Walmart has whopping discounts on robot and upright vacs ahead of Black Friday
In lieu of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Walmart has gotten more than a handful of robot vacuums on sale up to $300 off and upright vacuums selling up to $69 below retail. Whatever vacuum you choose, you are rest assured of an efficient clean at an awesome bargain.
LG Black Friday kitchen deal: Get 10% back as a gift card when you buy a bundle
Looking for a new kitchen appliance for your home? LG and Abt Electronics has 10% off as a gift card with these LG appliances. You can save even more by buying 4 select LG appliances together. Here's how.
Amazon drops prices on TP-Link Kasa Smart plugs and switches for Black Friday
TP-Link's Kasa Smart brand provides infrastructure products for smart homes, including plugs, lights, switches, and power strips. Amazon dropped the prices on Kasa Smart's plugs, switches, and more for Black Friday. If you're planning to add smart home components, this is a great way to save on the power components.
Straight flush: How next-gen smart toilets could revolutionize health tracking
Smart toilets may sound like a weird gimmicky novelty. However, they could turn out to be the health-tracking revolution that people have waited for. Here's why smart toilets could prove to be the internet-connected device that might one day just happen to save your life.
Amazon offers 24-hour price cut on Ecovacs Deebot robot vacs with free Echo Dot
Black Friday is only five days away, but in some cases, you can beat Black Friday prices with Amazon's 24-hour Daily Deals if you act fast. Amazon cut the prices for today only on two Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums bundled with a free Echo Dot. Buy before midnight to save up to 45%.
Ring Stick Up Camera Review: This one’s for Alexa fans
The Ring Stick Up Cam is an incredibly versatile security camera. It can be put indoors or outdoors. It also has three power options: you can run it on a battery power, plug it in or solar power it. Plus, it alerts you of movement, allows two way discussions, and lets you watch live video.
Walmart discounts Google Home smart speakers ahead of Black Friday
Black Friday offers a great opportunity for consumers to save money on smart home devices – smart speakers included. We’re still days away before the event's official kickoff, but Walmart is already pumping us up with cool deals on Google Home smart speakers. Jump on these offers now before the shopping mania begins.
Amazon has these Dyson vacuums on sale up to 50% off ahead of Black Friday
Some people wait till Black Friday or Cyber Monday to snag the best deals but Amazon is willing to give early birds a bang for their buck with two Dyson Animal vacuums on sale up to 50% off, plus the chance to get $60 more in savings with an Amazon Rewards Visa card.
If you’re tired of pressing buttons, let the Fingerbot do it remotely
The Fingerbot is a small smart home device with an extendable arm that can toggle switches and press buttons on appliances. It connects remotely to your network and gives smart control of "dumb" appliances. The Fingerbot will be available for purchase soon and is offering early bird pricing.
Google’s plan for the helpful home all goes back to privacy
The smart home landscape continues to evolve, and one of its biggest proponents is Google. We sat down with Google's Michele Turner, who talks about the company's vision for the smart home, what it's doing to get there, and what we can expect surrounding the helpful home.
The Adobe Iota all-in-one home security system gains Apple HomeKit support
The Adobe Iota, an all-in-one home security solution, released an update today that added HomeKit compatibility and support to the system. Users can arm and disarm, check a livestream, and more through the Home app. HomeKit support is slated for the Gen 1 and Gen 2 systems in the future.
Amazon rolls in discounts on Ecovacs and Shark robot vacuums for Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday promise to plummet prices but Amazon gives you the chance to be ahead of everyone else with deals on Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 610 and Shark's Robot Cleaning System S87. You'll be able to come home to spotless floors and bank on up to $170 worth of savings.
Walmart and Amazon drop delectable Instant Pot deals ahead of Black Friday
Black Friday is a great time to score massive deals on kitchen appliances — Instant Pots included. We’re still a few days away before the highly anticipated sales event officially kicks in, but Amazon and Walmart have already dropped discounts on some leading Instant Pot models.
Forget about buying business supplies, Amazon’s happy to restock for you
Amazon wants you to be able to restock office supplies more efficiently with its new Dash Smart Shelf. The shelf is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart scale that has weight-sensing technology to track inventory. The shelf tracks the stock for a product, and once it senses that item is running low, it re-orders it for you.
You can now use voice control for Sling TV on Google Nest devices
Sling TV allows you to watch your favorite shows live or stream them using your television, phone, or tablet. Until now, though, you couldn't use your voice to control the service. Now you can. Google has announced that you can use voice commands and watch Sling using your Google Nest devices.
Digital Trends Live: Disney+ issues, MacBook Pro review, ostrich robots
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Disney+ crashing issues, Uber to record your ride, Apple Music for business, Amazon Go expands, a multi-tasking ostrich robot, and more.
Project Understood improves Google’s voice recognition for those with Down syndrome
Google Assistant does a good job of understanding most queries, but not from everyone. Project Understood helps improve Google's accuracy in understanding individuals with Down Syndrome. Voice technology offers a chance for patients to live more independent lives, but they must be understood.
