Smart lock startup Otto hits the brakes just a few weeks from launch
The startup behind the Otto smart lock has suspended operations after a firm withdrew an acquisition offer. It's now evaluating its options.
Weekly Rewind: The best of 2017, the truth on eggnog, the future of photography
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Xiaomi’s next A.I.-packed voice assistant speaker may support Cortana
Xiaomi subsidiary Yeelight is launching a new voice assistant speaker that supports two AI-based assistants, one of which is Amazon Alexa.
‘I’m scared!’ — Enjoy this grandmother’s reaction to the Google Home Mini
An 85-year-old grandmother recently had her first go with Google's smallest smart speaker and was terrified and impressed all at once.
LG products powered by A.I. will be tied together under the new ThinQ brand
From today forward, all LG products powered by A.I. from home appliances to TVs will be tied together under company's new ThinQ brand.
Standing desks are so 2017 — the Deskcise Pro is a biking desk
FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro is a desk that doesn’t just get you on your feet, but has you working out while working.
Your Sonos or Bose speaker (probably) isn’t haunted, but it could be hacked
A vulnerability in certain Sonos and Bose speakers lets remote attackers play sound on them, including Alexa and Google home commands.
Amazon reveals its biggest hit this holiday season, and it involves Alexa
Amazon has shown off some stats for the holiday season, and as usual it hasn't held back with the superlatives.
Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017
What were some of our favorite crowdfunding projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter over the course of 2017? We're glad you asked!
From candles to LEDs, a quick look at Christmas lights’ past
Christmas lights are actually quite old; they date back to the 1880s, when Thomas Edison decorated Menlo Park.
Want better beer, fancy cocktails, and ‘aged’ wine? Try these drinking gadgets
What are you drinking at your party? You might want a variety of drinks, so we rounded up some of the better drinking gadgets to help out.
Your Blink doorbell and security camera are now part of the Amazon family
Amazon announced the acquisition of Kickstarter darling Blink, whose smart security solutions include cameras and doorbells.
Weekly Rewind: ‘The Last Jedi,’ the first HomeKit smart bulb, the tiniest phone
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Smart home holiday gift guide: There’s still time to buy these for under $150
As you scramble to do last-minute shopping this holiday season, check out our smart home holiday gift guide for deals under $150.
Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it
SoapBox has developed a voice recognition platform that specifically understands children, ready for next-gen interactive toys and lots more.
Amazon wants to bring back family game night with Echo Buttons
Echo Buttons come in two-packs for $20 and are now available for purchase. A version of Trivial Pursuit for Echo is in development
LEDVANCE Introduces New HomeKit-Enabled Sylvania Smart+ Filament Light Bulb
Sylvania is expanding its range of smart light bulbs with new bulbs that work with Apple HomeKit and Siri commands, without Wi-Fi.
Aura Starter Kit review
Aura’s innovative take on motion detection may be technically impressive, but fails to justify a $200 price tag. Find out in our Aura Starter Kit Review.
This smart safe opens via keypad, smartphone, or remote access
Solo Technology Holdings LLC announced that it will introduce the newest member of the iKeyp Smart Safe product line at CES 2018.
Turn your toilet into a bidet with the Slim Two Smart Toilet Seat
The Slim Two Smart Toilet Seat is said to be a z'cleaner, healthier, and more eco-friendly smart toilet seat.z'
DT Giveaway: Canary Home Security System
Secure your holiday packages with this home security system giveaway from Canary. They've even included a 1-year membership stocking stuffer.
Take a breath of clean air with LG’s PuriCare smart air purifier and dust sensor
PuriCare features an air monitoring system that automatically removes fine dust particles in air. It analyzes even when the filter is off.
With batteries that last 2 years, Blink’s Video Doorbell has no need for wires
Already a big name in video home security, Blink has expanded its collection with the Blink Video Doorbell.
You can assemble this foldable M.A.DI flatpack A-frame home in just six hours
Newly produced in Italy, this versatile, foldable M.A.DI. house can be deployed for a wide variety of uses from housing to disaster relief.
At $20, Zlink may be the cheapest way to turn your home into a smart home
Meet Zlink, heralded as the "smallest, easiest to use, most affordable way" to turn your home into a smart home.
Shapa is a display-less scale that hopes to prove you’re more than a number
Meet Shapa, a scale that leverages AI and machine learning to create healthier habits and hopefully prevent disease.
Samsung WV9900 FlexWash washing machine review
The Samsung FlexWash washing machine is two in one, giving you the ability to wash two loads at once.. Here's how it did in our review.
Samsung DV60M9900 FlexDry review
The Samsung FlexDry is two dryers in one, giving you the flexibility to dry delicates on top while your laundry tumbles below. Find out more in our review.
Gutting this A/V rack was just the start of our home-theater overhaul
Digital Trends, Control4 and Technology Design Associates partnered with Sony and Audio Control to renovate an aging home theater.
Five companies, other than Shazam, that Apple should acquire
After Apple's acquisition of music app Shazam, these are the top five companies we think Apple should acquire next.
Google Home Max review
The Google Home Max with Google Assistant is a massive speaker with a massive price tag. But it also boasts great sound quality.
Weekly Rewind: Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone 8, paper lightsabers, Nissan Leaf review
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Bedjet review
BedJet is essentially an HVAC system for your bed. It blows either warm or cool air into your sheets – and we tried one out so you don’t have to.
Apple’s digital assistant Siri could soon be whispering sweet nothings to you
There may be times, such as when you're out and about, when you'd prefer Siri to whisper back its response. Apple is looking into the idea.