Instant Pot 6-quart multi-function pressure cookers are still on sale on Amazon
If you've been waiting for a great deal on an Instant Pot multi-function pressure cooker, this may be your week. Amazon slashed the prices on the 6-quart versions of the five most popular Instant Pot models. We lined up the 6-quart versions of the best-selling Instant Pots to make your decision easier.
These are the best deals on Nespresso machines from Amazon and Walmart
If you want to step up your home coffee game, Nespresso single-serve coffee and espresso machines create your favorite brew with a touch of a button. Amazon and Walmart have great deals on Nespresso machines by Breville and De'Longhi, two Nespresso licensees that each manufacture a full range of models.
Swann 4K Ultra HD NVR Security System review
Swann's six-camera smart home security system impresses with sleek lines, a sturdy build, and a swath of advanced features, including 4K UHD video, color night vision, integrated heat and motion detection, spotlights, sirens and more. The mobile app leaves a lot to be desired, however.
Google Nest Hub Max review: The definitive smart display
The Nest Hub Max is meant to be the centerpiece of your home, a singular device that covers security, entertainment, home automation, and virtual assistance. Don’t be fooled if it looks like other smart displays, however. There’s more to Google's latest device than meets the eye.
Wyze Sense Starter Kit review
The Wyze Sense Starter Kit packs impossibly small motion and entry sensors and innovative network bridge in a low-cost, high-performance security bundle for Wyze Cam owners. Our Wyze Sense Starter Kit review answers whether this is the budget security setup you’ve been waiting for.
Best Buy may owe you money if you have Insignia Connect appliances
Bad news for anyone who has Insignia Connect products. On November 6, 2019, Best Buy will be shutting down its Insignia Connect platform. This means if you have an Insignia Connect appliance or device it will become decidedly less useful, or, in some cases, useless. Here's what you need to know.
Tile deepens Google Assistant integration as competition with Apple looms
Tile deepened the integration of its item trackers with Google Assistant, allowing users to ask help in finding their lost things even if their phone is not around. It remains to be seen if more updates are on the way, in preparation for the rumored launch of Apple's own version of the accessory.
NutriBullet Blender Combo review: Smoothie king
NutriBullet Blender Combo is a great choice for smoothie enthusiasts and home cooks alike. It's ease of use, modern design, and low price point makes it a good choice for those seeking a quality machine on a budget. it also seems to be very well constructed, so it's made to last for years to come.
Google’s future baby monitor could spy on your kid to alert you before they cry
Could the smart baby monitors of the future send parents a notification when the baby is starting to stir before that first cry? A recently published Google patent details an A.I. that could track the baby's eyes and movements for smarter alerts from a camera like the Google Nest.
The Netatmo home security system protects with a smart camera, sirens, and sensors
At IFA 2019, Netatmo announced a new security system that combines three separate components to provide whole home protection: The Netatmo smart camera, a 110-decibel siren, and door and window sensors. The devices are available now, with the siren available on the 26th.
The iRobot Roomba 675 app-controlled robot vacuum gets $50 off on Best Buy today
When it comes to robot vacuums, the iRobot brand is at the top of mind for most people. They are actually the makers of our pick for the best robot vacuum. If you want the same intelligent cleaning at a more affordable price, check out the iRobot Roomba 675. You can get this robot vacuum at $50 less on Best Buy today.
Samsung takes on home appliances with its Ikea-like modular fridge and more
At IFA 2019, Samsung introduced a range of techy home appliances, including a modular fridge concept, a quiet air purifier, a powerful cordless vacuum, and a dual oven that can cook and steam at the same time. Plus, there's a wardrobe that can steam or dry your clothes as you store them.
First Ring conquered your porch. Now it wants to light up your lawn
Ring Smart Lights don’t just light up your yard, they talk to your video cameras, your phone, and even Alexa. But do you really need a floodlight with brains and connectivity? We installed them all over to find out whether the convenience outweighs the nuisance.
Nanoleaf and Razer team up to bring RGB lighting from the keyboard to the wall
The smart lighting company Nanoleaf has partnered with gaming peripheral company Razer to revolutionize the way smart lights work with the gaming experience through the Nanoleaf x Razer Chroma RGB Integration. Gamers can control their PC and experience ambient lighting effects all from their keyboard.
Save $200 by snagging the iRobot Roomba 960 robot vacuum on Amazon
As much as we love our fur babies, their hairs annoyingly stick to almost everything: Clothes, upholstery, carpets, you name it. Luckily, there are a lot of great robot vacuums out there to help keep your house hair, dirt, and mess-free, like the iRobot Roomba 960. Get it for $500 on Amazon.
Eve Systems shows off four new smart home products at IFA 2019
At IFA 2019, Eve Systems announced four new smart home products for its fall and winter 2019/2020 lineup, including a Wi-Fi range extender, a smart light switch, a smart radiator valve, and a water sensor. The products will be available throughout the coming months.
