Ready to cook up a storm? Instant Pot Duo 60 is on sale for 35% off on Prime Day
If you're looking for a way to do more cooking without spending more time in the kitchen, Prime Day has a gift for you. It comes in the form of the Instant Pot Duo 60, a seven-in-one cooker that is meant to safeguard against even the most challenged home chefs. The Instant Pot Ultra 8-quart is also on sale.
The UN and Yale unite to build a ‘smart’ tiny house for the future
In an effort to create more sustainable and affordable housing for future populations, the United Nations and Yale University recently teamed together and created the Ecological Living Module, a roughly 240-square-foot tiny house, which they designed to test ways to minimize water and natural resources.
Google Assistant’s new Visual Snapshot tab prepares you for the day
Ever wish you could get an instant update of your day at a glance? Google Assistant now can show you upcoming travel plans, deliveries, bills and more as a part of the new Visual Snapshot feature. Expect more to be added as time goes by, such as the ability to see details from various to-do list apps.
GE’s scan-to-cook microwave comes with a bonus Amazon Dot for a limited time
The 0.9 cubic foot capacity GE Smart Countertop Microwave takes the mystery out of cooking. Scan food packaging barcode to set the microwave's cooking time and power levels correctly or use voice commands by speaking directly to Alexa. For a limited time, GE is bundling an Amazon Echo Dot with the new microwave.
Win a Flo detection system and catch leaks before they do damage
Your house or apartment is five times more likely to suffer water damage than it is a fire or burglary, so it makes sense to add water damage prevention measures to your home. We're giving one lucky winner a brand new Flo smart leak detection system (a $500 value).
Philips Hue will light up your life for cheap on Prime Day with smart light deals
Lighting up your life this Prime Day is a set of deals from Philips Hue, the company behind the popular smart lightbulbs making smart homes around the world just a bit brighter. We've long been fans of the brand's offerings, having first reviewed the company's smart lightbulbs way back in 2013.
These 3D-printed houses could be one-tenth the price of regular homes
Could 3D printed houses be the way of the future? Researchers from Estonia have created a 3D printable concrete-style material that’s created from milled peat, oil shale ash, and silica nanoparticles. The results could reduce the construction costs of houses by around 10 times.
Unlock your door with one touch thanks to the Kevo Contemporary
Smart locks are already decidedly 21st century, but now, they're getting some contemporary flair in terms of their aesthetics, too. On Monday, Kwikset debuted its newest smart lock model, the Kevo Contemporary. This modern smart lock promises homeowners a "DIY smart lock solution with unmatched convenience features."
Amazon Echo devices get steep discounts for Prime Day
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to see whether or not the hype around Amazon Alexa is warranted, Prime Day 2018 will likely be your chance. In advance of Amazon's biggest sale of the year, some of the company's most popular Alexa-powered smart home devices are getting their prices slashed.
Alexa for PC invades your notebook, signs a truce with Cortana
It's only recently that digital assistants have been invading enemy territory, with Cortana firing the initial salvos with clients for iOS and Android. Now, Alexa for PC is arriving on Windows 10 notebooks, and we tested her on the first to ship with Alexa pre-installed, the Acer Spin 5 2-in-1.
Two U.S. senators think your TV is spying on you, ask the FTC to investigate
U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal asked the FTC to investigate smart TV privacy policies and practices. Existing cable and satellite TV privacy rules don't apply to internet-connected TVs. The senators say smart TVs can build viewer profiles that include political affiliations.
Ring Spotlight Cam Solar review
If you’re like us, you like the idea of wireless home security cameras, but dread the low-battery warning that inevitably comes with them. We tested the Ring Spotlight Cam Solar to see if it was the answer to our dead-battery prayers. Read our review to find out how it went.
eBay will give you a free Google Home Mini with any $119 purchase
Google is having a sale, Amazon is having a sale, and now, eBay is having one, too. If you're looking for a new smart speaker for your smart home, you can now get a Google Home Mini for free with any purchase of $119 or more on eBay. In some ways, that's a better sale than you can find anywhere else.
This spider robot moves around to keep the plant on its head alive
Inspired by a dead sunflower, the founder of the robotics company Vincross modified his company's spider-like robot so that it could care for plants — moving to the sun and monitoring water levels. Calling the project "Sharing Human Technology with Plants," his goal was to test the limitations of nature.
Watch Kevin Hart ask Alexa if he’s more fit than The Rock
Turns out there are a few things that Amazon Alexa just doesn't know, and one of them is the comparative fitness of Kevin Hart and The Rock. The comedian recently sat down with three popular smart home devices -- an Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod -- to quiz them about his fitness levels.
Hurom’s latest H-AI Slow Juicer can feed itself and save you the trouble
If you won't eat your fruits and vegetables, Hurom is making it easier to drink them. Here to ensure that you're getting your daily dose of vitamins, minerals, and everything else provided by those leafy greens and apple peels is the new H-AI Slow Juicer, the latest product from the South Korean company.
