Digital Trends Live: Amazon satellites, Women of the Manhattan Project, and more
On episode 103 of Digital Trend Live, Greg Nibler discussed trending headlines like Amazon's plans to launch over 3,000 satellites into orbit, and Snap's new AR Platform. We also sat down with Luke Larsen and Jordan Plawner of Intel to discuss the differences between machine learning and A.I.
Is Amazon making headphones to compete with the Apple’s AirPods?
Amazon is reportedly working on Alexa-enabled wireless headphones to compete with Apple's AirPods, the new Powerbeats Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds. The new true wireless model will let you bring Alexa anywhere and may come out in the fall.
Amazon wants to launch 3,236 satellites so it can rain down internet from space
Amazon plans to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites into low-Earth orbit to provide internet access around the planet. The satellites should be able to rain down connectivity on 95 percent of the world's population. Because you can always have more Prime subscribers!
Amazon’s crazy delivery-drone blimp, as imagined by a video artist
If Amazon ever gets to build the extraordinary delivery-drone blimp that it featured in a patent filing a few years ago, then this video shows how it might look. The blimp would act as a floating warehouse with drones buzzing back and forth on delivery runs to nearby addresses. Well, that’s the idea at least.
Grab a new generation WD My Passport 1TB SSD for $170 on Amazon
Looking for a new solid state drive? You may want to take a look at Amazon’s current deals for them. In fact, Amazon is offering a 1TB New Generation WD My Passport SSD for only $170. This discounted portable SSD also comes with hardware encryption and fast file transfers.
Amazon will reportedly launch its own free live news app on Fire TV devices
Not to be outdone by Roku's free Roku Channel, Amazon is reportedly working on its own free news offering for Fire TV, according to a report by The Information. Little is known about the plan, other than a launch window for later this year.
Alexa’s chief scientist wants to give the voice assistant a robot body
Voice assistants live in our tabletop devices, but they might not for long. Rohit Prasad, the chief scientist behind Amazon's Alexa, recently said that he believes the voice assistant needs a robot body to explore and experience the world. That experience could help it better answer human questions.
Save big on Logitech gaming accessories in Amazon’s latest sale
If you've been thinking of upgrading your gaming setup with a new mouse or keyboard, you might want to consider shopping at Amazon. As part of a limited-time Deal of the Day event, the online retailer is discounting several Logitech gaming accessories, including affordable options like the Logitech G300S mouse.
Save $400 when you grab this 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro on Amazon
Apple product devotees can now snag a 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro at a $400 discount from Amazon. The latest version of the MacBook Pro offers a retina display, Thunderbolt 3 ports, its unique Touch Bar feature, and Apple’s new security feature the T2 Chip, among many other features.
Save big on the Alienware M15 laptop, other gaming accessories in Amazon sale
Fancy yourself a new gaming laptop or accessories for your PC? Now is the time to head to Amazon and shop. As part of its Deal of the Day event, the online retailer is currently discounting the Alienware M15 laptop, as well as mice, portable hard drives, routers, and more.
Amazon sale knocks $200 off the price of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
If you always wanted to buy a MacBook Pro but found it a bit too expensive, now is your chance to save. A base version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is currently on sale at Amazon for $1,600 -- a full $200 off its usual price, making it a bit more affordable than usual.
Drunk shoppers spend $48B per year while intoxicated, mostly on Amazon
Drunk shoppers spend more than $400 per year, according to the results of a survey carried out by The Hustle. The drunk shopping industry is apparently worth $48 billion, and Amazon is turning out to be the biggest beneficiary from the purchases of items that customers do not remember.
Amazon cuts prices on Alexa-controlled Echo and Echo Dot bundles
Amazon cut prices on Alexa and Amazon Echo device bundles. The second-gen Amazon Echo and third-gen Echo Dot are bundled in discounted deals with the Amazon Smart Plug. The Echo and Echo Dot are also bundled together. If you're starting or expanding an Alexa-based smart home network, check these deals.
Amazon’s new Kindle has an adjustable light and costs less than $100
Amazon has taken the wraps off of a new Kindle model, which boasts a number of great features and comes at a very affordable price. Perhaps the best thing about the new Kindle is that the device has an adjustable light, making it the cheapest Kindle model that you can continue to use in the dark.
Digital Trends Live: MySpace server failure, neuroscience in marketing, and more
On episode 90 of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discussed trending tech news such as MySpace losing 50 million songs due to a server failure. Smart Home editor Kim Wetzel also stopped by the studio to discuss the differences between the Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini.
Amazon and Nvidia bring artificial intelligence to the cloud with T4 GPUs
Nvidia announced the availability of new mainstream servers optimized to run the company's latest T4 GPUs with Turning architecture. Amazon has jumped on board immediately, announcing that new AWS EC2 G4 instances will offer the technology in addition to scalability with AWS ECS for Kubernetes.
Limited-time Amazon deal knocks up to $200 off the thin, light Acer Swift 5
If you've been thinking of purchasing a thin, light, and stylish laptop, you might want to consider heading to Amazon as soon as you can. The online retailer is currently discounting the Acer Swift 5 and several other Acer products by up to $200, but only through the end of today, March 14.
