Keep talking — Google OKs Continued Conversation on smart displays
Now you won't have to say "Hey, Google" as often when you use Google Assistant on smart displays. Continued Conversation works with all current Google Home smart displays set to use U.S. English. Originally only available on Google Home smart speakers, you can now ask follow-up questions with smart displays as well.
Amazon axes price on Instant Pot DUO80 multi-use pressure cooker
Amazon just axed the price on the versatile Instant Pot DUO80 8-quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker. Instant Pots save time with the press of a button. The eight-quart DUO80 is the top-selling model for good reasons, it cooks for a large family or party and has the most desirable functions.
The best Google Home Mini accessories
The Google Home Mini is small, functional, and powerful, but these accessories can further improve the look and sound of the smart assistant. Wall mounts, pedestals, battery packs, and even Mickey Mouse ears expand the Mini's function beyond what it can do just out of the box.
Airbnb buys HotelTonight to accommodate last-minute travelers
If you've ever left it late to book a room on Airbnb and couldn't find anything, the company's acquisition of last-minute booking app HotelTonight looks like good news. HotelTonight launched in 2010 and currently offers hotel rooms in more than 1,700 cities in around 35 countries.
The LifeStraw Home is a water filter on bacteria-busting steroids
The LifeStraw Home is a Kickstarter product that hopes to create one of the most powerful home water filters on the market and claims to filter nearly 100 percent of bacteria from your drinking water using a membrane microfilter and activated charcoal with an ion exchange filter.
This new smoke detector can tell real fires from cooking mishaps
Cooking-related nuisance alarms have long been a common occurrence since homeowners and residents started keeping the alarms in their homes and apartments all the time but 2GIG's new smoke, heat, and freeze detector can tell the difference in smoke from synthetic materials and smoke from roasting a chicken.
It sucks to sweep: The VaBroom is both a broom and vacuum
Chasing dust bunnies is a thing of the past with the VaBroom, a new project on Kickstarter. The VaBroom aims to make dustpans redundant with a built-in, 14,000 RPM vacuum motor in the head of the broom. Best of all, it's lightweight enough to be used nearly anywhere.
Fromaggio lets you become a cheese-making machine in your own kitchen
Imagine being able to whip up your own artisanal cheese in the comfort of your home without having to make a trip to the grocery store or a specialty cheese shop. That's what Fromaggio aims to give you. The countertop-sized cheese-making machine for cheese enthusiasts is funding now on Kickstarter.
Your home is your castle – protect it with the SimCam A.I. security camera
If you’re looking to enhance your home security setup and are in the market for a new camera system to protect your castle, then read on to find out more about the SimCam’s unique features (and how you can save big).
Walmart obliterates price on Arlo Pro HD Security Camera bundle
Security is top-of-mind in smart home planning and security cameras are key components. Walmart just smashed the price on the Arlo Pro 720p HD Security Camera System bundle, with two indoor/outdoor wireless cameras and a free outdoor mount. We also found two other 720p HD smart home security cameras on sale at Walmart.
All of Amazon’s U.S. pop-up stores are about to pop off
Amazon has confirmed that it's closing all 87 of its pop-up stores in the U.S. as part of an overhaul of its retail strategy. Despite the closures, the company retains a strong interest in brick-and-mortar retail, with bookstores, 4-star stores, Amazon Go, and Whole Foods all part of its growing empire.
Upgrade your Echo or Google Home with a TP-Link smart plug for under $20
If all you're looking for in a smart home is the ability to turn a few things on and off, a discounted TP-Link smart plug or two should do the trick. They work with your Google Home or Amazon Echo, but also directly from your smartphone -- so a smart speaker hub isn't actually required.
Smart home devices are causing more security risks for businesses
Smart home devices aren't just for the home. Businesses are adopting the products, too. Security firm Trend Micro warns each new internet-connected device added, from smart speakers to thermostats and security systems, adds a new potential target for attackers if the devices aren't secured properly.
Neato Botvac D4 Connected review
The Neato Botvac Connected D4 is a reasonable mid-range robot vacuum cleaner, but a high price and limited performance means it fails to compete for value with capable, low-cost competitors. Read more in our full review.
Your dishwasher is a Swiss army knife in disguise. Here are 14 clever uses
With a name like "dishwasher," you might think you know exactly what the appliance is capable of. Turns out it can do so much more. Dishwashers aren't just for cleaning your dishes, they can also handle a whole heap of over cleaning tasks, from sanitizing kids toys to giving light fixtures a shine.
Apple’s latest purchase suggests it’s making moves in the home security sector
Apple purchased the patent portfolio of the now-defunct startup Lighthouse in late 2018. The patents include 3D-sensing technology that suggests Apple may have its eye on the home security market, an arena where its competitors Google and Amazon already have a strong foothold.
The best juicers for 2019
If you need more fruits and veggies in your diet and you're bored of chomping on kale salads, you probably need a juicer in your life. Whether you're in the market for a centrifugal or masticating model, here are the best juicers out there right now, ranging from $60 to more than a thousand bucks.