A new digital picture frame is nearly indistinguishable from a real canvas
Digital picture frames are pretty old news now. But a new Kickstarter campaign has our attention -- with a promise of a digital display which uses ambient light sensors and some smart tech to look indistinguishable from an actual framed work of art. You get a massive library of images, too.
Canary’s Safety Button adds personal security when you’re away from home
Canary smart home security service and device company partnered with Noonlight's to add a personal Safety Button to the Canary app. For no extra charge, Canary subscriber household members can use the Safety Button app in any location to connect with emergency response services any time they feel threatened.
Oscar the A.I. trash can sorts your garbage and recyclables
Autonomous, an ergonomic office furniture company, announced a Kickstarter campaign for Oscar, a smart home appliance. The AI-based device sorts recyclables and garbage. Environmentally-conscious owners will get help sorting trash the device recognizes successfully and assist with additional training.
The Brava Smart Oven cooks with light (and costs about $1,000)
Cooking with fire was so 600,000 years ago. These days, you're cooking with light. At least, that is, if you're cooking with Brava and its new Pure Light Cooking technology, a new culinary methodology that harnesses light as an energy source to help you prepare delicious (and nutritious) meals.
Amazon Alexa enrolls in Northeastern, where she’ll serve as a study buddy
For students at Boston's Northeastern University, Amazon's virtual assistant is much more than a helper around the house -- she's also lending a hand in college. While she likely won't help anyone ace an organic chemistry test, she can help busy students keep track of other important information.
Don’t miss your chance to win big with Amazon’s Alexa Prime Day giveaway
Prime Day is almost here, and to celebrate, Amazon is offering some huge prizes to a few lucky winners. If you own an Alexa device, then read on to find out how you can win $50,000, a new Lexus, a smart home makeover, or a trip for two with the Alexa Prime Day giveaway.
It’s going to get crowded with Alexa, Siri, and Google in your bathroom
Voice-enabled bathroom appliances and fixtures join the growing list of smart home devices controlled by voice assistants. Amazon Alexa has the most skills today, but apps for Apple Siri and Google Home Assistant are catching up. Vendors build apps and devices that follow consumer preferences, even to the bathroom.
Breathing better can be a breeze with the latest air quality monitor from Awair
You can't see the air you breathe, but a good air quality monitor can provide you with the vision you never thought you'd have. And if that air quality monitor is from Awair, you're likely in particularly good hands. The Awair 2nd Edition promises to be a new and sophisticated solution for your home.
Building a new home in the U.K.? You may have to install an EV charging station
This week, the U.K. government unveiled a new plan to create a more environmentally friendly future, and make the nation "the best place in the world to build and own an electric vehicle." One of the key proposals involves requiring new homes to come with built-in electric vehicle charging stations.
Want to burn Sonic the Hedgehog into your morning meal? Sega can help
Sega, the Japanese video game company, is branching out of games and into home appliances by way of a toaster that burns an image of Sonic the Hedgehog directly into your morning meal. Because nothing says good morning like a piece of slightly overcooked (but impressively artistic) bread.
Ecovacs Deebot 901 robotic vacuum review
The Ecovacs Deebot 901 Floor Cleaning Robot offers a fabulous blend of usability and advanced features at a great value. A $349 cleaning robot with room mapping, great cleaning performance and smart assistant integration? It’s time to put your cleaner on notice.
Postmates delivers its on-demand service to 100 additional U.S. cities
Postmates' on-demand delivery service has launched in 100 additional cities across the U.S., marking its biggest expansion to date. New locations include Cleveland, Detroit, and Memphis, and Santa Barbara as the company seeks to take on the likes of Grubhub, UberEats, and DoorDash with fast meal delivery and more.
How to make a to-do list with Google Home
One of the useful features of voice assistants is being able to create to do lists whenever you want. We'll show you how to make a to-do list with Google Home using a combination of IFTTT and the Todoist app for quick list creation with voice commands.
Electrolux, SideChef to bring customized recipes app to Asia-Pacific market
Electrolux has a diverse market, especially when it comes to the Asia-Pacific region. To meet the needs of Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and other countries, it partnered with SideChef to make a cooking app that offers local as well as international cuisine, with language and techniques that are country specific.
Jarvish adds Alexa and AR to make its motorcycle helmet even smarter
Headgear gets smarter as Jarvish adds augmented reality and Amazon Alexa support to its new X-AR motorcycle helmet. Alexa, Siri, and OK Google all can manage the helmet's navigation, entertainment, connectivity, and communications features. Front and rear cameras provide 360 degree views via the helmet's head-up display.
Amazon Prime Day 2018 is coming to Whole Foods Markets, too
The magic of Amazon Prime Day isn't being relegated exclusively to Amazon's online home. Rather, you'll be able to exercise your Prime membership benefits at brick and mortar stores, too. This Prime Day, Amazon members who spend $10 in Whole Foods will receive $10 in Amazon credit, among other benefits.