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.
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.
Logitech Circle View review: All about privacy
It's perfectly clear that the Logitech Circle View was built from the ground up to respect your privacy in the home. Never worry about someone snooping on you.
Reddit co-founder steps down from board, calls for his successor to be Black
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from the company's board, urging the remaining board members to appoint a Black replacement.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks out about racism, calls for change
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about racism and called to build a better future. Cook wrote that Apple would be donating to organizations fighting racial inequality.
Eve Cam is another HomeKit-exclusive security camera focused on privacy
The Eve Cam is designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video. It encrypts its feed and footage to ensure only you can see the clips. It ships June 23.
#BlackoutTuesday posts are diluting protesters’ messages, activists say
Activists warned that supporters posting black images on Tuesday to voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement were unintentionally silencing protesters.
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.
Logitech Circle View snips Android support to focus on HomeKit and privacy
Logitech is ditching Android with its latest smart security camera, the Circle View. It offers exclusive support to Apple's HomeKit smart home ecosystem.
The best Google Nest Mini accessories
The Nest Mini is a smart little speaker with good sound and Google Assistant. It gets even better when you pair it with smart devices for voice commands.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Review: Serious security
If installing a smart lock intimidates you, then the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a good choice. It's incredibly easy to install, but doesn't skimp on features.
NYC’s Mount Sinai Hospital using Google Nest to monitor coronavirus patients
Mount Sinai, one of New York City’s hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, is using Google's Nest cameras to monitor patients and improve safety.
It’s all in the wrist: Wearables are helping to treat disease and disability
The first wave of wearables brought us step counters, activity trackers, and smartphone substitutes -- the second wave has an even more health-focused agenda.
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.
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.
Wearable device can tell if your cough is the coronavirus
Researchers have developed the first wearable device that can track a person’s COVID-19 symptoms, possibly alerting health workers before you know you're sick.
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.
Without a firewall, the door to your smart home is left wide open
Your smart home could be hacked, but you wouldn't even know it. Protect your all your devices against them with a hardware firewall.
Ecobee Haven is an intelligent platform that makes it easy to monitor your home
Today ecobee launched Haven, a smart home monitoring platform that draws information from multiple devices to provide a truly streamlined experience.
Make the most out of your shelter-in-place order with Alexa
Finding it hard to work from home? Not sure how to disinfect your table? We break down some Alexa features that can help brighten your shelter-in-place blues.
eBay Smart Home Sale: Up to 55% off Arlo, Google, Nest, Samsung, TCL, and more
Use our coupon code for 15% off during the eBay smart home sale until April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
How to listen to audiobooks with Alexa and Google Assistant
Want Alexa to read you a book? In this how-to guide, we teach you how to integrate your digital audiobook service with Amazon and Google Home smart devices.
Paranoid prevents smart speakers from eavesdropping on you
A new device, called Paranoid, is here to prevent your smart speaker from listening when it shouldn't, making Alexa and Google Assistant devices a little safer.
Philips Hue and Sengled smart lighting kits on sale starting at only $70
Personalize your home with a rainbow light show using Philips and Sengled smart bulb starter kits on Best Buy for as low as $70. Get yours and save up to $50.
Thermal AR glasses give screening for possible coronavirus a high-tech twist
An AR headset equipped with thermal imaging technology could prove useful in helping spot those with elevated temperatures during the coronavirus pandemic.
I tried to make my dryer smarter, and it (mostly) worked
Smart dryers are popular these days. SmartDry claims to take your old dryer from dumb to smart in just minutes. I gave it a try and here's what I learned.
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 China’s hospitals, robots are helping to halt the spread of coronavirus
As the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic continues to spread, hospitals in China have turned to a trio of robots to help fight the spread of the flu-type virus.
Wyze Lock Review: A budget smart lock without the fuss
With the Wyze Lock ($90) you get to keep your keys and your deadbolt. It screws on to what you already have to offer smart lock features in a few minutes.
Arlo Pro 3 and Apple HomeKit join forces
The Arlo Pro 3 has been one of the most popular security cameras around, and now thanks to integration with Arlo, Apple HomeKit support is finally here.
Congress has concerns over Ring’s partnerships with police departments
A congressional committee wrote a letter to Ring over concerns about the company's partnerships with more than 400 local police departments across the country.
Forget the Internet of Things. Here’s what IoT really stands for
IoT means the Internet of Things, but there’s a growing movement to change the definition, to give it more meaning and set us up for the next decade of innovation. Tomorrow, IoT will mean Intelligence of Things, impacting AI, 5G, and every other buzzword. Here’s what that shift will bring – and how everything’s going to change in the decade ahead.
Hackers may attack home networks through Philips Hue smart bulbs vulnerability
Check Point discovered a bug in Philips Hue smart bulbs that allows hackers to infiltrate networks. Owners of the device are recommended to update the firmware.
Drone delivery: Medical supplies will soon be flying around San Diego
UPS and drone specialist Matternet are teaming up for a trial drone delivery service for health care facilities in San Diego. It follows a similar trial by the two firms in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2019. The San Diego effort will see medical samples flown between facilities.