Did I leave the stove on? Nortek’s new smart home sensor lets us know
In an innovative development for smart kitchens, Nortek Security & Control's new 2GIG Stove & Grill Guard lets you know if you left the oven on after cleaning, cooking, or socializing.
Love smoked meat? Scientists figured out how to make it better
Researchers have used a filter to remove some of the carcinogens from smoke. The result? Smoked food that's safer and tastier.
With Key, Amazon will drop packages right inside your door
Amazon Key is a new solution from the online retail giant that doesn't want to stop at your front door, but wants to go right through it.
The Hoover SmartWash hopes to make carpet cleaning as easy as vacuuming
Cleaning your carpet no longer has to be a job reserved for the pros. Not if you have the professional help of the new Hoover SmartWash.
‘Alexa, give me a cookie!’ Are digital assistants ruining my son?
My four-year-old son likes to play songs from his favorite movies and asks for the time via our Amazon Alexa device. Are these cute interactions with the voice assistant harming him somehow, or am I just overreacting?
Electrolux develops the first fridge made with recycled plastic
Electrolux has created a refrigerator prototype that depends upon bioplastics from renewable sources. It's the first such refrigerator in the world.
Save $100 on this best-selling robot vacuum from Amazon
Are you ready for the future of vacuuming? The Deik Robotic Vacuum Cleaner has all of the features you'd expect from a Roomba, for half the price.
Look out, Alexa and Google Assistant — Watson Assistant is coming for you
Watson, the supercomputer who has won Jeopardy!, helped Marchesa design a dress, and analyzed tennis matches at the U.S. Open, is now coming to your home.
This printer can create an image directly onto beer foam
A new printer lets bartenders show off by the ability to print edible ink directly onto the foam on a frosty glass of beer.
Honeywell Lyric T5 review
The Honeywell Lyric T5 isn’t the prettiest or smartest, but adds app-based control and geo-fencing to the classic digital thermostat without breaking the bank
View in Your Space by Lowe’s applies AR to your next home improvement project
View in Your Space helps buyers see what appliances, furniture, and other products might look in their homes before actually making their purchases.
See how that couch would look in your living room in AR with Ikea Place
Now, with Ikea Place, you can use augmented reality to "see" potential pieces of furniture in your home before pulling out your credit card. It's now on Android too.
Amazon Go customers are still adjusting to the grab-and-go model
According to the vice president of Amazon Go, it has taken shoppers a bit of time to get used to the fact that walking out of a store without stopping by a cash register is legal.
Walmart and Handy are teaming up to make furniture assembly easier
In an effort to not be left behind in the dust, Walmart has become the newest retailer to offer in-home furniture and appliance setup for its customers.
North Carolina police force asks Google for data from devices near crime scenes
Police in Raleigh North Carolina are issuing search warrants to request Google turn over data on mobile devices that have come close to a crime scene.
Google ups the ante on its war against Amazon with Shopping Actions
Google's new initiative is being called Shopping Actions, and it allows retailers to give their customers "an easy way to shop...with a universal cart."
How to clean an Instant Pot quickly and effectively
A good deep cleaning will get rid of all that built-up grime, food particles, and mineral deposits, and you'll be back at it with Sunday night family dinners in no time. We'll walk you through an easy step-by-step guide on how to clean your Instant Pot.
GrubHub and Yelp team up to offer delivery from more than 80,000 restaurants
GrubHub and Yelp have expanded their partnership, which will result in twice as many restaurants being made available on the Yelp website that offer delivery from Grubhub.
An office in France is testing Li-Fi technology for the first time
Philips Lighting, who you likely know best for its bulbs and other illuminating fixtures, is now moving into the internet space by offering Light Fidelity, otherwise known as LiFi.
Watch this adorable grandmother ask Alexa to scratch her back
In a video that has since gone viral (and that underscores the shortcomings of our virtual assistants), a grandmother asks Alexa to scratch her back.
Trulia’s ‘What Locals Say’ feature gives homebuyers neighborhood insights
Trulia is launching a new product feature called What Locals Say in hopes of helping buyers and renters alike discover a community that will make a house feel like a home.
How to make coasters that connect guests to your Wi-Fi with a single tap
Tired of reciting your Wi-Fi password every time your houseguests want to connect to your network? We've got a solution for you: NFC drink coasters that will automatically grant guests access to your Wi-Fi when they tap their phone on them
SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review
The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Start Kit comes with the basic accessories needed to protect your home, but you’ll likely need to expand into the smart home ecosystem to use it.
Off-the-shelf smart home devices are a lot less safe than you think, report says
Researchers have found that a wide range of common smart home products can be compromised in as little as 30 minutes using default, factory-set passwords.
The Coravin wine opener lets you pour a glass without uncorking the bottle
Coravin Model Eleven inserts a needle into the cork of your favorite wine bottle so you can drink at your own pace without letting a good vintage go bad.
There’s finally a pillow designed specifically with side-sleepers in mind
Meet the SleepSmart Pillow, an adjustable pillow meant for people who don't sleep on their backs or on their stomachs, but on their side.
The Vitamix Aer Disc Container will help you bring the restaurant into your home
You don't need to go to culinary school to master top chefs' culinary techniques. At least, not with the Vitamix Aer Disc Container as part of your arsenal.
Alexa could soon be getting a lot less verbose with the new Brief Mode
Alexa-enabled devices, like the Echo or Echo Show, now have a new so-called "brief mode" that does away with some of Alexa's spoken responses with simple beeps.
Amazon might offer a pickup service for Whole Foods and other retailers
It would appear that Amazon is looking to offer a pickup service for both Whole Foods and a "marquee" of other stores.
The Lynx Pro security camera will keep watching your back even sans power
A disruption in power shouldn't disrupt your ability to keep your loved ones safe, and luckily, Tend's new Lynx Pro security camera agrees.
Giveaway: Maximize March Madness With The Logitech Harmony Elite
Get rid of the multitude of remotes on your coffee table and maximize your NCAA tournament watching experience with a free Logitech Harmony Elite universal remote paired with a Google Home Mini. We're giving away a set to two lucky hoops fans.
New tariffs pushed on foreign washing machines and solar panels
New tariffs pushed by the Trump administration will be contested by Swedish washing machine maker Electrolux.
Ellumi will illuminate your life as it kills surface-living bacteria
Meet the Ellumi, a new LED under cabinet light that promises to kill bacteria safely, effectively, and perhaps most saliently, continuously.
Which Echo to buy: Here’s a rundown of all the Alexa speakers
Wondering which Amazon Echo to buy? Find out the key differences between the Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Show, Echo Dot, and Echo Spot.