Amazon slices prices on Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats for Alexa, Google Home
Amazon sliced the prices of Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats that integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other smart home platforms. Nest and Ecobee are two of the best-selling brands because of their abilities to learn based on owner behavior and work with remote sensors to set temperatures.
Amazon cuts spring prices on August Smart Locks for Alexa, Google Home, and Siri
Amazon dropped August Smart Lock prices for springtime. As the weather warms up in the U.S., adding a smart lock is one of the most popular smart home security upgrades. August's smart locks work with existing interior deadbolt hardware and, depending on the model work with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri.
Wyze Sense starter kit bundles home security essentials in a $20 package
Wyze Labs has introduced a $20 home security sensor kit to pair with its highly regarded $25 Wyze Cam. The starter kit bundles two contact sensors, a motion detector, and the Wyze Bridge, and are designed to trigger the tiny, 1080p HD Wyze Cam to start recording when they sense movement.
Get a free camera and 15% off a SimpliSafe home security system
Buy a SimpliSafe home security system to get a 15-percent discount and a free security camera. The sale runs through the end of this week. Buy a SimpliSafe system, try it for 60 days, and if you're not happy, return it with prepaid shipping for a full refund. SimpliSafe arrives ready to protect, no drilling or tools required.
VW will use Siri as the designated driver for its connected car party
Volkswagen of America added an enhanced version of Apple's Siri to help drivers control and interact with their connected cars. Owners can customize voice commands to tell Siri to change access settings such as vehicle lock status, and fuel checks. VW-Car-Net also allows car access via mobile apps.
Find the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe with Food Network’s Date Your Dessert
Valentine's Day is soon upon us. For those who plan ahead, Food Network enlisted Amazon Alexa to help you find exactly the right dessert recipe to prepare and share with someone special. Food Network's Date Your Dessert interactive game is quick, easy, and pays off every time in the form of a dessert recipe.
Arlo listens to feedback, improves video quality for its premier security camera
Arlo relaunched its flagship Ultra 4K HDR security camera system with worldwide availability. Arlo addressed issues from a limited early release and now the marquee brand from the smart home security camera company is available in multiple configurations with an A.I.-driven premier monitoring system.
Dyson sale shatters prices on vacuums just in time for spring cleaning
Steep price cuts on Dyson vacuum cleaners for the spring cleaning season help you save money on the tools you need. Multipurpose vacuums have no rivals when you attack major seasonal cleaning chores. We've found the best discounts on Dyson vacuums from Amazon and Walmart and put them all in one place.
Walmart drops prices on Google Home Hub and Lenovo smart displays
Walmart slashed the prices of Google Home smart displays for two highly-regarded Lenovo models and the original Google Home Hub. We can't think of a better way to improve your smart home setup this spring than adding a smart display for graphic and video content, and these three deals can help you save up to $100.
Amazon lowers Echo Dot cost and slashes price of the Dot and Smart Plug bundle
Amazon just unleashed two extraordinary price cuts on third-generation Echo Dot smart speakers, which means the Alexa device is finally back in stock following the blowout sales last holiday season. The third-gen Amazon Echo Dot sold out in December, a sign of how popular the Alexa smart speaker has become.
Walmart serves up a rare deal on the Google Home Max at $100 off
Some deals are predictable and others are pre-announced, but Walmart has posted a rare deal: $100 off the powerful Google Home Max. Since the Google Home Max price holds firm almost all the time, waiting may not be prudent in this case. If you want one, you probably want to get one now.
Dyson’s newest products strive to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit
Dyson launched products to keep your home cool, clean, and well-lit. A Dyson intelligent task light cycles in tune with nature and a personal air purifier harnesses a unique airflow property. Microprocessors in Dyson's new vac self-adjust 8,000 times a second. The new Dyson products focus on improved personal comfort.
Air purifiers get steep price cuts on Amazon just in time for allergy season
Spring kicks off allergy season, and Amazon has cut prices on three highly rated air purifiers to bring relief. Living with contaminants in the air can have long-term consequences, according to the EPA, so proactive steps to improve the quality of the air you breathe can help today and later on.
Walmart slashes prices on iRobot Roomba and Shark Ion robot vacuums
Walmart slashed prices of top robot vacuums from iRobot, Shark, Eufy, and Ecovacs just in time for Spring Cleaning season. You'll still have to wash your windows, but with a Roomba, Ion, RoboVac, or Deebot on the job you can retire that old upright and let a robot vacuum take over floor-cleaning duty.
Redesigned Jeda Wireless Pad charger for Tesla Model 3 piles on new features
Redefined and redesigned, the second generation Jeda Wireless Pad charger for the Tesla Model 3 adds new functionality and user convenience features. Users can position smartphones in portrait mode on the Wireless Pad in the Model 3 console for everyday use, but switch to landscape mode for Google Maps or Waze.
Rock out in the carpool lane with Singing Machine’s Carpool Karaoke microphone
Carpool Karaoke fans can count down the days till summer to buy Singing Machine's Carpool Karaoke, the Mic, which debuted at the New York Toy Fair 2019. Connect the Carpool Karaoke Mic to your car radio to make your next road trip a mobile karaoke party. The Carpool Karaoke Mic is for passenger use, not drivers.
Amazon cuts prices on Alexa-controlled Echo and Echo Dot bundles
Amazon cut prices on Alexa and Amazon Echo device bundles. The second-gen Amazon Echo and third-gen Echo Dot are bundled in discounted deals with the Amazon Smart Plug. The Echo and Echo Dot are also bundled together. If you're starting or expanding an Alexa-based smart home network, check these deals.
Walmart drops prices on air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and more
Walmart dropped prices on best-selling air fryers from Ninja, Farberware, and La Gourmet. Interest in air fryers took off when home cooks realized the possibility for guilt-free fried food when you cook with very little to zero oil. We've found the best discounts on popular air fryers so you can compare the deals.
Nvidia’s new simulator brings virtual learning to autonomous vehicle developers
Nvidia introduced a data center simulator for testing autonomous vehicle tech. Designed to speed up autonomous driving development, Drive Constellation is an open, cloud-based platform technology vendors can use to validate systems efficiently, safely, and much faster than with vehicles on real roads.
Viral porch pirate videos freak people out, cause unrealistic concern
Viral porch pirate videos convince others crime is more prevalent than facts indicate. According to polls, even though FBI reports show property crime rates are at historic lows, more people worry about crime today than ever before. Millennials are the most common home burglary victims and security tech purchasers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 3 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.
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.