Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring
Kami and Cove have partnered to offer users a brand-new option for DIY home security and professional monitoring.
This clever attachment gives any powered wheelchair autonomous superpowers
This smart tech can help powered wheelchairs avoid accidents. That's a much bigger problem to solve than you might imagine.
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell is HomeKit compatible and needs no subscription
The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell has impressive home security features and is compatible with Apple HomeKit, all while charging no subscription fees.
Philips Hue makes it easier to manage smart lights with new module and switch
The new Philips Hue Wall Switch Module maintains a connection to your lights even if the power switch is off, solving a problem that has plagued smart lights.
Twitch co-founder Michael Seibel joins Reddit board of directors
Reddit announced that Michael Seibel, the co-founder of what is now Twitch, will replace Alexis Ohanian on the company's board of directors.
Lutron adds fan control to its smart lighting system during CES 2019
Lutron Electronics first introduced smart lighting systems but in the five years since it was founded, the company has expanded to include automated shades, smart speakers, and smart thermostats in its smart home ecosystem and at CES 2019, the company will introduce a fan speed control system.
Philips Hue wants to brighten up the night with expanded outdoor lighting range
Looking to add some light to your backyard? Philips Hue has a way for you to do it that is smart and connected. The company is at CES 2019 to show off two new floodlights that can light up any space and a motion sensor that can be used to turn on any of your Philips Hue lights -- inside or out.
Eve takes wraps off Apple Homekit-enabled light strip, energy strip at CES 2019
Eve Systems introduced two new Apple Homekit-enabled devices at CES 2019. The Eve Energy Strip features three outlets with autonomous schedules and energy consumption monitoring. The Eve Light Strip, useful for accent or general lighting in full white or millions of colors, connects via Wi-Fi with no need for a bridge.
Vizio opens beta sign-ups for SmartCast 3.0 with AirPlay 2
At CES 2019, we learned that several major TV manufacturers would be adding AirPlay 2 compatibility to their lineups. Vizio was among this small list, and now appears it will be the first to launch it. The company has opened sign-ups for the beta of SmartCast 3.0, which will enable AirPlay 2 later this year.
Siri, can you hear me? Not at CES
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominated CES 2018, through compatibility with nearly every smarthome device we saw. But Apple HomeKit and Siri were barely seen. What gives?
New Wemo Bridge smart home hub is compatible with Apple HomeKit
At CES 2018, Belkin's smart home brand announced a new version of the Wemo Bridge smart home hub, this time enabled with Apple HomeKit.
This is the best Black Friday smart home deal you can shop today
The day's finally here to start your smart home or expand it. If there's one must-buy, this is the best Black Friday smart home deal you can shop today.
Samsung’s SmartThings Find sniffs out lost Galaxy devices using AR heat maps
Samsung doesn't want you to lose your beloved Galaxy devices, and has launched the new SmartThings Find location service to make sure it doesn't happen.
This desktop ornament tracks the value of cryptocurrency using a … seesaw?
Want a more entertaining way to track currencies? The Market is a kinetic smart sculpture ornament of a bull and a bear on a seesaw, which tilts in real-time to reflect actual day-over-day changes in capital markets. It's totally steampunk, and you can pre-order it right now.
CEO of Winklevoss-backed Bitcoin exchange charged with Silk Road money laundering
Charlie Shrem, co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin exchange BitInstant, with money laundering in connection with now-defunct online drug marketplace Silk Road.
Samsung SmartThings integration brings smart home control to Mercedes-Benzes
Thanks to a new integrated voice assistant available in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, users can now control Samsung SmartThings-compatible devices from anywhere.
Best Buy discounts Philips Hue Color Starter Kit in anti-Prime Day deal
Best Buy has started launching its own Prime Day deals ahead of the big event next week with the Philips Hue Color Starter Kit for just $140.
Five reasons why HomeKit in iOS 14 is a small update with huge rewards
The recent release of iOS 14 brought with it changes to the layout and user interface of HomeKit that make it a stronger competitor.
