Polaris builds Lunar Rover Vehicle replica with Indian, Slingshot, and RZR parts
Polaris Industries employees worked with a NASA astronaut and members of the original Apollo 11 Lunar Rover Vehicle (LRV) team to build a replica of the vehicle that landed on the moon. With two exceptions, most of the components used to construct the Polaris Lunar Rover Replica came from current Polaris vehicles.
These Prime Day deals knock Echo and Ring prices to ridiculous lows
After weeks of anticipation, Amazon Prime Day deals are finally here, with 24 more hours of non-stop deals. Prime Day is loaded with deep discounts on Echo, Ring Video Doorbells and Fire TV devices on the second day of the massive retail event.
Contrary to limited reports, consumer interest in smart home tech is soaring
Interest in smart home tech isn't waning. On the contrary, according to the Consumer Technology Association, 2019 is heading toward a record-breaking year in U.S. consumer tech sales, hitting $400 billion for the first time, and the leading segments in that drive are smart home safety, smart speakers, and home robots.
The best Instant Pot cookbooks
The Instant Pot electric multicooker gains fans as it changes countertop cooking, replacing a half dozen other small appliances with a faster, easier, more energy efficient alternative. Putting such a versatile instrument in the hands of home cooks demands recipes. We found the nine best Instant Pot cookbooks.
How Jeff Bezos and Amazon took over the world in 25 years
When Jeff Bezos and his first Amazon staff began selling books from his garage, they started an enterprise that is now the largest online retailer in much of the world. As Amazon celebrates its 25th birthday, it's the world's most valuable public company and Bezos is the richest person on the planet.
In depth: Why Harley-Davidson is building small bikes for China but not the U.S.
Harley-Davidson's announcement that it will sell a small displacement motorcycle in China but not the U.S. is no surprise. The iconic American motorcycle company is following a game plan laid out in April 2017 when Harley management set a goal to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders globally by 2027.
Amazon drops Pre-Prime Day prices on Arlo Pro 2 wireless security cameras
Take advantage of exceptional savings on smart home devices leading up to Prime Day 2019 as Amazon keeps the pressure on other retailers. Amazon dropped the Pre-Prime Day prices for Arlo Pro 2 Wireless Home Security Camera Systems to the lowest level we've seen.
Amazon fights back, drops the pre-Prime Day Echo Dot price to $25 with bundles
In quick response to Google and Walmart's aggressively priced Pre-Prime Day smart home deals, Amazon cut the price of its best-selling Echo Dot. Amazon discounted the Dot by 50% to $25 and extended the low price for the Dot to several bundles, sending competitors a clear "Game on" message for Prime Day 2019.
iRobot discounts $150 off i7+, a Roomba robot vacuum that empties its own bins
iRobot just took $150 off its best robot vacuum model, the Roomba i7+. As the robot vacuum market leader, iRobot holds onto its frontrunner status through innovation. The flagship model Roomba i7+ has stronger suction and smarter house-mapping than ever, but automatic dirt disposal is the killer feature.
Airstream inspiration Road Chief puts an off-grid luxury camper on the road
Thoroughly updated for off-grid camping for four people, the new Bowlus Road Chief Endless Highways edition awaits your tow hitch and your wallet. The Road Chief's iconic design, quality details, technology, and colorful origin combine in a world-class recreational conversation piece towable by most mid-sized SUVs.
Dainese Smart Jacket vest airbag breaks new ground so you won’t get broken
Regardless of the type of motorcycle or any other two-wheeled vehicle you ride, your body is in jeopardy when you travel. When you share the road with cars and trucks, personal protection is a concern, whether or not your state mandates protective gear. Dainese just launched the Smart Jacket, a new airbag vest.
Rescuing pizza: New life and new uses for your microwave oven
Leftover pizza is a unique food group. Second-day cold slices can be a treat, but they're just not the same as hot, crispy pizza fresh from the oven, and reheating day-old pizza doesn't end well. A new product could help pizza lovers resurrect leftover slices to nearly their original taste and texture.