Instant Pot merges with Pyrex and others under Corelle Brands
Instant Pots are all the rage now, even in the business world. Instant Brands, the maker of Instant Pots, announced that it is merging with Corelle Brands. While the terms of the deal weren't disclosed, it will put Instant Pot under the same umbrella as Pyrex, CorningWare, and SnapWare.
August View is a high-res video doorbell that also adds color to your entryway
August Home announced August View, a wire-free, high-resolution video doorbell with two-way audio, motion detection, and free video clip cloud storage. The video sensor captures 1440p resolution video, 33 percent higher than 1080p full HD video. Higher resolution means more pixels for images with greater detail.
This recent study shows we’re already accustomed to our A.I. assistants
Stone Temple, a subsidiary of Perficient Digital surveyed 1,700 users of smartphones and other digital devices and found that people are becoming accustomed to using voice commands at a progressive rate, not to mention adopting new technologies like IoT, digital assistants and smart speakers..
Quip’s electric toothbrush for kids makes oral hygiene less of a hassle
Quip is launching a new and dentist-approved electric toothbrush for kids. The toothbrush will feature the same guiding features found in Quip's original product for adults but reimagined for smaller mouths. The device, accepted by the American Dental Association, will start at $25.
Line’s Clova Desk smart screen mimics your smartphone, in your smart home
After a short delay, messaging app Line appears to be ready to release its Google Home Hub challenger: The Clova Desk. The smart screen may control your smart home, but this is not emphasized, and the company instead is keen to show how it works with the Line messaging app -- something it has over the competition.
No one gadget will improve your day-to-day life more than a smart lock
You can buy anything from a smart fridge to a smart toaster in 2019, but after trying them all, nothing improves day-to-day life more than a smart lock. We took a look at a couple of smart locks, and won’t be going back to the dumb ones any time soon, thanks to Kwikset.
Google Duo audio calling reportedly arriving soon to Google Home speakers
Get ready for Google Duo audio calls on Google Home smart speakers. Android and iOS mobile devices, Windows and iOS computers, and Chromebooks all support Duo video calls. The Google Home Hub lacks a camera but supports incoming video calls and now it appears Home smart speakers will soon support audio-only Duo calls.
Amazon reportedly planning an all-new grocery chain separate from Whole Foods
Amazon may be about to bolster its retail presence even further, with a new report suggesting it’s planning to launch a new grocery chain separate from its Whole Foods business. The new store would offer a broader range of items at cheaper prices, and could open its first site before year-end.
Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor review
The Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor allows you to add motion control to any Hue light, boosting safety and security with a welcoming ambience on your return home. Once you have it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it. We took it for a test run and came away impressed.
If you want a pair of Focals smartglasses, be prepared to go through a process
North makes Focals, smart glasses that are customized for your face. The company makes a 3D model of your head and walks you through a demo. But that’s only your first visit. A second fitting is required to make sure the projector, which shows the weather, directions, and more, is crisp and clear for you.
How cold should your fridge be? Searching for that magic number
It can be tricky to nail down the perfect temperature for a refrigerator, but tests suggest 37 degrees might be the magic number for the best quality food and longest storage life. Use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure you hit the right temperature for your fridge.
Hate poop? Then $500 may not be too much to pay for this toilet-cleaning robot
Which is better for cleaning your toilet: A good, old-fashioned toilet cleaning brush or a $500 robot toilet cleaner? We decided to take the Giddel robot by Altan Robotics for a couple of test runs to see whether the device is actually worth the cost. Here’s how things went.
This oven promises a perfect Neopolitan-style pizza in 60 seconds
Rule the next neighborhood cook-off with Ooni's high-temperature pizza oven. The Ooni Koda pizza oven promises jaw-dropping Neopolitan-style pizza in 60 seconds. The gas-fueled oven heats to 932 degrees Fahrenheit, twice as hot as most domestic ovens and retains heat with a carbon-steel shell and inch-thick insulation.
Walmart knocks down prices on Google Home devices and bundles
Walmart continues to offer discounts and deals on Google Home devices. Save on Google Home, Google Home Hub, Google Home Mini 2-pack, and the Google Smart TV Kit including a Google Home Mini and a Chromecast device. Check this sale if you're configuring a smart home or want easier TV streaming.
A security flaw leaves Ring doorbells and cameras vulnerable to spying
You might think that your security devices are keeping you safe, but they may expose you in another way. Security researchers at Dojo by BullGuard showed a security vulnerability in Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell that allows a hacker to access video and audio and even inject counterfeit video.
How to “Marie Kondo” your fridge in a few easy steps
Is your fridge a little too messy? Sometimes our own habits can get in the way: Check out our guide on how to Marie Kondo your fridge, getting rid of what doesn't matter and learning how to keep your refrigerator cleaned out in the future. Create a strategy for your fridge and watch how things change.
Can Casper’s Glow Light help the sleep deprived? I tried it to find out
Casper, the same company that sells luxury mattress, created a light that's designed to help you fall asleep. What is it all about? And, more importantly, does it really work? I tried the Casper Glow to find out if it really can help with sleep. Here's how things went with Casper's Glow night light.