Crestron’s new smart home suite includes support for multiple homes
Crestron is a pretty high-end brand in the smart home market and while it's never been cheap, it's been a powerful solution for users who want dynamic smart home control across as many brands as possible and its newly launched operating system promises complete control, even across multiple properties.
Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab hands-on review
The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab draws inspiration from the company’s previous Android slates, with its unique circular hinge. Harnessing the power of Google Assistant and dual JBL hi-fi speakers, it consolidates what we saw with the previous Alexa-enabled offering into one singular device.
Google’s Ambient Mode turns phone screens into Assistant-powered smart displays
Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.
Smaller and better-looking, the new Lenovo smart display is coming soon
Chinese company Lenovo has announced a new smart display. The smaller and better-looking Lenovo Smart Display 7 is powered by Google Assistant and can make video calls, play music, display YouTube videos, browse Google Photos and automate smart devices throughout the home.
Simplehuman’s Sensor Mirror Hi-Fi now responds to Amazon Alexa commands
Smart mirrors are all the rage these days, and now Simplehuman is upping its game by adding voice control via Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Hi-Fi also serves as a super-cool night-light, a smart speaker, and, well, you know, a mirror. It also has Google Assistant support.
Upcoming Philips Hue lights to add Bluetooth connectivity, filament bulb options
Philips Hue, now under the Signify banner, released a host of new and updated lights and smart home devices Thursday, adding Bluetooth connectivity for the first time. Also coming later this year are brand new filament bulbs and a new smart plug and smart button, the company says.
The Knok is a budget-friendly smart video doorbell that nails the basics
Momentum has released the Knok Smart Video Doorbell, a new contender in the home security market. The Knok is a budget-friendly for customers that want smart home security solutions without breaking the bank. The Knok is available today from Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon for $129.
LG might be going head-to-head against Amazon with its next smart speaker
Covering digital technology is sometimes a Sherlock Holmes game, since we just discovered that a Dutch venue managed to dig up some new patents filed by LG just ahead of the IFA 2019 technology show in Berlin that indicates the company might launch a bunch of new smart speakers this week.
Amazon unveils OLED Fire TV, Fire TV soundbar, and new Fire TV Cube at IFA
Amazon has kicked off IFA 2019 with a bang, announcing its first OLED Fire TV Edition and Fire TV Edition Soundbar, a new 65-inch Toshiba Fire TV Edition with Dolby Vision HDR, a refreshed Fire TV Cube, and new partnerships that will see the Fire TV Edition sold in additional markets.
Defender 4K Wired Security System impressions: First-class video, economy app
Defender 4K is a budget 4K smart home security system that offers pin-sharp UHD imaging and dedicated network video storage at a bargain price. But despite boasting leading-edge video, Defender 4K feels dated, lacking the ease of use and advanced features we expect from modern smart home systems.
Amazon cuts the Alexa-enabled Philips Hue Starter Pack to its lowest price ever
We love Philips Hue. While they're not cheap, some of us have first-generation bulbs — now some seven years old — and they are still working just as good as they did on day one. Now in their fourth generation, they're better than ever, and now cheaper than ever on Amazon.
RemoBell S impressions: A new standard for budget smart doorbells
The new RemoBell S is an altogether more value-oriented proposition than its predecessor, and sets a new standard for budget smart doorbells. It drops the RemoBell W’s integrated PIR in favor of video-based motion detection and adds a slightly wider, 180-degree field of vision.
RoomMe, a smart home sensor that knows who you are, finally ships to buyers
RoomMe, the smart home sensor that's long been in the pipeline at Israel-based startup Intellithings,promises smart home automation based on personal identification rather than time-based programming. Now, it looks like the crowdfunded product will finally ship this month.
WPC unlocks details of its Ki wireless power standard for kitchen appliances
The WPC announced its global standard for safe, wireless power for the kitchen. Ki works by using power transmitters that are placed underneath the countertop and work through induction technology. Compatible appliances can be powered by placing them atop the transmitters.
Amazon slashes Ring video doorbell prices and tosses in a free Echo Dot
Amazon slashed the prices of its two best selling video doorbells, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for its Labor Day sale. To sweeten the deals, Amazon is also including a third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker with these two deals for no extra charge.
Save the date! Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch event is set for September 10
It's official: Apple's next big event is set for September 10. It's where we will likely see the unveiling of the next iPhone range, as well as a new Apple Watch. Invites were sent out to media outlets confirming the September 10 date, which has been rumored for several weeks.
Ninja Air Fryers get crisp discounts for Amazon’s Labor Day sale
Ninja's innovative air fryers incorporate additional cooking functions to multiply the value of your investment. Air fryers prepare fried food using up to 75% less oil than conventional deep frying so your meals are healthier and less greasy. Amazon gave crisp discounts to two Ninja Air Fryers for its Labor Day sale.
Ring says it isn’t using facial recognition, but it’s definitely working on it
Ring claims it isn’t interested in facial recognition technology (it is). But the smart home manufacturer seems to again be saying one thing and doing another. The latest example? A response by its PR team to criticism by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign.