No nukes! Nine foods you should never put in the microwave
Microwave ovens are super convenient for making popcorn or reheating coffee, but nuking food isn't always a good idea. Warming up leftovers is often OK, but microwaving many popular food items destroys their taste and texture in a hot minute. Here are nine foods you should never cook in a microwave oven.
Amazon drops pre-order prices for Alexa-compatible Ring Smart Light starter kit
Amazon dropped the prices for Ring Smart Light Starter Kit bundles a week before the lights start shipping. Smart security cameras and lights turn on automatically and alert homeowners to visitors or intruders. You can pre-order Ring Smart Light Starter Kits today and save $30 when Ring releases the Smart Lights.
Walmart chops the price of the Instant Pot LUX60 black stainless steel 6-in-1
Walmart cut more than a third off the price on the 6-quart Instant Pot LUX60 6-in-1 multi-use programmable cooker. The perfect size for families, the LUX60 is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute, steamer, and warmer. The Instant Pot's popularity continues without ebb for these multi-talented appliances.
Amazon knocks half off the price of Shark ION F80 lightweight cordless stick vac
Amazon sliced its price for the Shark ION F80 lightweight cordless stick vacuum. An Amazon Deal of the Day, the Shark ION F80 includes two rechargeable batteries and charger. Act today to get the Shark ION F80 for under half list price. Amazon also chopped the price of the Greenworks 40V Cordless String Trimmer.
Woot and NewEgg blow the doors off Google Home Hub pricing
Woot and Newegg slashed their prices for the Google Home Hub smart display. Other merchants are holding to the $150 list price, but if you've been waiting for a good deal on this digital display assistant with visual as well as audio interaction, jump for it before the sale ends. Put Google to work in your home.
Best Buy tears down prices on Arlo Pro indoor/outdoor security cameras
Best Buy ripped up its price sheets for two generations of Arlo Pro wire-free home security cameras. The Arlo Pro 720p HD video security cameras and Arlo Pro 2 1080 full HD cameras are two of the most feature-packed systems for people who want to add video security to their smart home configurations.
Amazon slashes prices on Blink XT outdoor home security camera systems
Amazon slashed prices on Blink XT outdoor home security camera bundles and add-on camera. Security is a major reason people set up smart home configurations. We're fans of Amazon's own-brand Blink Home Security cameras because they save video clips to the cloud for free with no required subscription.
Lowe’s includes a free Google Home Mini with Nest smart thermostats
Lowe's is bundling a free Google Home Mini with Nest purchases of $100 or more, including Nest smart thermostats. Summer is just around the corner, and with high cooling costs in many parts of the U.S. Smart thermostats can help you stay comfortable and save money through reduced energy consumption.
Ninja sale slashes prices on blenders, cookers, and coffee machines
Ninja slashed prices on blenders, food processors, coffee machines, and cookers for a spring holiday brunch sale with coupon codes worth $40 to $60. Spiff up your kitchen countertop with Ninja's versatile appliances. Wedding season is coming, so take advantage of this sale for sure-to-please gifts.
Amazon drops price on smart power strips for Alexa and Google Home
Amazon dropped prices on smart power strips that work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. One power strip, the Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip by TP-Link, is an Amazon Deal of the Day. Smart power strips cut clutter and cost less than multiple smart plugs in locations with several Alexa or Google Assistant devices.
Lightning Strike electric motorcycle will travel up to 200 miles per charge
Lightning Motorcycles is taking reservations for the Lightning Strike, an electric two-wheeler the company says can travel up to 200 miles in city driving in top trim. Three trims include the $13,000 Strike Standard, $17,000 Strike Mid Range, and $20,000 Strike Carbon Edition. Delivery begins in July.
SimpliSafe launches self-install smart home security systems in the U.K.
Boston-based SimpliSafe now sells its smart home security system in the U.K. Despite a decrease in overall crime rates, officials report U.K. burglary rates have increased. SimpliSafe is the first company to offer an affordable, wireless, self-install home security system with professional monitoring.
Passport, Lime, and three cities collaborate on micro-mobility pilot program
Micro-mobility platform developer Passport and electric scooter company Lime partnered with city officials in Charlotte, Detroit, and Omaha to announce a pilot program for last-mile urban transportation options. The pilot seeks to reduce congestion, improve pedestrian safety, and enhance options in underserved areas.
Amazon cuts prices for Ninja smart coffee makers that brew custom java
Amazon shrunk the prices of a rich selection of intelligent and programmable Ninja coffee makers. It's always coffee season, but spring is an auspicious time to upgrade your tired coffee maker. Buy a Ninja coffee maker now and you'll have plenty of time before summer to practice brewing custom hot and cold drinks.
Amazon slices prices on Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats for Alexa, Google Home
Amazon sliced the prices of Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats that integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other smart home platforms. Nest and Ecobee are two of the best-selling brands because of their abilities to learn based on owner behavior and work with remote sensors to set temperatures.
