Amazon is discounting Echo Plus and Bose Home Speaker 300 ahead of Black Friday
Both the Echo Plus and the Bose Home Speaker 300 let you enjoy your music hands-free. The affordable Echo Plus works as a smart hub to control your smart home devices. The Home Speaker 300 may not work as a hub, but it has both Alexa and Google Assistant built-in and more importantly, sounds incredible.
Oprah got it right with these tech gifts: Sony speaker, Beats, and more
Oprah has chosen, and Amazon published this year's list of Oprah's Favorite Things. Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones, Sony SRS Extra Bass portable Bluetooth speakers, and Echo Dot Kids Edition smart speakers made the list, so we'd say Oprah got it right with these tech gifts.
SimpliSafe Smart Lock Review: Gorgeous, and easy to install
SimpliSafe recently expanded its home security portfolio with its first smart lock. Not only is it one of the easiest smart locks to install, but it's also one of the best-looking devices currently on the market. However, can it match its good looks with useful features? Find out in our review.
Always be a video call away from your pets with the PetChatz HDX
Nothing feels like your pet rushing to meet you after a long day of work. Their furry faces can soothe even the most stressful day. With PetChatz HDX, you can see your pet's face at any time. The streaming video camera lets you talk, give treats, and even play games with your pet from afar.
Amazon takes up to $108 off these DeLonghi coffee and espresso machines
While the cost of a premium coffee machine is quite high, Amazon sweetens up some deals on two DeLonghi coffee and espresso machines that lets you in on up to $108 in savings. You may even qualify to slash $50 more on the price of either model with an approved Amazon Rewards Visa card.
At home or away, the modular Hexcal Monolith ‘e-Butler’ charges all your devices
The Hexcal Monolith is a modular power-management device that offers fast charging of more than 300 different devices. The modular design makes it easy to take with you when you're on the go. Integrated voice control provides real-time updates of your devices' charge status.
Amazon shatters the prices on Ring Video Doorbells and throws in a free Show 5
Black Friday is coming fast, but Amazon sure isn't waiting to spring great deals, especially on its own smart home devices. Amazon shattered the prices of Ring's Video Doorbell 2 and Video Doorbell Pro, each bundled with an Echo Show 5 smart display.
This weather station system is a smart forecasting device you need in your home
Weather stations haven’t quite caught up with the smart home revolution yet, but WeatherFlow hopes to change that: Its unique new Tempest smart weather system just passed its funding goal on Kickstarter, but there’s still time to take advantage of an Early Bird discount.
Need a humidifier this winter? Walmart drops the price of this Honeywell model
With winter just around the corner, temperatures have already begun to drop in many parts of the country. The Honeywell Cool Moisture Germ-Free Humidifier can help! It is regularly priced at $80. It is on sale right now at Walmart for $69 for a total savings of 14%.
Hunter Douglas smart blinds and shades blot out the sun, but come at a cost
Hunter Douglas has unveiled their new Smart Shades using PowerView Motorization. These shades, privacy sheers, blackout curtains, shutters and more are fully automated using the Hunter Douglas PowerView App or voice control with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, Siri or other home hubs and assistants.
Ring doorbell security flaw opened the door to hackers
Amazon Ring has fixed a security vulnerability in its Ring doorbell that could have potentially allowed hackers to get Wi-Fi passwords and access homeowners’ networks to organize a larger attack on the network. Bitdefender found the vulnerability when the Ring doorbell is first configured to a Wi-Fi network.
Airbnb to verify every single listing by end of 2020 to bolster guests’ safety
Airbnb announced a new safety initiative for its customers that will verify every single Airbnb listing around the globe. The safety updates include 100% verification of listings, a guest money-back guarantee, a 24/7 Neighbor Hotline, and risk scoring. The company said it hopes to bring back trust to its community.
Snag free ice cream in select cities to celebrate Alexa’s 5th birthday
Amazon's virtual assistant wants you to know that it’s her special day because for a limited time today, you can snag a free scoop of ice cream at participating locations . Just know that the selection is only limited Alexa’s favorite flavor, which happens to be Mint Microchip.
Best Buy will shut down its Insignia smart home products, making them dumb again
Best Buy is shutting down its Insignia line of smart home devices tomorrow. Any devices will lose their "smart" functionality, but most will still act as a "dumb" version except for the smart camera. Customers can receive a partial refund for their products by going online.
New research finds that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers
A new study about the vulnerabilities of smart speakers, like Amazon Echo, Apple Home Pod, and Google Home, has been released. All the researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications had to do was shine a special laser on the smart speakers to manipulate them.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook rebrands, Superman on glass, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Hanif Jackson discuss the biggest trending topics in tech, including hacking voice assistants with lasers, Facebook rebrands, Xiaomi’s smartphone, new data from Voyager 2, Microsoft archives Superman on glass, and more.