Target chases Amazon and Walmart with same-day delivery, but can it compete?
Target announced Tuesday a new option on Target.com: same-day delivery via Shipt, the delivery service Target purchased two years ago. can get 65,000 items delivered in as little as one hour when they place orders on Target's site.
Amazon drops a deal on this smartphone-controlled MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener
Amazon slashed the price of Chamberlain's MyQ Smart Garage Hub in time for Father's Day. This deal is so good that the smartphone-controlled and Google Assistant and IFTTT compatible MyQ opener would be a great gift for anyone. It's compatible with most garage door openers made since 1993.
Garmin DriveSmart 65 puts Alexa in your car and tells you where to go
Garmin just upped its dashboard game by integrating Amazon Alexa with DriveSmart 65, the company's top-of-the-line, voice-controlled navigator. Now drivers can access two digital voice assistants in the same device: Garmin voice ready to help with travel and Alexa for everything else that Echo smart speakers can do.
FedEx drops Amazon U.S. delivery contract. Here’s why you shouldn’t care
FedEx decided to bail on renewing its Amazon U.S. domestic express delivery contract. There's no change in the agreements for international services, but FedEx chose to walk away from nearly $850 million in revenue. What difference does FedEx's "strategic decision" mean for your Amazon Prime orders? Not much.
Spy on your pets with Comcast’s Xfinity Camera A.I.-powered pet filter
Comcast announced a new feature for the Xfinity Camera that makes it easier to watch your pets when you're away from home. Computer vision specialists at Comcast's Applied A.I. team worked with Philadelphia-based camera engineers to develop the canine/feline motion detection filter in-house.
Amazon slashes prices on home security systems and cameras for Father’s Day
Home security is a major reason for many smart home configuration build-outs. Outdoor security cameras, video doorbells, home security systems, and smart door locks all add to a sense of security. As we head toward Father's Day, Amazon slashed the prices on bestselling smart home security products.
Bird Cruiser ebike, coming this summer, adds to urban micro-mobility alternatives
Bird, the Santa Monica-based micro-mobility escooter sharing company, has announced a new ride. Beginning in a few as-yet-unidentified cities this summer, Bird will add the Bird Cruiser ebike to its vehicle fleet. The Cruiser is an exclusive ebike designed and engineered by an unnamed California firm.
The truth behind the shiny-legs photo that had the internet guessing
An unintentional optical illusion has the internet guessing whether legs in a photo are oiled up, covered with gloss, or something else.
Airstream’s 2020 Bambi and Caravel mini trailers are more camping than glamping
Airstream, the much-revered aluminum travel trailer company, has launched two 2020 models that hark back to a time in the company's history when RVing was more camping than glamping. The 2020 Airstream Bambi and Caravel are lightweight, easy to tow, and relatively inexpensive compared to the company's larger trailers.
Amazon halves price of bestselling Instant Pot DUO Plus pressure cooker
Amazon shattered the price of its best-selling Instant Pot DUO Plus pressure cooker, taking almost half off the $100 list price. This one-day deal is for the 3-quart mini version of the DUO Plus model, the perfect size for 1 or 2 people. This 9-in-1 multifunction cooker has 13 programmable functions and an Alexa Skill.
Amazon cuts the price on this De’Longhi espresso and coffee machine by $64
Amazon slashed the price of Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi for today's 24-hour flash sale. This compact single-serve espresso and coffee maker operates automatically. Whether you're shopping for Father's Day or for yourself, this barista-grade espresso machine is a stunning bargain.
Porsche’s Augmented Reality app lets you see your dream car in the real world
If you can dream it, you can see it -- and even put it in your driveway. Porsche just raised "build your own" car configuration tools to another level. The new Porsche Augmented Reality Visualizer App (PARVA) is available now for iOS and Android augmented reality-enabled mobile devices.
Amazon slices the price on Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 for this Memorial Day sale
Amazon took a hefty price cut on the popular Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 6-quart, 9-in-1 multi-use cooker for this year's Memorial Day Sale. You can use the 6-quart DUO Plus 60 as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, egg cooker, sauté, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer for 4-to-6 people.