Woot offers huge discounts on Philips Hue smart lighting for one day only
If there's a standard bearer for smart home lighting, it's Philips Hue. As one of the first manufacturers to offer LED light kits for smart homes, Philips Hue light bulbs, switches, hubs, and starter kits command premium prices. That's why we jumped when we saw Woot's one-day sale on Philips Hue smart lights.
These gadgets will stop you from losing your wallet, keys, or bag again
Track down your lost personal items by placing one of these great trackers on your keys or wallet.
Welcome to the Digital Trends smart apartment
Digital Trends is outfitting a condo in Seattle with tons of smart-home devices suited for an apartment. We’ll look at gadgets that are affordable, portable, and hopefully useful.
Philips Hue gradient strip can enhance your home theater experience
Philips Hue is updating its Iris table lamps, their candelabra bulbs, and adding a new gradient light strip to its product lineup.
Amazon’s $35 Fire TV Blaster extends Alexa to all of your home theater gadgets
If you love the idea of what Amazon's Fire TV Cube can do, but don't want to replace your perfectly good Fire TV device, the $35 Fire TV Blaster might be just the ticket: It can extend Alexa's voice commands to TVs, receivers, and cable TV boxes, for a fully voice-controlled home theater experience.
Amazon discounts the Alexa Guard Kit with Ring Alarm, Echo Dot, and Philips Hue
Amazon dropped the price on a smart home security device bundle that demonstrates the giant retailer's unique ability to mix its own products with a leading third-party brand. The Alexa Guard bundle is a functionally complete smart home package in a compelling pre-Prime Day 2019 deal.
Eve Cam review: Performance holds back this HomeKit camera
More cameras are supporting Apple's HomeKit smart home platform. The Eve Cam is the latest, but does it have what it takes to be a standout in the space?
Confessions of an online anti-racist vigilante
An online activist shares her experiences rooting out racism online -- and getting people fired for it.
WitchTok, the online coven of TikTok witches, is mobilizing against racism
The WitchTok community on TikTok has gone from a gathering place to share spells to an organized movement for fierce political mobilization.
Self-driving forklifts are here to revolutionize warehouses, for better or worse
Third Wave Automation raised $15 million to make self-driving forklifts a reality. Here's how it's going to change warehouses as we know it.
A literal minority report: Examining the algorithmic bias of predictive policing
Predictive policing tech boomed in recent years, but the algorithmic bias built into these systems is causing many to reconsider their effectiveness.
This Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit is $60 off for 4th of July
Whether you’re looking to redesign your lighting system, Phillips Hue White and Color Starter Kit is a great place to add lighting to your home for just $130.
Apple’s tvOS 14 brings picture-in-picture and improved HomeKit support
Apple took the wraps off its latest Apple TV software at WWDC 2020, with tvOS 14. It's a small update but contains cool features like picture-in-picture.
5 Best iOS 14 HomeKit features: Adaptive lighting, Live View in Apple TV, more
Apple recently introduced a slew of new features with its announcement of iOS 14, we round up the best five HomeKit features you can expect with the rollout
Google Maps, Bing Maps add marker for Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C.
Google Maps has added a marker for the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C., with Apple Maps also updating its satellite imagery of the renamed street.
Hurry! These Philips Hue Starter Kits are dirt-cheap — but not for long
Brighten up your home with these great smart light bulb deals at Amazon and Best Buy this Memorial Day.
This awesome drone station could be coming to a hospital near you
Matternet has just unveiled a unique drone station for its advanced delivery system designed for medical facilities. A video shows the station in action.
In the future, touchscreens will be obsolete. This lab designs what’s next
The Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon has a simple mission: Invent the way we'll use computers in 25 years time. Doing it isn't so easy, of course.
Airbus working on smell sensors that could detect coronavirus on planes
Airbus is working with startup Koniku to make smell sensors that will be able to detect dangerous chemicals and explosives — and soon even biological hazards.
Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus Review: Coasting on success
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus gives you a lot of control over how it detects what's around it, but it's missing a few things that its competitors have aced.