To catch package thieves, police are relying on Amazon data and decoy boxes
Fed up with thieves stealing packages left at your front door, Amazon provided police with “heat maps” showing the worst areas in a city for package theft. The data helped local cops in Albuquerque, New Mexico set up a sting operation to catch so-called “porch pirates.”
Digital Trends Live: Google and Amazon call truce, IBM foldable watch, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including a Google and Amazon video service truce, an IBM foldable watch, Waymo’s robo-taxi perks, Amazon moves to be your home internet provider, Donkey Kong celebrates a birthday, and more.
Amazon takes another step toward being your home internet provider
Amazon subsidiary Kuiper Systems filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday to obtain permission to launch 3,236 broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. The goal of the satellites would be to cover the majority of the United States with broadband internet
Amazon warehouse workers plan to strike during Prime Day
While deal-hungry Amazon customers flock to the site to celebrate Prime Day, its warehouse employees in Shakopee, Minnesota will commemorate the sale in a different way — with a strike. The employees plan to strike to protest what they claim are unfair working conditions.
Amazon Echo Show 5 is a compact, affordable smart display (not an alarm clock)
Amazon is expanding its family of Echo devices with the new Echo Show 5. The smart speaker with a built-in 5.5-inch display features Amazon's popular voice assistant Alexa and is positioned to be the hub of your smart home. It retails for $89.99 and just started shipping.
How Jeff Bezos and Amazon took over the world in 25 years
When Jeff Bezos and his first Amazon staff began selling books from his garage, they started an enterprise that is now the largest online retailer in much of the world. As Amazon celebrates its 25th birthday, it's the world's most valuable public company and Bezos is the richest person on the planet.
Amazon can be held liable for third-party sales, court rules
A court ruling in Pennsylvania this week means that Amazon could in future be held liable for goods sold on its site by third-party vendors. Amazon has always claimed that it merely offers a platform for vendors and is not the actual seller of their goods, thereby absolving it of any responsibility.
A Delaware senator stepped into the ring with Amazon over information privacy
If you don't trust Amazon with your data, you aren't alone. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) demanded answers from Amazon over exactly how long user voice recordings and transcripts were kept, and what the information was used for. The company's answers did not inspire confidence in the senator.
Amazon worker’s A.I.-powered cat flap stops his pet from bringing in dead animals
To stop his pet cat Metric bringing dead animals into the house, Amazon employee Ben Hamm rigged up an A.I.-powered cat flap, connected to a smart camera and locking system. Here's how it works -- and how you can go about building your own version if you're so inclined.
Amazon, Google retail rivals throw weight behind antitrust probes of tech giants
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Sunday commending the antitrust probes from the FTC and the Department of Justice.
Amazon deal on renewed Garmin Fenix 3 HR sports smartwatch saves you up to $250
If you’re looking for a training partner to help you get in shape this summer, you may want to head on over to Amazon. The online retailer is offering a renewed Garmin Fenix 2 and Fenix 3 GPS sports smartwatch for just $145 and
Apex Legends, FIFA 19 get Twitch content drops before Amazon Prime Day
Amazon’s big retail holiday is coming up and Twitch will be home to a competition leading up to the big day. A collection of celebrities will be facing off against each other in an Apex Legends contest and Prime subscribers will be able to take advantage of content drops that start in July but run for a few months.
Donald Trump says the U.S. government should sue Facebook and Google
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. government "should be suing Google and Facebook and all that." The president also announced that he will be hosting a social media summit in July with leaders of the big tech companies he called out.
Apple’s new Seattle campus may mean big things for Siri, artificial intelligence
Apple plans to hire 2,000 more employees for a new Seattle campus, the company announced Monday, with a significant number of those jobs focused on the Siri voice assistant and artificial intelligence. The new campus marks a major expansion right in Amazon and Microsoft's backyard.
Digital Trends Live: A dual-screen Surface, Amazon’s surveillance drones, more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we take a look at the top trending tech stories of the day, including Microsoft’s reported dual-screen Surface, Amazon’s surveillance drones, Bitcoin makes a comeback, a flying taxi test over Oregon, pizza-making robots, another SpaceX rocket launch, and more.
Amazon takes on Roku with new Fire TV Edition TVs supporting Dolby Vision
Amazon has announced new Fire TV Edition TVs with Dolby Vision support, which should allow for impressive HDR contrast from a growing collection of Dolby Vision videos. The company has also announced a pop up at the Dolby Soho space in New York, where visitors can get the full Dolby Vision experience.
Tim Cook said Silicon Valley built a chaos factory. Are Apple’s hands clean?
Giving a commencement speech at Stanford University, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Silicon Valley has built a "chaos factory" that neglects privacy. It's part of Apple's bigger strategy as regulators come down hard on big tech.
