Mattel ditches its child-focused smart hub following criticism
It seemed like a good idea at the time, perhaps, but Mattel has decided to abandon the child-focused smart hub that it showed off at CES 2017.
Amazon is ready to do more of its own delivering with Seller Flex
Amazon is looking into its own delivery service called Seller Flex. This could allow for further fulfillment of two-day shipping.
Choosy? You can light up your home in 16 million colors with these solutions
The LIFX Beam and Tile kits offer ambient lighting kits that can illuminate in more than 16 million colors and create patterns on your wall
Look out, Alexa — Google Assistant is new and improved and ready to go
Now, Google has debuted the latest and greatest iteration of Google Assistant, which is built into the entire Google Home family.
Cribitt app wants to help New Yorkers find an apartment fast
Cribitt is heralded as the "only on-demand rental app," allowing renters to summon an agent and view apartments with a tap of a button.
Protect yourself from fire and flooding with next-gen Roost detection devices
Roost is already unveiling the second generation of its Smart Battery and Smart Water Leak and Freeze Detector.
Adore smart scale claims to use A.I. to give you a better sense of your body
Adore is an artificially intelligent scale that promises to provide a holistic view of how your body is performing at any given time.
Puerto Rico website is keeping track of the island’s re-emerging infrastructure
Status.pr is a website the Puerto Rican government set up so citizens can see how the recovery effort is going.
The ‘Classyfier’ table figures out what you’re drinking, plays appropriate music
Classyfier smart table is able to detect what beverages people are drinking around it, and select the appropriate mood music.
Starbucks will no longer sell products on its online store
Starbucks officially shuttered its online store, which means that you can no longer purchase your favorite Starbucks products on the web.
This device protects packages delivered to your door while you’re away
Package Guard has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its device that protects deliveries from being stolen when no one is home.
Do you smell that? Prolitec brings “ambient scenting” to the IoT market
The company, which has had a lot of success in ambient scenting for the home, is expanding in the retail market.
Alexa gets some company: Lystr takes the headache out of creating grocery lists
Meet Lystr, a new product that just made its Kickstarter debut and is aimed at taking the hassle out of creating grocery lists.
Grow Duo adds some 21st-century brains to your old-fashioned garden
The Grow Duo is a smart gardening device that helps you develop a garden, with useful tools such as automatic watering.
Bored with ironing? Effie quickly irons up to 12 items of clothing at once
Effie takes care of ironing for you. Just add up to 12 clothing items, and you'll have ironed clothes in about 3 minutes.
Your hotel stay could soon involve a smart room thanks to Hilton
At the Skift Global Forum, Hilton CEO Christopher J. Nassetta teased a new concept involving a "smart room."
Like this shirt? Finery suggests clothes like Spotify suggests songs
An interview with Finery founder and CEO Whitney Casey about the site that’s like a virtual closet for your clothes.
Samsung SmartThings and ADT partner on new home security hub
Samsung SmartThings and ADT have created a smart home security system that combines hard wired technology of ADT with the SmartThings system.
Here’s everything we expect from Google’s October 4 hardware event
Google October 4 hardware event is expected to bring the Pixel 2, a new Pixelbook, Google Home Mini, Daydream VR headset, and more.
Uniquely J is a new brand from Walmart's Jet.com meant to take on Amazon
Following its 2016 acquisition of online brand Jet.com, Walmart is launching a new product line called Uniquely J.
Get a meal in a cup delivered to your door with Daily Harvest
Meet Daily Harvest, the company that wants to send you breakfast, lunch, or if you're really on a liquid diet, dinner in a cup.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Eskates, snow bikes, a better measuring cup
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Tesla is sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Tesla is sending Powerwall batteries to the island to help get their power back on track.
You can eat these sensors that keep tabs on your food's freshness
Researchers have developed biodegradable microsensors that might "provide the vital link between food products and the Internet of Things."
Smarter Coffee brews your java with voice commands
Smarter Coffee can brew your coffee drink from afar using a smartphone app or voice commands as it can link up to Alexa and other smart hubs.
Every morning can start with a sunrise using the Beddi Glow smart clock
In order to make waking up a more gradual and comfortable process, Witti's new Beddi Glow simulates a natural sunrise in the bedroom.
Weekly Rewind: Amazon's new product lineup, the Levi's smart jacket, the Chrome competitor
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.
Casper and American Airlines want you to sleep better on your next flight
Casper is providing bedding for American Airlines in December. So if you're planning on any holiday traveling, this is an early present.
Google may be preparing a tabletop Echo Show competitor, code-named Manhattan
Google's Manhattan project, a smart home speaker with a built-in screen, will reportedly launch by the end of 2017.
Anthropologie hands you AR and CGI tools to design your living room
Thanks to a new app from Anthropologie, you'll be able to decorate your abode in style, and in augmented reality.
Amazon’s new Fire TV with Alexa does everything Apple TV doesn’t
A new Amazon Fire TV dongle will bring excellent picture and Alexa integration to your big screen for just $70.
Want to keep your home spotless? The Ecovacs M80 Pro robotic vacuum can help
The Ecovacs Deebot M80 Pro is a smart cleaning bot that just might take the chore out of vacuuming for good.
Bellroy wallet-inspired bags are designed to carry tech without the bulk
Bellroy just launched its first set of bags. The Bellroy bags series is designed to carry laptops and other gear without the bulk.