Amazon and Kia team up to simplify EV home-charging station installs
Kia Motors announced a new program with Amazon for electric vehicles. Customers planning to purchase a new Kia EV or PHEV can check out recommended Level 2 240-volt home charging stations and arrange installation in their homes. Customers can have home chargers installed before they take delivery of their new cars.
Sign up for Amazon’s Prime Book Box and get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for $1
Do your kids like books? Start a new subscription to Amazon's Prime Book Box for kids through March 26 and you can get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for just $0.99. The Prime Book Box includes two hardcover or four board books, depending on the age range you choose. New books are delivered every one, two, or three months.
Smeg Dolce and Gabbana small appliances make an art gallery of your kitchen
Spice up your kitchen with color and design with Smeg's Dolce and Gabbana-styled Sicily Is My Love countertop collection. Following its earlier introduction of Sicilian-themed major appliances, the Italian collaborators announced this line of designer countertop devices finished with traditional icons and images.
Amazon knocks down the price on the second-generation Echo smart speaker
Amazon just knocked down the price of the second-generation Echo smart speaker with Alexa by 25 percent. The Echo answers questions on just about anything via Alexa, and can also control a houseful of smart home devices, fill a room with music with integrated Dolby speakers, make calls, and leave messages.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans are reportedly afraid of self-driving cars, study says
The latest AAA consumer survey finds most Americans fear self-driving cars. Few people would trust autonomous vehicles to transport people they care about. An earlier easing of fears reversed after high-profile fatalities. However, 53 percent of U.S. drivers think most cars will be fully autonomous by 2029.
AncestryDNA price drop makes it more affordable to discover your family origins
In step with Saint Patrick's Day's traditional emphasis on ancestral roots, AncestryDNA dropped its regular price for a DNA-based ancestry search by $40. Send in a saliva sample and your report will include ethnicity estimates, locations and regions of origin, and potential living relatives, This deal ends March 17.
Amazon slashes price of Eero Home Wi-Fi System mesh network just for today
Amazon temporarily slashed the price of the Eero Home Wi-Fi System by $100. For today only you can pick up fast, reliable mesh network hardware suitable for a two to four bedroom home. When we reviewed the Eero system we found it easy to set up and manage. This sale ends tonight at midnight Pacific Time.
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.
Is your car, truck, or SUV part of a recall? How to check your VIN for recalls
It's Daylight Saving Time (DST), time to set our clocks ahead an hour. The NHTSA invites you to check your vehicle for factory recalls. Like changing smoke detector batteries to protect your home, the NHTSA suggests VIN recall checks to protect your vehicle each time you reset your clocks.
Home Depot chops prices on Samsung and LG French door refrigerators
The Home Depot chopped home appliance prices, with especially good deals on Samsung and LG French door refrigerators. The sale lasts until March 20, 2019, and includes free delivery. Some of the best deals on refrigerators are in the spring when new models launch and retailers want to move last year's.
Keep talking — Google OKs Continued Conversation on smart displays
Now you won't have to say "Hey, Google" as often when you use Google Assistant on smart displays. Continued Conversation works with all current Google Home smart displays set to use U.S. English. Originally only available on Google Home smart speakers, you can now ask follow-up questions with smart displays as well.
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.
Waymo wants to sell lidar sensors, but not to self-driving car companies
Waymo wants to make deals for its Laser Bear Honeycomb lidar sensor. The self-driving car unit of Google's parent Alphabet aims to partner with companies that have non-automotive applications for the 3D perimeter sensor. Waymo hopes to scale its self-driving technology in applications such as robotics and security.
Tesla’s new V3 Superchargers power a Model 3 at rates up to 1,000 miles per hour
Tesla introduced three developments for faster charging: No more power splitting at Superchargers, On-route Battery Warmup, and V3 Superchargers that can charge a Model 3 Long Range at rates up to 1,000 miles per hour. Tesla claims the U.S. will have 99 percent network coverage by Q4 2019.
Walmart obliterates price on Arlo Pro HD Security Camera bundle
Security is top-of-mind in smart home planning and security cameras are key components. Walmart just smashed the price on the Arlo Pro 720p HD Security Camera System bundle, with two indoor/outdoor wireless cameras and a free outdoor mount. We also found two other 720p HD smart home security cameras on sale at Walmart.
Harley-Davidson drops LiveWire electric motorcycle’s range, speed, charging time
Harley-Davidson traveled to the Geneva International Motor Show to release additional specifications forthe LiveWire, its first electric model. The LiveWire has an urban range up to 140 miles and takes 3.0 seconds to reach 60 mph. Pricing will start at about $30,000 before incentives when it goes on sale in fall 2019.
Could unsupervised A.I. enable autonomous cars to learn as they go?
Cortica embedded its "Autonomous A.I." solution on the Renesas system-on-chip (SoC) for self-driving cars. Autonomous A.I. uses "unsupervised learning" to enable vehicles to make predictions based on visual data. Cortica says unsupervised learning is faster and more accurate than deep learning-based systems.
August View is a high-res video doorbell that also adds color to your entryway
August Home announced August View, a wire-free, high-resolution video doorbell with two-way audio, motion detection, and free video clip cloud storage. The video sensor captures 1440p resolution video, 33 percent higher than 1080p full HD video. Higher resolution means more pixels for images with greater detail.
