Turns out that our televisions may be watching us, too. A study by Princeton University found that internet-connected TVs have data trackers that collect things such as your location, what type of device you have, Wi-Fi network, and advertising ID. Another study shows that this isn't uncommon.

Google is currently giving away free Home Minis to lucky YouTube Premium and Google Assistant users. The promotion looks to be limited to the United States. While Google is waiving the entire $49 price tag, the lucky users do need to pay for the shipping cost of about $5.

If you want to get vacuuming done right once, investing in a versatile and highly maneuverable vacuum like the Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away (NV501) should serve you well. It would normally set you back by $300, but Amazon sweeps in right in time with a $60 discount that makes it available at just $240.

Video doorbells not only allow your visitors to ring the buzzer so that you’ll let them in. You’ll be get a notification and a live video feed of the person at the door on your phone as well. One of our best video doorbells is the Nest Hello smart doorbell. Get it for $230 on Best Buy and get a free Google Home Hub.

A blender is an essential household tool in this age of kale smoothies, but it can be hard to find a reliable one on a budget. Brandless claims its new Pro Blender can compete with the more-expensive Vitamix. Look at the specs of both devices and decide for yourself which is the better purchase.

After the public outcry against the practice of using human reviewers on voice and video recordings, Amazon gave users the ability to opt out of human review, but it's important to understand what the review is for. Human reviewers improve an A.I.'s ability to understand and respond to users.

Ditch the long lines in your local coffee shop and have a warm cup of joe with a programmable coffee maker like the Cuisinart DCC-1100BK. It would normally set you back by $130 but Amazon is brewing up $79 in savings so you get more than what you pay for at just $51.

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Caleb Denison and Adrien Warner dig into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Libra goes to Congress, the Google Pixel Watch, Apple caves to China, a robotic arm, civil rights group opposed Ring, and more.

Almost everyone likes to start their day with a delicious cup of coffee. Unfortunately, the price for a decent cup of joe has gone way up especially in popular cafés. You’re better of brewing your own coffee at home. For barista-grade coffee whenever you like, get yourself an espresso machine. Right now, the Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo and Pixie are available on Amazon at huge discounted prices.

A survey and infographic produced by YouGov shows that people aren't satisfied with the current integration of smart TVs into the home, and quite a few want their TVs to give them more control over smart devices. The survey reveals that content consumption is only one of many ways people use their TV.

So far, you have only been able to make John Legend your own personal assistant. As of today, October 10, though, you can also make actress and director Issa Rae your new Google Assistant voice. Rae recently co-starred in the the movie comedy Little with Regina Hall and Marsai Martin.

A video doorbell is an excellent yet simple way of adding security to your doorstep. It also makes a great first line of defense against intruders. Right now, Best Buy is offering an incredible deal on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Chime Pro combo. The deal is made sweeter with the inclusion of a free Echo Show 5.

Mirror, a fitness-focused smart mirror, now offers one-on-one personal training in your home by utilizing the device's two-way video and audio. The service starts at $40 per session. Mirror users can also try out personalized workouts based on their biometric data with a $39 per month subscription service.

Samsung says that the new Powerbot R7260 has 40 times more cleaning ability than its competitors. If that doesn't get your attention, the odd body shape will. The new Powerbot features a roller brush like a regular upright vacuum and a rubber blade that can sweep dust and pet hair from corners and edges.

iRobot's Roomba robovacs now include Keep Out Zones, an app-controlled feature that lets you designate specific areas in a room that you'd like your Roomba to avoid. It also rolled out a Smart Charge and Resume feature that means your machine will spend as little time as possible charging in order to finish the job.

Google Assistant users can now easily move their music and podcasts from YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora and more from one smart device to another using a new feature called stream transfer. Videos move, too, with Google video devices like the Nest Hub Max and Chromecast-enabled TVs. 

More than 30 different civil rights groups are calling on Amazon to stop its partnerships involving local police departments and its Amazon Ring smart doorbell. Fight for Future penned a letter to elected officials about a variety of concerns over the tech giant's Ring partnerships with police.

If you miss being rocked to sleep, the Adiva One might be worth checking out. This smart bed uses a gentle oscillatory motion to help users reach deeper, better levels of sleep. The bed is powered by artificial intelligence that tracks the quality of your sleep. It's available now on Indiegogo.