Amazon lowers the price on the Smart Light Switch by TP-Link
Amazon has lowered the price on the Kasa Smart Light Switch by TP-Link. Here's everything you need to know about the smart home product.
Amazon drops $700 discount on the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR full frame camera
Whether you are a pro, a hobbyist, or a serious amateur looking to expand your skills in photography, you need a quality DSLR camera. Lucky for you, Amazon is offering a hefty discount on the awesome Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Normally $2,400, a 29% discount brings the price down to $1,700.
Need to reduce dentist visits? Philips’ Sonicare electric toothbrush is $30 off
There are many electric toothbrushes on the market these days. If you still can’t decide on what to get, you should consider Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller in the Oral Care Hygiene category: the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Plaque Control. Order yours now at a discounted price of $40.
Having a chat with Alexa will soon feel a lot more natural
The Echo is already a part of the household, but a series of new improvements will soon make conversations with the smart assistant more natural and fluid than ever before. Amazon announced a new algorithm that allows Alexa to guess what users might say.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s drone deliveries, Ubercopter, and PlayStation 5
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top trending tech stories of the day, including the latest on Amazon’s planned drone deliveries, YouTube purges extremist videos, Ubercopter takes flight, more details on Sony’s PS5, the 35th anniversary of Tetris, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 gets a sweet 32% discount on Amazon
In the market for a feature-packed smartphone? Thanks to Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is now available at a more affordable price. Originally $1,000, a cool 34% discount brings the price down to $680. Key features include a gorgeous display, a versatile camera, and daylong battery life.
Watch Amazon’s all-new delivery drone zipping through the sky
Amazon has taken the wraps off its newly-designed delivery drone, a machine that takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane. Able to fly 15 miles and carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds, Amazon made the bold claim that it may be just a few months from launching a delivery service using the aircraft.
Amazon ramps up Prime one-day delivery effort to keep Walmart at bay
Amazon wants to reduce two-day shipping for Prime members to just one day, and this week revealed it now has more than 10 million items available for the faster delivery time. Walmart recently launched free shipping for customers on orders of $35 or more, though it’s only offered in some areas and covers 220,000 items.
House antitrust investigation targets Facebook, Google, and other tech giants
House Democrats have set their sights on big tech firms, announcing a major antitrust investigation into Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, and other companies. The lawmakers want to determine if Silicon Valley’s biggest companies prevent competition and hurt consumers.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s cell phone plans, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we talk the biggest tech stories of the day, including Amazon’s interest in buying Boost Mobile, the Galaxy Note may be losing its physical buttons and headphone jack, our weekly wrap-up segment Tech Briefs, and Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opens today at Disneyland.
What is an Echo Dot?
What is Echo Dot? Now in its third generation, Amazon's tiny smart home hub can help you order from Amazon, keep track of to-do lists, play games, get weather information and much, much more, all using the power of Alexa. Here's what you need to know about this tiny dynamo.
Tell Amazon Fire TV Recast which show to record and it does the rest
Amazon's Fire TV Recast, its over-the-air HD receiver and DVR, has been given some new skills: Expanded recording capacity via external hard drives and the option to record your shows on multiple networks, instead of just one -- a handy feature when some channels have clearer reception than others.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon wearable recognizes emotion, Boring goes to Vegas
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the trending tech stories of the day, including Amazon’s new wearable device that recognizes emotions, the Boring Company goes to Las Vegas, Baltimore still dealing with ransomware attack, Samsung’s deepfakes, Airbus’s flying taxi, and more.
Amazon drops killer deals on certified refurbished MacBook Pros for today only
Apple fans can now grab refurbished 2018 MacBook Pros at discounts up to $320 with Amazon’s Deal of the Day promotion. The discounts allow customers to snag 2018 MacBook Pros with 256GB or 512GB of SSD storage for less than $1,600 each. The lowest price offered is $1,330 for a 256GB MacBook Pro.
Amazon is reportedly building a wearable that can track your emotions
Amazon may be looking to enter the wearable space. According to a new report, Amazon is looking into building a wearable device that can track a user's emotions -- which would be a first for a fitness-tracking device. The device would also likely offer Alexa and track other fitness metrics as well.
Amazon drops prices on Logitech, Razer, and SteelSeries gaming mouses
Amazon is having a great sale on some of the best gaming mouses on the market. We've compared the best gaming mouses from Razer, Logitech, and SteelSeries.See which gaming mouse you should buy.
Amazon boosts productivity by gamifying warehouse workers’ tedium
Amazon is letting its warehouse staff play video games while they work. But they aren’t just any old games. They’ve been specially designed to inject some fun into the daily grind and, of course, to encourage them to work more quickly. Incentives such as points and prizes are offered for the best players.