Amazon cuts the prices on the new Echo Dot with Clock, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 5
Smart speakers and smart displays are the gateway products for smart home networks because they're inexpensive and easy to use. These devices answer questions, play music, and use voice to control your smart home. Amazon just cut the price of the brand new Echo Dot with Clock, the third-generation Dot, and the Show 5.
Amazon slashes prices on most Dyson cordless stick vacuums
Dyson's highly-rated V-series cordless stick vacuum cleaners are benchmarks for other brands due to the vacs' suction power, versatility, accessories, and clean-and-easy dustbin emptying. Amazon slashed prices for most Dyson cordless stick vacuum models, from the V7 to the latest V11.
Amazon announces celebrity voices for Alexa, starting with Samuel L. Jackson
Would you rather talk with Alexa or Samuel L. Jackson? At the Amazon Devices Event in Seattle on Wednesday, Amazon announced celebrity voices for Alexa. Jackson is the first. According to Dave Limp, senior VP of Devices, Amazon uses neural text-to-speech to make engagement more realistic.
Arlo Pro and Google Nest security cameras get huge discounts in Best Buy sale
Shoppers who want to set up smart security cameras inside and outside their homes before the holiday season just got a break. Best Buy dropped prices on a good selection of highly rated indoor and outdoor smart security cameras from Arlo, Google Nest, TP-Link Kasa, SimpliSafe, and Canary.
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How a robot vacuum changed my life for the better
What would we do without our robotic vacuum cleaners? Global sales are booming for the self-guided, automated floor-cleaning machines. In addition to the time-saving convenience of automated floor cleaning, you may also find that a robot vacuum adds drama, and possibly even a little suspense, to your life.
Entry-level smart displays: Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5
The Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5 are the entry-level displays for their smart home platforms. Both displays enrich user experience, but they're not equal. No one will switch between Alexa and Google Assistant because of a display, but the differences between the Nest Hub and the Show 5 bear scrutiny.
Save up to $300 off the Arlo and Cloud Cam security cameras on Amazon
Smart home security camera applications range from baby and pet cams to extensive multi-camera installations connected to 24/7 professional security monitoring services. Amazon slashed prices for its own brand Cloud Cam Security Camera and on multiple configurations of four generations of Arlo security cameras.
Instant Pot 6-quart multi-function pressure cookers are still on sale on Amazon
If you've been waiting for a great deal on an Instant Pot multi-function pressure cooker, this may be your week. Amazon slashed the prices on the 6-quart versions of the five most popular Instant Pot models. We lined up the 6-quart versions of the best-selling Instant Pots to make your decision easier.
Amazon slashes Ring video doorbell prices and tosses in a free Echo Dot
Amazon slashed the prices of its two best selling video doorbells, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for its Labor Day sale. To sweeten the deals, Amazon is also including a third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker with these two deals for no extra charge.
Amazon slashes prices on Blink indoor home security cameras
Amazon slashed prices on Blink's Indoor Home Security Cameras in a pre-Labor Day Sale. Earlier this week Amazon cut the prices on Blink XT2 Indoor/Outdoor camera systems. Blink's Indoor home security cameras are wireless, battery-driven 720p HD video cameras with a 110-degree horizontal field of view.
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Amazon cuts the price on Ring Alarm home security system for Labor Day
Smart homes add convenience to everyday living and manage entertainment systems, but security is the most frequent motivation for smart homes. Amazon cut the price of the Ring Alarm Home Security System 8-Piece Kit for the lead up to Labor Day sales and sweetened the deal with a free Echo Dot.
Amazon cuts the price on Fire HD 8 Tablet and Show Mode charging dock bundle
Amazon cut the price for its Labor Day Sale on a most appealing tablet deal that bundles the Fire HD 8 with a Show Mode charging dock. When you place the tablet with its 8-inch HD display and Dolby Audio on the dock, it automatically switches to Show Mode, transformed into a smart display with full Alexa functionality.
Amazon drops prices on Instant Pot programmable pressure cookers
Instant Pots remain the most sought-after kitchen small appliance, certainly due to their remarkable versatility, but also because there are so many models with varying features. Amazon just dropped the prices on most Instant Pots, getting ready for the upcoming Labor Day sales.
Amazon drops the prices for Eero Home mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems
Smart home configurations require reasonably fast and consistent Wi-Fi signals throughout the house. Avid gamers and people who stream multiple videos also need sufficient bandwidth to handle the voluminous data. Heading into Labor Day, Amazon dropped the prices on eero Home brand mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems.