Google Duo audio calling reportedly arriving soon to Google Home speakers
Get ready for Google Duo audio calls on Google Home smart speakers. Android and iOS mobile devices, Windows and iOS computers, and Chromebooks all support Duo video calls. The Google Home Hub lacks a camera but supports incoming video calls and now it appears Home smart speakers will soon support audio-only Duo calls.
This oven promises a perfect Neopolitan-style pizza in 60 seconds
Rule the next neighborhood cook-off with Ooni's high-temperature pizza oven. The Ooni Koda pizza oven promises jaw-dropping Neopolitan-style pizza in 60 seconds. The gas-fueled oven heats to 932 degrees Fahrenheit, twice as hot as most domestic ovens and retains heat with a carbon-steel shell and inch-thick insulation.
Walmart knocks down prices on Google Home devices and bundles
Walmart continues to offer discounts and deals on Google Home devices. Save on Google Home, Google Home Hub, Google Home Mini 2-pack, and the Google Smart TV Kit including a Google Home Mini and a Chromecast device. Check this sale if you're configuring a smart home or want easier TV streaming.
Tesla finally announces $35,000 Model 3, moves to online-only sales model
Tesla's long-promised $35,000 standard Model 3 is finally available. A new $37,000 Tesla Model 3Â Standard Range Plus with greater range, more power, and a fancier interior is also on sale. To achieve cost savings needed to sell the base model, Tesla is closing all stores and switching to online sales worldwide.
Amazon brings back home milk delivery with its Happy Belly brand
Amazon added milk and other dairy items to its private label Happy Belly brand. You can only buy Happy Bell milk, whipped cream, and other perishable items in nine U.S. metro areas via the AmazonFresh delivery service. Amazon continues to enter new markets, in this case replacing the neighborhood milkman.
Amazon slashes prices on Smart WiFi Power Strip with four Alexa-compatible plugs
Teckin's Smart Power Strip WiFi Plug with four Alexa and Google Home compatible plugs and four USB charging plugs is on sale on Amazon with a special coupon deal for a limited time. The four power plugs also work with IFTTT devices. No hub is required to control the plugs in the surge-protected strip.
Tesla Model S driver crashes and dies in fire, responders couldn’t open doors
After reportedly crossing three lanes of traffic at high speed, a 2016 Tesla Model S crashed into palm trees and burst into flame on Sunday. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene in Davie, Florida. According to police, the driver appeared to overcorrect and lose control before hitting the trees.
Gourmia CoolCookers refrigerate first, solving remote cooking’s biggest problem
Gourmia's CoolCookers represent a paradigm shift. The Gourmia CoolCooker GPCC1960 Pressure Cooker and GMCC1970 Multi Cooker keep meal ingredients fresh at 35 degrees until it's time to cook. Home chefs and even reluctant family cooks can put everything in one pot in the morning and come home to a fully cooked meal.
New RemoBell S video doorbell is compatible with Amazon Echo, Google Home
Remo+ just launched a new video doorbell model, the RemoBell S. For several reasons, and not just its $99 price tag, the RemoBell S stands out in the crowd of new entries in the video doorbell category. Unlike many other video doorbells, with the RemoBell S you can view video stored in the cloud for free.
Become a master chef with restaurant-grade gear you can put in your home
Culinary innovator Hestan transformed commercial cooking appliances into customizable cooking suites for home chefs. Ranges and range tops in Hestan's line come in a variety of sizes, single or dual fuel sources, number of cast iron burners, and griddles of two sizes with single or multiple heat zones.
Leviton’s Wi-Fi Load Center and Smart Circuit Breakers give your home a brain
Is your home ready for a brain transplant? Adding individual smart plugs is quick, easy, and inexpensive, but the benefits are limited to one plug at a time. Leviton's new Load Center and Smart Circuit Breakers go deep in your home's infrastructure, connecting your entire home to the internet and the cloud.
Say so long to silver. Samsung brings new colors to household appliances
Samsung introduced two new colors for household appliances, The Korean appliance manufacturer will introduce Tuscan Stainless for several kitchen appliance models starting in May and for the Family Hub Refrigerator in August. New Samsung washing machines and dryers will be offered in Champagne Finish.
Waymo rules and Apple trails in California self-driving car benchmarks
Each year the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles releases reports of self-driving car disengagements for autonomous vehicles tested on public roads. Based on the most recent California data, Waymo had the best performance, GM Cruise came in second, and Apple's self-driving program was in last place.
Frigidaire goes for ‘wow’ factor with new Gallery ranges, fridges, and more
Electrolux's Frigidaire brand is going all out at KBIS 2019, the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show held in Las Vegas this week. The appliance manufacturer's headliner introductions this year include new ranges with gas, electric, or induction heating; a new refrigerator; and a new dishwasher in its Gallery line.
Researchers teach self-driving cars to predict pedestrians’ next moves
Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing a system that teaches self-driving cars to predict pedestrian movement. Since pedestrians are easily distracted and can't be counted on to act in their own best self-interest, autonomous cars will need to practice both defensive and protective driving.
2019 RAM 1500 Classic Warlock special edition: Badass style without the whoop
If you like the looks of blacked-out badass trucks but don't want to fork out the big bucks for a no-compromise off-road desert racer, FCA announced the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock, a special edition pickup truck that focuses on appearance with only a touch of additional off-road capability.