Amazon cuts prices for Ninja smart coffee makers that brew custom java
Amazon shrunk the prices of a rich selection of intelligent and programmable Ninja coffee makers. It's always coffee season, but spring is an auspicious time to upgrade your tired coffee maker. Buy a Ninja coffee maker now and you'll have plenty of time before summer to practice brewing custom hot and cold drinks.
This discounted Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker is a great Instant Pot alternative
Cooking with a pressure cooker is one of the best ways to quickly prepare delicious meals that would normally take longer. Best-selling cooking author, Chrissy Tiegen tweeted that she might have converted into a slow cooker herself. Amazon is discounting the Ninja Instant Cooker and the Ninja Foodi.
Alexa is more popular, but Google Home users are more satisfied, survey finds
Amazon Alexa may be the most popular smart speaker on the market, but Google Home owners are more satisfied. That's according to a recent study that examined the use of the leading smart speakers. According to the study, Google Home was better at answering questions and controlling other devices.
Amazon Echo Spot review
The Amazon Echo Spot, the newest member of Amazon’s smart speaker family, is cute, fun, sleek, and the perfect little alarm clock. With this little device, you'll be snoozing the alarm just for fun.
Airbnb’s most popular rental in the world is a California cabin
Airbnb's most popular rental globally is a tiny dome-topped cabin in California. The revelation came as the online accommodation service celebrated half a billion guest arrivals globally since its launch in 2008. Airbnb currently offers around six million places to stay in more than 80,000 cities around the world.
Amazon slices prices on Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats for Alexa, Google Home
Amazon sliced the prices of Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats that integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other smart home platforms. Nest and Ecobee are two of the best-selling brands because of their abilities to learn based on owner behavior and work with remote sensors to set temperatures.
Trump administration might undo Obama-era LED light rules
The Bush administration made incandescent light bulbs a thing of the past, and the Obama administration attempted to extend it. But the Trump administration wants to roll back a Department of Energy rule that would require specialty light fixtures to move away from wasteful incandescent lightbulbs.
Smoothie-making robots are here to steal your Jamba Juice job
Want a custom smoothie made by a robot to your exact specifications? Of course you do. Fortunately, California startup Blendid is here to make that delicious science fiction dream a reality. Here's all you need to know about its new venture, recently launched in San Francisco.
Amazon cuts spring prices on August Smart Locks for Alexa, Google Home, and Siri
Amazon dropped August Smart Lock prices for springtime. As the weather warms up in the U.S., adding a smart lock is one of the most popular smart home security upgrades. August's smart locks work with existing interior deadbolt hardware and, depending on the model work with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri.
Amazon sale drops prices on Oral-B electric toothbrushes by up to $100
Electric toothbrushes offer a lot of advantages. Whether you just want a quality electric that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, or you’re in the market for one with the latest smart features, these Oral-B Pro deals can help you keep your teeth healthy and save you some money.
Wyze Sense starter kit bundles home security essentials in a $20 package
Wyze Labs has introduced a $20 home security sensor kit to pair with its highly regarded $25 Wyze Cam. The starter kit bundles two contact sensors, a motion detector, and the Wyze Bridge, and are designed to trigger the tiny, 1080p HD Wyze Cam to start recording when they sense movement.
Proposed NICE standards promise more powerful smart cameras, no matter the brand
The next generation of smart cameras could be powered by a set of specifications currently under development. The NICE Alliance released the first public draft of standards for a system that would allow smart cameras from multiple brands to share tech, run the same apps, and communicate with each other.
Get a free camera and 15% off a SimpliSafe home security system
Buy a SimpliSafe home security system to get a 15-percent discount and a free security camera. The sale runs through the end of this week. Buy a SimpliSafe system, try it for 60 days, and if you're not happy, return it with prepaid shipping for a full refund. SimpliSafe arrives ready to protect, no drilling or tools required.
PicoBrew Pico C moves beyond beer to make cold-brew, kombucha, and more
The PicoBrew Pico C is already an ideal appliance for any aspiring homebrewer, but now it can do much more. With a software update and the new Pico C Craft Beverage Bundle, you can use the kitchen countertop device to make perfect cold-brew coffee, kombucha, and any number of craft spirits.
Arlo listens to feedback, improves video quality for its premier security camera
Arlo relaunched its flagship Ultra 4K HDR security camera system with worldwide availability. Arlo addressed issues from a limited early release and now the marquee brand from the smart home security camera company is available in multiple configurations with an A.I.-driven premier monitoring system.
Amazon slashes prices on Echo devices that play Alexa’s sweetest-sounding music
Amazon slashed prices on Alexa-controlled Echo devices with the best music sound quality. All Alexa smart speakers stream music, but some sound better than others. Save on Echo Plus and the Echo Sub bundled with Echo and Echo Plus speakers. These deals give you better music in your home office or a full-on party room.
Dyson sale shatters prices on vacuums just in time for spring cleaning
Steep price cuts on Dyson vacuum cleaners for the spring cleaning season help you save money on the tools you need. Multipurpose vacuums have no rivals when you attack major seasonal cleaning chores. We've found the best discounts on Dyson vacuums from Amazon and Walmart and put them all in one place.
