Ring, Amazon’s smart doorbell maker, explores technology that alerts police
Ring, the smart doorbell and other smart technology manufacturer recently acquired by Amazon, has filed a pair of patents that indicate the company might be looking at facial-recognition technology that could compare individuals' profiles to databases of "suspicious persons" and automatically notify police.
Today’s best Amazon deals: Instant Pot, Dyson, and Ring
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but for retail giants like Amazon, the savings are only getting started. With free 2-day shipping for Prime Members and a seemingly endless stream of daily deals, Amazon has everything need to finish crossing things off your Christmas list this year.
Rocco wants to rock out. Parrot learns to use owner’s Amazon Alexa
Rocco the African Grey fell in love with his owner's Alexa unit and has ordered himself treats and other goodies, but mostly uses the smart assistant to rock out to his favorite music. Imagine if your pets could order their own treats and snacks. Pet ownership would become much more expensive.
Amazon takes $300 off Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 6 in latest sale
Christmas is just a couple weeks away, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday now in the past, you might have missed out on some savings on the Surface Pro 6. Not to worry, though, as Amazon is the place to shop. It currently is discounting a variant of Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 by $300.
Sega Genesis classics now playable on Amazon Fire TV, no retro console required
Sega released the SEGA Classics app for Amazon Fire TV, allowing gamers to play Sega Genesis classics without having to buy a retro console. The $15 app, which offers display and gameplay options, contains 25 games, including the Golden Axe and Street of Rage trilogies, and three remastered Sonic titles.
Google Chromecast returns to Amazon just in time for the holiday shopping crunch
It's been a chilly few years between Google and Amazon, with each company taking increasingly nasty shots at the other. But things may be improving. Just in time for the holiday shopping crunch, you can now buy two versions of Google's Chromecast on Amazon, something that hasn't be possible since 2015.
Amazon sent me a Christmas tree. Did it leave me pining for more?
Is driving to a Christmas tree lot or u-cut farm to get a tree a daunting task that you dread every year? Wish there was an easier way to get a tree to your house? Good news: Amazon is now selling real Christmas trees with free shipping. We decided to order one to see how it went.
Amazon has some killer deals on vacuums through the holidays
There's an old trope about vacuums being bad gifts. But it's hard to beat the clean feeling you get from a good vacuum. Whether you're buying for someone else or for yourself, Amazon has some great deals on vacuums running through the holidays. Score them while you can!
Cops go after porch pirates with dummy Amazon boxes and GPS trackers
The fight against those pesky porch pirates has begun in earnest after Amazon teamed up with police in Jersey City to catch the thieves. It involves dummy Amazon boxes and GPS trackers, and within just minutes of the operation's launch this week, cops nabbed their first criminal.
Alexa’s latest skill helps patients manage high blood pressure
Amazon is working with medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies to develop Alexa skills that will enable patients to better manage their own health. The latest is a partnership with Omron Healthcare to connect Alexa's voice-enabled technology to the company's blood pressure monitoring devices.
Razer’s classic DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse drops to $40 on Amazon
If you're looking to pick up a new gaming mouse for the holidays, then Amazon.com has you covered with this great deal on the classic Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse with customizable buttons, RGB lighting, and an optical sensor with up to 16,000 DPI.
Supermicro investigation: no spy chips found on our motherboards
Computer hardware maker Supermicro announced the results of an investigation into reported allegations involving the security of its motherboards, and whether or not they were compromised by the insertion of malicious hardware. Bloomberg reported that the spy chips were added by China’s spies.
Looking for an Apple MacBook below $900? Woot has you covered
If you're looking for a great deal on an Apple MacBook then Amazon's Woot may just have what you have been seeking with machines available for only $810 with Intel M3 CPUs, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSDs — available in rose gold, gold, space gray, and silver.
Amazon knocks $30 off its Paperwhite ebook reader in limited-time deal
Amazon is running a couple of limited-time deals for its Paperwhite ebook reader. One offers a $30 discount giving it a $100 price tag, while the other throws in a pair of headphones and a free, extended Audible trial. The latest version of the Paperwhite launched last month and is now waterproof.
Instant Pots! Get your Instant Pot! 5 models are on sale now at Amazon
Consumers win big when Amazon pops a range of deals on popular products like Instant Pots. Discounts on five Instant Pot models on sale right now range from $30 to $60. Amazon doesn't always announce when deals end, so if you've been waiting to buy an Instant Pot for a holiday gift, this could be the moment.
How to use Drop In and Announcements on Amazon’s Fire HD tablets
Amazon is giving some Fire HD tablets a big update. The tech giant announced a software update that adds Drop In and Announcement modes to the Fire HD 8 (2017 and 2018) and Fire HD 10. Here's the fastest way to enable these awesome new communication features on your Kindle Fire HD tablet.
Here’s where to buy Christmas trees and holiday decor at a discount online
It's already December, which in addition to holiday parties and present shopping brings with it a whole host of decorating responsibilities. Instead of stressing over purchasing your holiday decor in store this year, why not go the high tech route and get it all online?