Apple Music completes its Amazon migration, is now available on Fire TV
Amazon's popular Fire TV devices are now compatible with the most popular on-demand music streaming service in the United States, thanks to a new integration with Apple Music that has finally hit Fire TV devices. The video streaming devices join Amazon's Echo smart speakers, which already had Apple Music.
Amazon drops price of newest Echo Dot with Sengled two-bulb smart light kit
Amazon just dropped the price of a new third-generation Echo Dot bundled with the Element Classic by Sengled Starter Kit with two smart light bulbs and a Sengled controller. Connect the lights with Alexa via your smartphone to turn individual lights or whole rooms on and off using Alexa voice commands.
Smart speakers now help the U.K. to calculate the cost of living
Smart speakers have become so popular in the U.K. that the device has now been added to the nation’s ”inflation basket.” The basket contains commonly bought items and is used to calculate the cost of living. Reflecting current shopping habits, the electric toothbrush has also been added, while the humble hi-fi is out.
Power up your gaming and save on Corsair headsets and keyboards
Corsair is currently selling two headsets and an RGB gaming keyboard at reduced prices, giving you a great opportunity to upgrade your gear and improve your performance in your favorite games. Corsair also produces gaming mice with similar features and customiztion options.
Transform your desk space and save on a Dell UltraSharp curved monitor
Have you been thinking of upgrading your setup at work at home with a fancy new monitor? You might want to check out Amazon. The online retailer is running a sale on a 34-inch Dell Ultrasharp U3415W Curved LED-lit monitor, for a savings of up to 22 percent off its usual price.
Alexa can now give you a heads-up on what song is next in the queue
Wondering what song is playing and who the artist is? Alexa has you covered. Amazon rolled out a new feature for Alexa called Song ID. When enabled, it will tell you the name of the artist and song on upcoming music while you're listening to playlists and streaming radio stations.
Amazon axes price on Instant Pot DUO80 multi-use pressure cooker
Amazon just axed the price on the versatile Instant Pot DUO80 8-quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker. Instant Pots save time with the press of a button. The eight-quart DUO80 is the top-selling model for good reasons, it cooks for a large family or party and has the most desirable functions.
All of Amazon’s U.S. pop-up stores are about to pop off
Amazon has confirmed that it's closing all 87 of its pop-up stores in the U.S. as part of an overhaul of its retail strategy. Despite the closures, the company retains a strong interest in brick-and-mortar retail, with bookstores, 4-star stores, Amazon Go, and Whole Foods all part of its growing empire.
Save serious cash on a Corsair headset, keyboard, and mouse during Amazon’s sale
Corsair is currently running a sale through Amazon on a headset, keyboard, and mouse, all designed with gaming in mind. Savings last from March 3 through March 9 on all three products, and includes up to 25 percent off. The headset is also compatible with consoles, iOS, and Android.
Amazon reportedly planning an all-new grocery chain separate from Whole Foods
Amazon may be about to bolster its retail presence even further, with a new report suggesting it’s planning to launch a new grocery chain separate from its Whole Foods business. The new store would offer a broader range of items at cheaper prices, and could open its first site before year-end.
Amazon has stopped selling its press-to-order Dash buttons
Amazon has stopped selling its Dash device that lets you order everyday items with the push of a button, though for the foreseeable future customers that currently use them can continue to do so. The company said advancements in smart home technology prompted the move.
Tired of porch pirates? Amazon now lets you schedule your package delivery
Amazon is looking to stay ahead of porch pirates with a new delivery scheduling service called Amazon Day. Amazon Day is only available for the online retailer's Prime members, and it allows users to schedule a date and time for when they want their packages to arrive, minimizing the risk of package theft.
Alexa literally on fire as Amazon Echo Dot reportedly bursts into flames
In Sandusky, Ohio, a family came home to discover their kitchen filled with smoke and their Echo Dot in flames. They extinguished the fire, but no word has emerged on why the device suddenly ignited. Amazon assures people that customer safety is taken seriously and that the Echo Dot will be examined.
FTC levies huge fine on merchant for fake, paid-for Amazon reviews
Fake, paid-for reviews are an ongoing problem for shopping websites like Amazon, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently came down hard on one perpetrator, fining it millions of dollars for deploying bogus reviews in a bid to score more sales of a weight-loss product.
Fallout countdown video spotted in Amazon placeholder for Bethesda game
Amazon placeholders for a Bethesda game were spotted, and they included a countdown video in the style of Fallout. A new Fallout game may be in the works, but with Fallout 76 just released last year, remasters of older titles in the franchise may be more likely, with a possible announcement at E3 2019.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s carbon footprint, ventriloquist Terry Fator, more
Episode 70 of Digital Trends was packed with trending headlines like Amazon's push to reduce their carbon footprint, a Razer laptop unboxing, an interview with America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator, and an exclusive look at the show floor of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.
Amazon takes $200 off Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air with retina display
Amazon is offering a $200 discount on Apple’s latest MacBook Air. The 2018 MacBook was fairly well-received when we reviewed it late last year and it still has all of the classic features Airs are known for with a few extras like a retina display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.