The first flying car skyport is under construction on a rooftop in Miami
Future residents of Paramount Miami World Center, a 600-unit condominium building now under construction, may be the first in the world with a private skyport for their use, TV station WSVN reports. Sky ports built specifically for flying cars will offer amenities specifically for flying cars.
The car insurance penalty for distracted driving rose nearly 10,000% this decade
The penalties for texting and talking on a handheld phone while driving now include massive insurance premium increases, according to The Zebra. From 2011 to 2018, the average annual insurance premium adjustment for a distracted driving conviction in the U.S. rose from $2 to $290, a 9,750% increase.
Pal is an electric scooter that can get you home when you forget where you are
A British design studio and a Chinese automotive and smart mobility firm collaborated to develop Pal -- a smart, electric scooter. Firms Layer and Nio propose the scooter as a "near-future concept" solution for the growing traffic congestion in cities. Pal uses A.I. machine-learning to recognize common routes.
Amazon chops price on smart garage door opener remote for Alexa
Amazon cut the price of Nexx Garage's NXG-100b smart Wi-Fi remote control for existing garage openers for a one-day deal. You can control the Nexx garage door opener with Amazon Alexa or Google Home or a mobile app. The MyQ Smart Garage Hub, also on sale, works with Key by Amazon for Prime customers in select areas.
Lidar may be in your future in places where you least expect it
Lidar does more than help autonomous cars create 3D maps of the highway to detect and avoid people, animals, objects, or other vehicles in their path. In anticipation of expanding market segments for lidar applications, Velodyne Lidar contracted with Nikon's Sendai subsidiary to mass produce lidar sensors.
Amazon slices prices on Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Machine bundles for 1 day
Amazon made severe price cuts for 24-hour countdown daily deals on three Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Machine bundles. Each bundle includes a coffee and espresso machine that uses Nespresso VertuoPlus coffee capsules, an Aeroccino milk frother, and 30 best-selling VertuoPlus coffee capsules.
The Google Home Hub is crazy cheap thanks to this massive $80 discount
The Google Home Hub is crazy cheap with a massive $80 discount. Let the Google Home Hub with its 7-inch touchscreen smart display serve as your smart home control center. Other smart displays start at more than $200, but with this limited time deal, the Google Home Hub is on sale for 53% off the usual $150 price.
Best Buy slashes prices on Sonos and Sonance outdoor speaker bundles
With the summer entertainment season coming fast, Best Buy slashed the price of the Sonos and Sonance Outdoor Speaker Streaming Audio Bundle with an xPress Audio Keypad. This outdoor bundle includes a Sonos Connect amplifier, two Sonance Outdoor Speakers, and an Audio Keypad. You can save $550 during this sale.
The Ninja Foodi multicooker gets a steep $80 price cut on Amazon
Amazon took a healthy chunk off the price of the Ninja OP302 Foodi Cooker, Steamer, and Air. This heavy-duty, multi-function appliance morphs from pressure cooker to air fryer, crisper, steamer, slow cooker, and even a dehydrator. Amazon just sliced $80 off the price of this 4.6 average star-rated customer favorite.
The Instant Pot LUX60 pressure cooker gets a huge price cut at Walmart
Walmart cut the price of the Instant Pot LUX60 6-quart, 6-in-1 multi-use programmable pressure cooker so low, people who already have one Instant Pot may buy this one as a spare. With $40 in savings, now is a great time to pick up this fabulous kitchen appliance.
This Amazon Echo and Pandora Premium smart speaker bundle saves you $138
QVC just took every other online merchant to school with a massive discount on the second-generation Amazon Echo with a 3-month voucher for Pandora Premium. The minimum you save with this deal is $128. If this is your first order with QVC, the promotional code TAKE10 deducts an additional $10, for total savings of $138.
Amazon and Best Buy drop the price of the Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat with Sensor
Amazon and Best Buy have cut the price for one of our favorite smart thermostats, the Ecobee4 with built-in Alexa and an Ecobee Room Sensor. The Ecobee4 made our Best Smart Thermostats list for its fully functional Alexa voice service and its ability to monitor temperatures in up to 32 areas.
Nvidia agrees with Tesla’s take on self-driving cars, but corrects specifics
Nvidia's vice president of investor relations Rob Csongor underscored his company's agreement with broad statements by Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the EV company's April 22 Autonomy Investor Day. However, Csongor took exception to what he termed were inaccuracies about Nvidia's self-driving car computer.
Amazon drops prices on Bose speakers and sound systems by up to 50%
Amazon knocked $220 off the price of a pair of Bose 301-V Direct/Reflecting bookshelf loudspeakers, a 50% discount. The 301-Vs are equally suited for listening to music or for combining with other components for a home theater system. Amazon's sale also includes the Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System with remote.
Tesla Model S and Model X charge faster and go farther with the same battery
An all-new drivetrain for the Tesla Model S and Model X enables the EVs to travel farther per charge than the previous design. New-build Tesla Model S Long Range sedans have a 370-mile range and Model X Long Range SUVs can travel 325 miles per EPA cycle. The increased driving range comes with no change to the battery.
The Dyson Pure Cool air purifier fan gets a massive $210 price drop
Allergy season is here in strength, but you don't have to suffer. NewEgg and Rakuten have refurbished Dyson AM11 Pure Cool Tower Purifier Fans for $210 off, less than half the regular price. The AM11 removes 99.97% of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns. This unit cools in summer and purifies all year.
Grocery shopping wreaks greater havoc on the environment than meal kits
A recent study by the University of Michigan (U-M) showed that prepared meal kits cause less environmental damage than meals created from grocery store ingredients. According to the U-M researchers, the grocery store meals produced one-third more greenhouse gas emissions than the meal kits.