The Samsung Galaxy Home has once again missed its release window and has ostensibly been delayed further. With no news yet on the device's status, fans wonder where the Bixby-powered smart assistant has gone, especially with the start of beta tests in Korea for the smaller Galaxy Home Mini.

Tile has unveiled an all-new hardware lineup for 2019, including new form factors and functionality – and at last, an adhesive version of the tracking tech. Meet Tile Sticker, Tile Slim, Tile Pro, and Tile Mate, versatile tracking devices to ensure you don't lose anything.

Instant Brands, the Instant Pot company, launched ten new small kitchen appliances. The Instant family now includes two new Instant Pots plus new Instant Vortex Air Fryers, Instant Ace Cooking and Beverage Blenders, Instant Zest Rice and Grain Cookers, and Instant Omni Toaster Ovens.

Sold as a pack of two, Echo Buttons are more than just buzzers for trivia games, and there’s a lot you can do with these little buttons when you know all of the ins and outs. We've created a guide to help you get the most out of your buttons. Here are the best tips and tricks for Amazon Echo Buttons.

Coway, a Korean company that creates home health technologies, just announced the launch of the Coway Airmega AP-1512HHS air purifier, which uses coconut fibers to filter the air. It can filter 99.97 percent of particulates as small as 0.3 micron, including dust, allergens and cigarette smoke particles.

SideChef, a cooking and meal planning app, announced that it is collaborating with Bacardi to create curated cocktails for the SideChef platform. Users of SideChef can now find easy, step-by-step drink recipes developed by Bacardi on the app with more mixology recipes and features coming soon.

Recently, retailers like Home Depot unveiled a new take on pre-lit Christmas trees. While pre-lit trees aren't unusual, trees with Twinkly smart lights can be controlled using an app on your phone to change the lights' colors and flashing patterns to keep your holiday decor looking unique and fresh.

Outdoor surveillance systems offer a great way to deter the bad guys from entering your property. The Arlo Pro 2 is the best outdoor security camera you can get right now. If you are quite hesitant because of its high price tag, we found an Arlo Pro 2 bundle deal on Amazon that lets you in on a cool 34% discount.

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, the kid-friendly subscription service, is now on Fire TV Sticks, offering peace of mind when your kid is in front of the TV. You can set up four child profiles on your Fire TV stick or Fire TV and set age restrictions for what kinds of content kids can watch. There's a parent dashboard for more control, too.

It may not be cheap, but the Arlo Pro 2 doesn’t cut any corners, making it the most versatile smart home camera we have ever tested yet. What's more, it has storage plans meet the needs of everyone from a small apartment renters to medium sized businesses, with support for up to 50 cameras.

Smart speakers and smart displays are the gateway products for smart home networks because they're inexpensive and easy to use. These devices answer questions, play music, and use voice to control your smart home. Amazon just cut the price of the brand new Echo Dot with Clock, the third-generation Dot, and the Show 5.

Air fryers have immediate appeal for their ability to cook fried foods with little or no oil. Walmart dropped the prices on a wide range of air fryers including models by Emeril Lagasse, Farberware, Power, La Gourmet, and Best Choice Products. 

Dyson's highly-rated V-series cordless stick vacuum cleaners are benchmarks for other brands due to the vacs' suction power, versatility, accessories, and clean-and-easy dustbin emptying. Amazon slashed prices for most Dyson cordless stick vacuum models, from the V7 to the latest V11.

The Roomba 960 is currently our favorite among iRobot’s lineup of robovacs, offering a solid mix of performance, features, and affordability. Right now, Amazon has it on sale right now which lets you in on a $150 discount. Don’t miss the chance to score this stellar robot vacuum for only $549 instead of the usual $699.

Security and convenience are the most common motivators for installing smart home devices, followed by entertainment and saving money. Walmart dropped the prices on the Google Home Hub smart display bundled with either the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat or the Nest Outdoor Security Camera.

The Echo Dot is a compact member of the Echo family that makes a great fit on a table, desk or counter. Setting up the dot is simple - especially with our helpful guide! Here's everything you need to know about how to set up an Echo Dot using the Alexa app. The process only takes a few minutes before you're done!