Amazon cuts prices for Blink XT2 wireless indoor and outdoor security cameras
Security cameras are among the most popular smart home devices because of their convenience and protection. Amazon cut the prices on the latest Blink indoor/outdoor security cameras from Blink. The wireless Blink XT2 1080p cameras include two-way talk features and run for up to two years on lithium-ion batteries.
Amazon drops the price for the Fire HD 10 Tablet with hands-free Alexa
The Fire HD 10 Tablet has always been an astonishingly good buy in comparison to Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs. Amazon just sweetened the deal for the versatile 1080p full HD tablet with 32GB storage and Alexa hands-free compatibility with a significant price drop in a pre-Labor Day sale.
Be the fastest commuter standing on two feet with the 40-mph Mantis e-scooter
If you like a shot of adrenaline during your daily commute and weekend wanderings, Fluid Freeride's Mantis escooter can deliver. Available now for pre-order and expected to ship in mid-September, the Mantis comes with two 1,000-watt motors that can power you along for up to 55 miles at incredible speeds.
Amazon drops Echo smart home device prices for Labor Day Sale
Amazon began dropping prices for its house brand, Amazon Echo smart home devices for the upcoming Labor Day sales event. As leaves turning colors signal the coming Fall, Alexa-compatible device price cuts by Amazon and Google Assistant device discounts at Walmart mean a big sale is on the way.
Amazon’s having a Fire TV sale on streaming media sticks, DVRs, and smart TVs
Amazon dropped prices on most Fire TV products in a combination back-to-school and Labor Day sale. Now that the excitement of Prime Day 2019 has worn off and retailers worldwide are prepping for a busy Fall season packed with special sales, Amazon didn't hesitate to take significant price cuts on the Fire TV products.
Beach to Baja: Dune buggies in the news, from VW ID concept to McQueen’s Manx
Dune buggies popped up in the news this week. VW revealed an electric concept vehicle, the ID. BUGGY. Steve McQueen's custom Thomas Crown Affair Meyers Manx buggy is heading to auction. Finally, Glickenhaus revealed the Baja Boot, a street-legal Baja-racing-capable dune buggy inspired by McQueen's ride.
Toyota raises the curtain on 2020 Corolla Nightshade Editions
The 2020 Toyota Corolla SE sedan and hatchback with a CVT (continuously variable transmission) will be available in Nightshade Editions, joining four other vehicles in the lineup with the blacked-out trim option. For 2020, the Toyota 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, and Sienna also feature Nightshade Editions.
Vintage Electric readies the Roadster Speed Merchant, a souped-up ebike
Vintage Electric introduced the latest in its line of retro-styled premium performance ebikes for fall 2019. The Vintage Roadster gets its styling cues from classic board track racing motorcycles and its power from a 1,123-watt battery. With the optional Race Mode key, the Roadster has a top speed of 36 mph.
Minneapolis bans drive-through windows in bid to keep pedestrians safe
Minneapolis recently took a first step in denying the significance of automobiles in American culture when the city council enacted a ban on drive-throughs. The local authority argued that getting rid of drive-throughs will result in safer roads and cleaner air. The next step will be a ban on gas stations.
Reminiscent of Tron, RMK’s E2 hubless electric motorcycle gets closer to launch
Electric motorcycles, like electric cars, differ from petrol-powered vehicles because they have many fewer parts. Finnish electric motorcycle company RMK's E2 goes one step further by eliminating the rear wheel hub. The stunning E2 is getting close to production with first deliveries expected in early 2020.
Ebay plays a card from Amazon’s deck with third-party end-to-end fulfillment
Busy eBay merchants have a new way to fulfill orders. Sellers won't have to schlep to the post office to score Priority Mail-branded shipping materials. Sellers can also get out of packing and lugging sold goods to the post office. eBay's Managed Delivery service is now available to high-volume eBay sellers.
Amazon adds to its delivery fleet with orders for at least 2,237 more vans
If you know a company besides Amazon that could be "North America's leading online e-commerce and fulfillment company," let us know. Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services did not mention Amazon by name, but that's how the specialty vehicle company described the customer that ordered at least 2,237 walk-in delivery vans.
Scout Video Doorbell combines premium features at an affordable price
Scout Alarm introduced the Scout Video Doorbell, a smart home security device that works with or without a Scout Security System. The Scout Video Doorbell ticks all the important video doorbell features checkboxes, adds premium features, and still comes in with a list price under $100.
Amazon wants Alexa embedded in every vehicle to connect with smart homes
Amazon is following up on Alexa's successful penetration into smart homes with an incursion to embed the voice assistant in cars. There are plenty of third-party Alexa-compatible automotive aftermarket products and Echo Auto promises full Alexa functionality. But the greatest focus in vehicle software systems.