Ring Indoor Cam Review: It comes up short
The Ring Indoor Cam is one of the tiniest smart cameras on the market at only 1.81 in. x 1.81 in. x 2.95 in. (46 mm x 46 mm x 75 mm). That's smaller than a can of soda. It almost looks like a toy, but don't let its appearance fool you. There's some good stuff crammed into that small package.
Would you really spend $220 on Oral-B’s new A.I.-powered smart toothbrush?
Your dental hygiene is important, but is it worth it to drop $200 on an electric toothbrush when there are multiple lower-cost options available? The Oral-B Genius X sets the bar high, but it's price point makes it cost-prohibitive to many people that could get by with a more affordable option.
Create more healthy meals with the 11-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer doubles as both an Instant Pot and an air fryer, allowing you to create healthy, delicious meals in a fraction of the time. Say goodbye to TV dinners for weeknight meals and say hello to delicious home cooking with none of the usual effort.
Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after fatal Halloween shooting
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has announced it is taking stronger action against unauthorized parties at properties rented through its service. The move follows a multiple shooting at a Halloween party held at a house rented through Airbnb in California in which five people died.
Dyson offers huge discounts on V7 Allergy vacuum and Pure Cool purifying fan
Dyson has excellent deals going on right now, and two of the best deals are on the V7 Allergy which is regularly priced at $330 and is on sale for $190, and the Pure Cool Me fan which has a list price of $350 and is on sale for $300.
Maytag MED6630 Front Load Electric Dryer Review
Do all your kids have to be ready for a sports game on the same day? This dryer can handle that and more. But are the extra features worth the price? Read our review to find out.
Amazon teases its Echo Studio ahead of release at a swanky space in NYC
The Amazon Echo Studio is being previewed ahead of its official release in the Big Apple. New Yorkers can experience the incredible audio fidelity of the speaker before everyone else at the Echo Studio installation at Dolby SoHo, located on 477 Broadway.
Amazon cuts prices on Echo Plus, Dot, Show, Show 5, and more smart home devices
Amazon began a new site-wide promotion today with the announcement, "Happy HoliDeals!" We were pleased to see discounts on Echo smart home devices, including smart speakers and smart displays. Now that we're on the countdown to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon will continue to add enticing deals each day.
Best lightweight vacuums for 2019
The best lightweight vacuums combine plenty of power with a compact design. We've picked the best models on the market for you.
Let Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant spook you on Halloween
Need help with a last-minute costume idea? Want to listen to spooky music or a scary book? Recruit Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help. Here are the best Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Halloween tips and tricks for your Halloween party, decorations, games, family activities, and more.
SiriusXM comes to Nest Home devices to boost your listening and watching options
Internet radio service SiriusXM is coming to U.S. and Canadian Google Nest smart speakers and smart displays this week, giving you even more choice where listening is concerned. With options to listen to talk radio stations, dedicated artist channels, and even watch exclusive video content through a SiriusXM sub.
Amazon slashes the price on a Cuisinart 14-cup Food Processor for today only
Amazon's strategy leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is to drop a killer deal each morning. Today is no exception and the deal of the day, a 24-hour countdown that ends at midnight PT, is a classic kitchen workhorse, the Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-cup food processor in stainless steel and silver.
Here’s our list of the best tech-related Halloween decorations
Decorating the inside and outside of your home for Halloween doesn’t have to be stressful. We put together the best tech-related Halloween decorations to make the process easier for you, and more fun. From a flying ghost to a lunging zombie, check out our list of the best high-tech trimmings.
Meet Miko 2, an adorable robot for kids that’s coming to North America
A bestselling, cute educational robot has been hanging out in Asia for the last four years, and now it's coming to North America, just in time for the holiday season. Miko 2 combines conversational, play-based learning using stories, quizzes and fun facts in a type of smart hub for kids.
Digital Trends Live: AirPods Pro, Google moves on Fitbit, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Chris DeGraw discuss the top stories trending in tech, including Apple’s AirPods Pro, Google makes a bid for Fitbit, Uber Money, team-building robots, smiling pets, and more.
Finally, stereo speaker pairing comes to the Google Home and Home Mini
At first, only Google Home Max could pair with stereo speakers, and then Google added the Nest Mini. Over the weekend, though, Android Police discovered that now you can pair your stereo speaker system with Google Home and Google Home Mini speakers, too. Here's what you need to know and how to set it up.
Alexa can now set sleep timers to simulate a sunrise using your smart lights
If you have Alexa-compatible smart lights and live in the U.S., you just got some new features that will be rolling out this week. You can set up wake-up lights or sleep timers and create new Alexa Routines to dim or brighten over a certain stretch of time, just like sunsets and sunrises.