Today’s best deals: Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy holiday shopping sales
Amazon launched its 12 days of deals, and it's no surprise that Walmart is countering with its own 20 days of deals countdown. Meanwhile, Best Buy has also kicked off its own 20 Days of Doorbusters, so you can expect some exciting new deals all throughout December.
Is Amazon planning to take its cashier-free technology to much larger stores?
Amazon is considering taking its cashier-free technology to stores much larger than its current Amazon Go sites, a new report claims. The company already operates seven Amazon Go stores across the U.S., but could be considering trying the tech out at Whole Foods, which it acquired last year.
The best tech gifts under $50
Looking for a cool gift for the tech-savvy person in your life? With the price of tech always in flux, everyone is on the lookout for quality on the cheap. Just because you're trying to keep costs down, however, doesn't mean you have to settle for something janky. Here's the best tech under $50.
Here are all the ways you can still get a free Echo Dot
The Echo Dot, Amazon's tiny smart speaker powered by Alexa, was on sale all over the place during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But don't worry, you haven't totally missed out on it yet. You can still score a free Echo Dot if you take advantage of these deals that are still running.
These 30 Amazon Coupons can help you save on the things you need
We scour thousands of Amazon coupons every week to help you find the best savings on the products you need. From toilet paper to tech products, there are always new Amazon Coupon codes to be had, and you don't want to miss out.
What was Amazon’s biggest-selling item on Cyber Monday? Take a guess
Across the five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, Amazon said customers ordered a staggering 180 million items via its U.S. site alone, while globally Monday was its busiest shopping day ever in terms of the number of items sold. But can you guess which product sold more than any other?
Get the Samsung Galaxy S9 with an Amazon Echo and Echo Spot for $520
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is easily one of the best smartphones of the year, and for good reason -- the device is well-designed, powerful, and more. Now, for Cyber Monday, you can get the phone for only $520, plus you get an Amazon Echo and Echo Spot thrown in to sweeten the deal a little.
Save $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 gaming laptop, more in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale
Thanksgiving has come and gone and Black Friday is long over, but some of the best deals on tech still continue to surface online. You can now save up to $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 Gaming Laptop and other popular Acer, HP, and Lenovo Windows devices during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale event.
Amazon has an even dozen new smart devices. Here’s how to order
Amazon's hardware announcement was in September which meant a whole bunch of new Amazon Alexa devices. Digital Trends attended the event, and will be updating you here as we learn more about the devices. From a microwave to stereo equipment, the number of new gadgets could total as many as eight.
Amazon breach exposes an unknown number of email addresses
Ahead of the busy Black Friday shopping event, Amazon suffered a data breach. The online retailer blamed a technical error for exposing your email address, though it stressed that your password was not affected and a fix has been implemented. Still, Amazon has not disclosed any details about this incident.
Amazon will bring a 7-foot-tall Christmas tree to your doorstep starting today
If you have fond memories of going out with your family and searching for the perfect Christmas tree to bring home, well, Amazon wants to create its own holiday tradition for you. Starting today, you can order a real, 7-foot tree and have it shipped directly to your house from Amazon.
Amazon rejoins the fight against HIV/AIDS with a (Red) second-gen Echo
You can outfit your smart home and give to a good cause this holiday season by buying Amazon's new limited edition red Echo, which has all the same features of the popular smart speaker, but has a crimson hue and donates to Project (Red), the humanitarian organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver.
Amazon has a huge team dedicated to enhancing Alexa and Echo
An Amazon executive on Tuesday, November 13 revealed the huge size of the team tasked with developing the Echo, its smart speaker, and Alexa, the digital assistant that powers it. With the holiday shopping season approaching, Amazon's smart speaker goes up against similar offerings from Google and Apple.
Apple to boost its Amazon presence with listings for iPhones, iPads, and more
Apple will be offering more of its own kit on Amazon in the coming weeks. At the current time, the tech company has very limited official listings on the site, but the deal with Amazon will see the arrival of the latest iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, smartwatches, and headphones.
Amazon sends out physical toy catalog for kids of all ages this holiday season
Amazon confirmed it is shipping a printed holiday toy catalog, "A Holiday of Play," to millions of customers starting in November. The 68-page catalog has QR codes for many toys and an immediately available online download version links to each product on Amazon.com. Amazon is stepping into the void left by Toys R Us.
Amazon one-day sale cuts up to 50 percent off Logitech mice, other accessories
Amazon is already holding a set of early Black Friday deals, but it also is currently running a sale on some of the most popular Logitech accessories. For today only, you can save on popular mice, keyboards, speakers, and other gadgets that pair up nicely with your PC.
You can ship all the things on Amazon for free, but only for a limited time
Likely facing challenges from retail rivals like Target, and BestBuy, on Monday, November 5, Amazon announced changes to its shipping policies. From now and onward for a "limited time," all items will ship for free on Amazon, for everyone, with no minimum purchase required.