How to Airbnb your home
Learning how to Airbnb your home? Our guide will help you prepare and make sure that you avoid common mistakes. Read on to learn about the best supplies, security, and devices to use, along with what fees you can expect and how to price your rental the smart way. Give your Airbnb guests the best experience you can.
Your Instant Pot can do it all. Research says it has another important function
Your Instant Pot can already do just about everything you ask of it in the kitchen, but did you know that it's also great for sterilization, too? Researchers at Dakota State University tested pressure cookers and found that Instant Pot provides enough pressure and heat to kill off food-spoiling bacteria.
Amazon lowers Echo Dot cost and slashes price of the Dot and Smart Plug bundle
Amazon just unleashed two extraordinary price cuts on third-generation Echo Dot smart speakers, which means the Alexa device is finally back in stock following the blowout sales last holiday season. The third-gen Amazon Echo Dot sold out in December, a sign of how popular the Alexa smart speaker has become.
Walmart drops prices on Google Home Hub and Lenovo smart displays
Walmart slashed the prices of Google Home smart displays for two highly-regarded Lenovo models and the original Google Home Hub. We can't think of a better way to improve your smart home setup this spring than adding a smart display for graphic and video content, and these three deals can help you save up to $100.
Walmart serves up a rare deal on the Google Home Max at $100 off
Some deals are predictable and others are pre-announced, but Walmart has posted a rare deal: $100 off the powerful Google Home Max. Since the Google Home Max price holds firm almost all the time, waiting may not be prudent in this case. If you want one, you probably want to get one now.
Dyson’s newest products strive to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit
Dyson launched products to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit. A Dyson intelligent task light cycles in tune with nature and a personal air purifier harnesses a unique airflow property. Microprocessors in Dyson's new vac self-adjust 8,000 times a second. The new Dyson products focus on improved personal comfort.
Amazon shaves $50 off the Coway Mighty air purifier ahead of allergy season
When it's allergy season, a good air purifier is a must-have for sufferers. The Coway Mighty air purifier (now on sale from Amazon) is one of the best on the market, greatly improving the air quality inside your home by removing dust, dander, pollen, and other contaminants.
LG’s SnowWhite is a Keurig for lovers of homemade ice cream
Imagine ice cream on demand. That's exactly what LG's SnowWhite concept brings to your kitchen. This countertop appliance, on display at this year's South by Southwest, is like a Keurig machine for ice cream lovers that produces your favorite frozen desserts from nothing but a little pod.
Amazon slices prices in half for AeroGardens smart indoor garden, today only
AeroGardens can grow up to six plants at one time. The plants grow in water, not soil, so you never have the mess of outdoor gardening in your clean home. This method allows the plants to grow five times faster than if they were planted in soil. And this Amazon deal cuts their price in half, today only.
Walmart slashes prices on iRobot Roomba and Shark Ion robot vacuums
Walmart slashed prices of top robot vacuums from iRobot, Shark, Eufy, and Ecovacs just in time for Spring Cleaning season. You'll still have to wash your windows, but with a Roomba, Ion, RoboVac, or Deebot on the job you can retire that old upright and let a robot vacuum take over floor-cleaning duty.
Instant Pot has another winner with its Accu Slim sous vide
Instant Pot is known for making pressure cooking devices that can perform multiple cooking functions all in one pot. But Instant Pot also has an immersion circulator called the Accu Slim, which lets you affordably cook sous vide recipes at home. How does it perform? We tested the device to find out.
Air purifiers get steep price cuts on Amazon just in time for allergy season
Spring kicks off allergy season, and Amazon has cut prices on three highly rated air purifiers to bring relief. Living with contaminants in the air can have long-term consequences, according to the EPA, so proactive steps to improve the quality of the air you breathe can help today and later on.
Postmates now offers a way to get free delivery on meal orders
Postmates is offering customers the chance to order meals with free delivery. But you'll have to be cool with the idea of waiting a little longer for your food to arrive as the delivery driver will be carrying other meals for different customers. The feature launched in cities across the U.S. this week.
Amazon cuts prices on Alexa-controlled Echo and Echo Dot bundles
Amazon cut prices on Alexa and Amazon Echo device bundles. The second-gen Amazon Echo and third-gen Echo Dot are bundled in discounted deals with the Amazon Smart Plug. The Echo and Echo Dot are also bundled together. If you're starting or expanding an Alexa-based smart home network, check these deals.
Walmart drops prices on air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and more
Walmart dropped prices on best-selling air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and La Gourmet. Interest in air fryers took off when home cooks realized the possibility for guilt-free fried food when you cook with very little to zero oil. We've found the best discounts on popular air fryers so you can compare the deals.
Tombot is the hyper-realistic dog robot that puts Spot to shame
Forget Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot canine, and move over Sony’s Aibo! When it comes to robot dogs, the folks behind a new Kickstarter campaign have plans to stake their claim as makers of man’s (and woman’s) newest best friend. Here's how it works and who it aims to help.
Fibaro smart devices are now compatible with the Samsung SmartThings hub
Samsung SmartThings now supports even more devices with the recent integration of Fibaro, a company known for its smart home sensors. Several devices are already compatible, with more on the way. In time, Fibaro hopes to make its entire line compatible with SmartThings.