Cortana breaks up with Android and iOS to go steady with Microsoft 365
Last week, Microsoft announced it would end Cortana support for Android and iOS devices on January 31 in a bid to integrate the smart assistant into Microsoft 365 productivity apps. The smart assistant never reached the same audience as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Metal-bodied Huawei Sound X Smart Speaker expected to launch soon
A spec sheet for a new Huawei smart speaker has leaked on Weibo and it shows the first images of the long-rumored Huawei Sound X. The speaker is expected to be announced in late November alongside the Huawei MatePad tablet, but specific details about the smart speaker are still scarce.
Google Assistant provides a smarter way to listen to the news you care about
The "Your News Update" feature from Google Assistant makes it easier than ever to listen to the news when you're on the go. Just ask to hear the news and receive a tailored series of stories based on your interests. The update is available now and can be selected within the Google Assistant app.
SmartDesk now offers commercial-grade sit-stand desk for home offices
If you work at home, chairs and work surfaces can aid comfort and productivity ... or contribute to back pain and tight hamstrings. Engineer-driven ergonomic office furniture company Autonomous recently released the SmartDesk 2 Home Office, a less-costly version of the company's sit-stand desk for commercial offices.
Blurams Outdoor Pro facial-recognition security camera helps you screen visitors
Sophisticated home security products protect residences whether the owners are home or away. The Blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera adds AI-powered facial recognition to a smart detection system that differentiates people and vehicles from random objects. The Alexa-compatible Blurams camera sends alerts as needed.
Sparkel shines with its at-home sparkling beverage system, now on sale
The Sparkel is an at-home sparkling beverage system about the size of a standard coffee maker that lets users infuse CO2 into drinks through natural processes to create sparkling water and other healthy libations. Users can create their own cocktails, soda, and much more.
Walmart discounts these awesome toy robots ahead of Black Friday
Boxer is a straightforward plaything who's silly and engaging. If you want your kids to get a head start over the rest of their kindergarten playmates by learning how to code early, you can get the Fisher-Price Code 'n Learn Kinderbot. Get these toy robots at cool discounted prices on Walmart ahead of Black Friday.
Amazon slashes prices for two Roborock robot vacuum and mop combos
Are you ready for the next level in house-cleaning robots? As the novelty of robotic vacuums fades, some newer models mop floors while vacuuming. If a robot floor mop sounds odd, window washing robots are also breaking into the market. Amazon slashed the prices for two robot vacuum and mop combo units from Roborock.
Cricut Maker review: It makes the cut
The Cricut Maker can cut, score, emboss, and perforate paper. That's to be expected with this type of machine, but it can also cut vinyl, thin wood, fabric, cardboard and felt, too, and draw using special pens you place in the machine. Our Cricut Maker review dives into what this crafting machine offers.
Is Ring headed for a big CES? A new FCC filing suggests it is
While separately Ring's recent required FCC filings just seem like a company looking to deliver some much-needed updates to its aging doorbell lines, taken together it appears that the Amazon-backed company is set to make a big splash for CES 2020 in January.
Amazon rolls in with huge discounts on these Ecovacs robot vacuums
You don't have to wait till Black Friday to get a robot vacuum at a huge discount. Amazon is ready to hook you up with two models from Ecovacs, the budget-friendly Deebot 900 or the more expensive but very versatile Deebot Ozmo 950. Plus, save an extra $50 after being approved or an Amazon Rewards Visa card.
Apple patent aims for more streamlined control of your home lighting
Apple filed a patent this month that indicates a new type of smart light sensor might be on the way that has the potential to implement a TrueTone-like system into smart home lighting. The patent describes two primary components: A light condition sensor and a light control device.
Ikea’s Tradfri smart light bulb launches with a price to die for
If you're a fan of exposed filaments and classic flair, the Edison-style bulb might appeal to you. These decorative bulbs have caught on recently, but Ikea just introduced one for cheap. At a fraction of the cost of comparable smart bulbs, Ikea stands poised to enter the decorative light market.
Unlocking the power of smart speakers is still a challenge, Google admits
Google and Amazon have done a great job marketing the power of smart speakers to the world. But we're barely using these things to their fullest extent. "I don't think we've done a good job explaining our value proposition to consumers," said Mark Spates, Google’s product lead for smart speakers.
Amazon slashes up to $50 off the Instant Pot Duo Nova and Smart Wi-Fi
The Instant Pot is hands down, one of the most sought after small kitchen appliances that enable every home cook, amateur or not to save time, energy, and much-needed counter space. Now, you can also save money as Amazon slashes the prices of two top-rated Instant Pot models with discounts up to $50.
Digital Trends Live: 16-inch MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay, flying motorcycles, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen break down the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including the new Apple 16” MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay goes live, Google’s checking account, Disney+ opens big, Minecraft Earth, flying motorcycles, and more.
Smart home changes the life of Marine who lost leg during service
Marine Corporal Chad Watson lost his leg in an IED explosion in 2006. In recognition of his service, the Marine has been given a new smart home that makes life easier for the wounded warrior. The smart home was built by a partnership between the Gary Sinise Foundation and James Galla, a local electronic's store owner.