Amazon Echo Show and Google Home Hub get huge price cuts
If you act today you can get an amazing deal on the first-gen Amazon Echo Show or the current generation Google Home Hub. The Echo Show works with Alexa and the Google Home Hub with Google Assistant. The Echo Show deal is for today only or until stock runs out on Woot.com and the Google Home Hub deal is on Rakuten.
Best Buy zaps price on Nest Secure alarm, Nest Cam, and Google Home Mini bundle
Best Buy zapped the price of Nest smart home security Nest Secure Alarm and Nest Cam Outdoor bundle and added a free Google Home Mini. Nest Detect sensors keep watch of your home inside and out. Stream video in real-time from the Nest Cam or view video clips later on your smartphone or Google Home smart display.
Where to go when your EV is low: Rich neighborhoods have most charging stations
If you're running low on juice in your electric vehicle, head for the rich part of town. A survey by Realtor.com found home prices are higher in areas with more electric vehicle charging stations. The median list price for homes in the 20 ZIP codes with the most EV charging stations were 2.6 times the national average.
Café racer-inspired ebike hits 28 mph quickly and quietly with carbon belt drive
Ebike manufacturer Electra launched the Café Moto Go, an advanced ebike. The Café Moto Go's step-over frame was inspired by café racer motorcycles. The Café Moto Go is a premium performance ebike built to run smoothly and extra quietly with a carbon belt drive system and a continuously variable hub.
Virtually walk through dream homes with Zillow’s new A.I.-powered 3D home tours
Home sellers and real estate agents listing properties on Zillow's real estate marketplace now can add 3D tours for no charge to their listings. Zillow 3D Home uses artificial intelligence on an iOS mobile device app to create the tours with 360-degree panoramic photos taken in and around a home.
Amazon and Best Buy smash prices on August smart home security locks
Amazon and Best Buy have the lowest prices for two August smart home door locks during a limited time sale. August was one of the first smart door lock companies designed specifically for smart home convenience and security with DIY installation. Both August smart locks work with existing door hardware and keys.
Miele stuns with wireless probe, self-descaling java pot, and other new products
Miele rocked KBIS 2019 with waves of new appliances and features. The annual Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Show in Las Vegas is all about product launches and Miele's appliance reveal was like New York Fashion Week with a single designer. Auto cup-size detectors, wireless probes, and flush vents are just the start.
Ecobee leverages humor in a heated discussion with climate change skeptics
Ecobee cranked up the heat on climate change doubters. In observance of Earth Day, Ecobee and ad agency DCX released video clips of a social experiment that tested the effectiveness of humor in easing tension during discussions with climate change skeptics. When the group laughed, the talks became more open.
Nikola previews $80K NZT off-road EV speedster with 590 horsepower
Nikola Motor is accepting reservations for the NZT, a high-performance, all-electric off-highway vehicle (OHV). NZT pricing starts at $80,000 with deliveries in 2021. If the $80,000 price seems high, consider these numbers: 590 horsepower, 775 foot-pounds of torque, and zero-to-60 miles per hour in 4 seconds.
Walmart offers big price cuts on air fryers from La Gourmet and Farberware
Walmart made significant price cuts on multifunction air fryers from La Gourmet, Farberware, and others. Air frying with little or no oil, is faster, healthier, and easier to clean up than traditional deep frying in oil. You can also use most air fryers for other cooking modes including baking, roasting, and grilling.
SMEG debuts colorful dual-fuel Portofino 48-inch ranges for no-compromise cooks
When Guastalla, Italy-based SMEG launches new kitchen appliances, you can count on four factors: retro-classic design, gorgeous high-end finishes, envy-inducing functional wizardry, and lofty prices. This week SMEG launched its Portofino Dual-Fuel 48-inch Pro-Style Ranges, available now at SMEG USA appliance dealers.
Amazon slashes Easter Week prices for Dyson vacuums and air purifiers
Amazon slashed the prices on many Dyson high-tech products, including vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and more for Easter Week. Dyson's premium household appliances attract millions of fans, but the equally premium prices can deter purchase decisions. Amazon took deep discounts on popular Dyson products in this sale.
Google Home Hub smart display will reportedly be renamed the Google Nest Hub
Insiders reportedly familiar with Google's plans confirmed the Google Home Hub smart display will be rebranded Google Nest Hub. Citing accidental leaks on the Google Store website about the Pixel 3a smartphone and Nest Home Max, a new smart display with a 10-inch screen, informed sources suggest a May 7 launch date.
Amazon cuts prices on Echo Dot, Ring security, Fire Tablets, and more for Easter
Amazon slashed prices with deals on Echo Dot, Ring video doorbell and security systems, and Fire Tablets. Some of the best deals are for multiple-unit purchases. Most Ring deals include a free Amazon Echo Dot in addition to healthy price cuts. There's no announced end date, but Easter isn't until next Sunday.
Get a deduction on SimpliSafe prices for Tax Day, free camera on security systems
SimpliSafe took big deductions off SimpliSafe home security systems for income Tax Day. Today only, SimpliSafe will take 15% off the usual price of all SimpliSafe security systems and add a $99 SimpliCam HD video security cam with built-in motion and sound detection for free. The sale ends at midnight.
Amazon slashes prices on Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums for one day only
Amazon made huge price cuts on two Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums for Deals of the Day. In the past two years, robot vacuums have convinced millions of the value of the household helpers, including me. I bought an Ecovacs Deebot as a family Christmas gift, and after a couple of weeks my wife said, "Best gift ever."