Amazon cuts spring prices on August Smart Locks for Alexa, Google Home, and Siri
Amazon dropped August Smart Lock prices for springtime. As the weather warms up in the U.S., adding a smart lock is one of the most popular smart home security upgrades. August's smart locks work with existing interior deadbolt hardware and, depending on the model work with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri.
Wyze Sense starter kit bundles home security essentials in a $20 package
Wyze Labs has introduced a $20 home security sensor kit to pair with its highly regarded $25 Wyze Cam. The starter kit bundles two contact sensors, a motion detector, and the Wyze Bridge, and are designed to trigger the tiny, 1080p HD Wyze Cam to start recording when they sense movement.
Get a free camera and 15% off a SimpliSafe home security system
Buy a SimpliSafe home security system to get a 15-percent discount and a free security camera. The sale runs through the end of this week. Buy a SimpliSafe system, try it for 60 days, and if you're not happy, return it with prepaid shipping for a full refund. SimpliSafe arrives ready to protect, no drilling or tools required.
Recall bounty hunters needed as millions ignore deadly Takata airbag recall
It's a recall campaign from hell and too many people aren't responding. Toyota Motor North America and Carma Project want to give financial rewards to people who alert family and friends to the deadly Takata airbag recall by using word-of-mouth notifications as a game to incentivize people.
Arlo listens to feedback, improves video quality for its premier security camera
Arlo relaunched its flagship Ultra 4K HDR security camera system with worldwide availability. Arlo addressed issues from a limited early release and now the marquee brand from the smart home security camera company is available in multiple configurations with an A.I.-driven premier monitoring system.
Amazon slashes prices on Echo devices that play Alexa’s sweetest-sounding music
Amazon slashed prices on Alexa-controlled Echo devices with the best music sound quality. All Alexa smart speakers stream music, but some sound better than others. Save on Echo Plus and the Echo Sub bundled with Echo and Echo Plus speakers. These deals give you better music in your home office or a full-on party room.
Dyson sale shatters prices on vacuums just in time for spring cleaning
Steep price cuts on Dyson vacuum cleaners for the spring cleaning season help you save money on the tools you need. Multipurpose vacuums have no rivals when you attack major seasonal cleaning chores. We've found the best discounts on Dyson vacuums from Amazon and Walmart and put them all in one place.
Amazon lowers Echo Dot cost and slashes price of the Dot and Smart Plug bundle
Amazon just unleashed two extraordinary price cuts on third-generation Echo Dot smart speakers, which means the Alexa device is finally back in stock following the blowout sales last holiday season. The third-gen Amazon Echo Dot sold out in December, a sign of how popular the Alexa smart speaker has become.
Walmart drops prices on Google Home Hub and Lenovo smart displays
Walmart slashed the prices of Google Home smart displays for two highly-regarded Lenovo models and the original Google Home Hub. We can't think of a better way to improve your smart home setup this spring than adding a smart display for graphic and video content, and these three deals can help you save up to $100.
Walmart serves up a rare deal on the Google Home Max at $100 off
Some deals are predictable and others are pre-announced, but Walmart has posted a rare deal: $100 off the powerful Google Home Max. Since the Google Home Max price holds firm almost all the time, waiting may not be prudent in this case. If you want one, you probably want to get one now.
Dyson’s newest products strive to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit
Dyson launched products to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit. A Dyson intelligent task light cycles in tune with nature and a personal air purifier harnesses a unique airflow property. Microprocessors in Dyson's new vac self-adjust 8,000 times a second. The new Dyson products focus on improved personal comfort.
Walmart slashes prices on iRobot Roomba and Shark Ion robot vacuums
Walmart slashed prices of top robot vacuums from iRobot, Shark, Eufy, and Ecovacs just in time for Spring Cleaning season. You'll still have to wash your windows, but with a Roomba, Ion, RoboVac, or Deebot on the job you can retire that old upright and let a robot vacuum take over floor-cleaning duty.
Air purifiers get steep price cuts on Amazon just in time for allergy season
Spring kicks off allergy season, and Amazon has cut prices on three highly rated air purifiers to bring relief. Living with contaminants in the air can have long-term consequences, according to the EPA, so proactive steps to improve the quality of the air you breathe can help today and later on.
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.
Walmart drops prices on air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and more
Walmart dropped prices on best-selling air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and La Gourmet. Interest in air fryers took off when home cooks realized the possibility for guilt-free fried food when you cook with very little to zero oil. We've found the best discounts on popular air fryers so you can compare the deals.
Nvidia’s new simulator brings virtual learning to autonomous vehicle developers
Nvidia introduced a data center simulator for testing autonomous vehicle tech. Designed to speed up autonomous driving development, Drive Constellation is an open, cloud-based platform technology vendors can use to validate systems efficiently, safely, and much faster than with vehicles on real roads.
Viral porch pirate videos freak people out, cause unrealistic concern
Viral porch pirate videos convince others crime is more prevalent than facts indicate. According to polls, even though FBI reports show property crime rates are at historic lows, more people worry about crime today than ever before. Millennials are the most common home burglary victims and security tech purchasers.