Amazon Memorial Day sale: $210 off Arlo Pro wireless security camera kit
Weatherproof and wireless, the Arlo Pro security camera gives you the freedom to monitor any area or room inside or outside your home. Amazon dropped the price of the Arlo Pro HD security camera kit that includes everything you need to install an Amazon Alexa and Google Net Home-compatible video security system.
Texas awaits one signature to put a statewide stop to red light cameras
When Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs state House Bill 1631 into law, he will bring a halt to red light cameras in the state. Abbott campaigned against them when he ran for office and Texans assume his signature is a done deal. The central issue in the bill's passage is the presumption of guilt.
Weighing the risks: The most dangerous cars, trucks, and SUVs in the U.S.
Bigger may not be better or greener, but larger passenger cars are safer than smaller, according to iSeeCars. In its analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) annual report, the fatal accident rate for passenger cars decreases corresponding to size.
Cover your risky riding with Voom’s A.I.-driven insurance for e-rides and drones
On-demand mobility vehicle insurance company Voom wants to protect your assets. An outgrowth of Skywatch, a drone insurance provider, Voom covers user risks for a wide range of short-term mobility platforms. Without liability insurance, an hour riding an e-scooter or piloting a drone could result in financial ruin.
Alexa and Google Home-compatible JuicePlan simplifies EV charging at home
JuicePlan, eMotorWerks' new residential electric vehicle (EV) level 2 charging service subscription plan that simplifies EV home charger selection and installation, is now available in parts of California, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. JuicePlan subscriptions start at $19 per month and include installation.
Range Rover Astronaut Edition lifts off solely for Virgin Galactic customers
Range Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) group announced the Range Rover Astronaut Edition. The only customers who can buy the Astronaut Edition are the 600 people who reserved a space flight with Virgin Galactic, for $250,000 each. The Astronaut Edition has unique interior and exterior design elements.
City bike or cargo bike: Future-proof Xtracycle RFA ebike adapts to your needs
Oakland-based Xtracycle's RFA (Ready for Anything) pedal-assist ebike solves a common problem when choosing a personal vehicle. Adaptabiity is the RFA ebike's core design concept. Change the RFA's wheelbase and add from a selection of add-on components and you transform the ebike from a sport bike to a utility bike.
Alexa and Google Home smart speakers bring A.I. to nearly one in three U.S. homes
A new Consumer Technology Association (CTA) study found that 31% of U.S. households own smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home. If that percentage seems low, consider that only 8% of households owned smart speakers in 2016. Smart speaker ownership almost doubled in each of the last two years.
Amazon cuts the price of Ecovacs Deebot 601 robotic vacuum by 50% for one day
Amazon's one day deal on the Ecovacs Deebot 601 robotic vacuum enhanced app control got our attention. If you're in the market for a new robot vacuum, this Amazon daily deal may get your attention, too. The deal expires at midnight PT, so grab the Deebot 601 while it's available at this awesome price.
Amazon slashes prices on Keurig single-serve K-Cup pod coffee makers
Amazon slashed the price on Keurig's K475 Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker for two daily deals, with and without a 40-pod K-Cup Green Mountain Coffee Roasters favorites collection. This deal expires at midnight tonight PT. Amazon also cut the price of the Keurig 2.0 Thermal Carafe, when you want more than a single cup.
Amazon zaps prices on Anker iPhone wireless chargers, USB, and portable chargers
Amazon dropped the prices of a variety of iPhone-compatible Anker chargers for one-day deals. The selection includes wireless chargers, USB wall chargers, and portable chargers. Whether you're buying gifts for friends or family or want the convenience of updated chargers yourself, these deals can help you save up to $18.
AT&T uses Harman Spark to transform older rides into connected cars
AT&T and Harman are launching Spark, a car plug-in device that pairs with a smartphone app to give you features such as a Wi-Fi hot spot, roadside assistance, vehicle tracking, geofencing, and more. Compatible with most 1996 and newer vehicles, Spark will be available with and without Wi-Fi data plans.