm.com security systems.
Eat fried foods minus the guilt with Tidylife’s air fryer, now 22% off on Amazon
Love fried food but hate the feeling of guilt? You’re not alone. Eating too much will eventually take a toll on your body but a good way to lessen your fat intake is by cooking your food in an air fryer, like the Tidylife 5.8-quart air fryer. Get one on Amazon for just $86.
Get the gorgeous KitchenAid Queen of Hearts stand mixer for $100 less on Amazon
KitchenAid is celebrating 100 years of creating kitchen appliances, particularly stand mixers, popular and beloved in kitchens across the world. To commemorate the company’s centennial year, they’ve created the limited-edition KitchenAid Queen of Hearts 5-quart stand mixer. Get it for $300 on Amazon.
Treat yourself to a Ninja programmable coffee maker for 20% less on Amazon
Get your coffee fix right from the comforts of home with the Ninja 12-cup programmable coffee maker (CE201). Amazon sure has a sweet spot as it reduces the price of this $100 brewer by 20%. Leave the bitterness behind and snag this coffee machine while its on sale for $80.
Digital Trends Live: New European defaults for Android searches, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including new European defaults for search engines on Android, Ring access to real-time 911 data, an A.I. bar in London, a $10,000 Nintendo game, Google lets you communicate with 911 without speaking, and more.
Cook fast and easy with the Ninja Instant multicooker, now only $70 on Amazon
The Instant Pot may be the most popular name in the multicooker craze, but it’s not the only player in the game. There are other options available on the market, such as the Ninja Instant. Priced at $100, this model is an inexpensive pick perfect for beginners. With Amazon's deal, however, you can have it for only $70.