Why Ring’s porch-protecting cameras made it a no-brainer acquisition for Amazon
Amazon’s buying Ring makes a whole lot of sense. After all, Amazon delivers packages, and Ring protects them.
Relax, everyone! Your Instant Pot is probably not going to melt
If you're an Instant Pot owner and have heard reports about the devices melting, fear not. Mostly likely you don't own the model number with the issue.
Melting pots: Some models of America’s favorite kitchen gadget are overheating
The company confirms that some of their popular appliances are overheating and melting the bottom of the devices.
Some HomePod users say the device leaves ring stains on wooden furniture
Apple HomePod users are apparently complaining about white rings left on their wooden tables from the device. Apple suggested that users refinish their furniture to remove it if it doesn't fade.
6 reasons you should buy an Amazon Echo over an Apple HomePod
If you’re trying to choose between the Amazon Echo and the Apple HomePod, you might find that the versatility of the Echo makes it the better choice. Here’s why.
Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System review
No more smoothie lumps! The Ninja Intelli-Sense Kitchen System combines a blender, food processor and spiralizer into one and packs a big punch, crushing ice and pureeing vegetables with strength and efficiency.
‘Everything you cooked, you screwed!’ Gordon Ramsay now gives ‘advice’ on Alexa
Let celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay fling f-bombs at you in his hilarious new Amazon Alexa skill, available now.
Crock-Pot says device is safe after it was blamed for fake fire on ‘This is Us’
Crock-Pot tells customers not to throw away their Crock-Pots after the device was shown as the cause of a house fire on an episode of NBC's hit drama This is Us. Fans of the show took to social media to pledge to get rid of the device after the episode aired.
Smart home tech is booming, but we’re far from the age of The Jetsons
Jane Jetson pushed buttons to make meals and mop floors, while Rosie the Robot did the dusting and sweeping. We aren’t there yet, but smart home technology is already automating many of our household chores.
Giddy gives hobbyists and inventors a shot at creating that new toaster
Giddy, a subsidiary of FirstBuild/GE Appliances, is a platform that will help connect businesses and aspiring inventors so that new products can be created more quickly or existing products can be improved.
It’s not just more of Alexa! All the big smart home trends from CES 2018
From connected appliances to voice-assistant technology, here are some smart home trends we tracked at CES.
‘Get ‘yo ass out of my car!’ Shaq has a few ideas for next-gen Ring products
Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal talked to Digital Trends at CES on Wednesday about why he partnered with Ring and his favorite tech.
On vacation? A robot could soon be carrying your bags to your hotel room for you
LG debuted three new concept commercial robots at CES this week aimed at providing service in hotels and airports.
GE’s Kitchen Hub is a smart home display right where you need it: above the stove
GE Appliances wants to put a big screen in your kitchen. The Kitchen Hub is a ventilator above your stove that also works as a smart home hub.
August Home partners with Deliv to thwart would-be porch pirates
Get rid of porch pirates with August Access, a partnership between August Home and Deliv that allows delivery people inside your home.
From cameras to locks, smart home security is the name of the game at CES
More and more companies are debuting smart home security devices such as cameras, doorbells, locks, motion detectors, and more.
LG’s Cloi home robot gets camera shy at CES press conference
LG's CLOi home robot and smart home hub got performance jitters at LG's press conference Monday, going mute during the demonstration.
Best smart home product of 2017
With the intelligence of Google Assistant, the Google Home Mini is Digital Trends' best smart home product of the year.
From Trump haircuts to lawn mowers, ‘Sounds Fun’ is an Alexa game about noises
Actor Mike Epps has created a game for the Amazon Alexa platform, and it’s all about guessing his unique sound effects
Samsung WV9900 FlexWash washing machine review
The Samsung FlexWash washing machine is two in one, giving you the ability to wash two loads at once.. Here's how it did in our review.
Samsung DV60M9900 FlexDry review
The Samsung FlexDry is two dryers in one, giving you the flexibility to dry delicates on top while your laundry tumbles below. Find out more in our review.
No HomePod for Christmas: Apple pushes release of smart home speaker to 2018
Apple's anticipated smart speaker, the HomePod, will not be released in December as planned. Instead fans will have to wait until 2018.
Yale Assure Lock SL review
Go keyless and elegant with this lock, which is compact, stylish, and slim. Our Yale Assure Lock SL review outlines the features of this device.
A firmware update launches to address complaints about the Amazon Echo’s sound
Amazon, which faced complaints about sub-par sound of the second-generation Amazon Echo, has released a firmware update to address the issue.
Affordable, DIY Ring Protect looks to lock up the home security system market
Ring Protect will work with existing Ring doorbells and cameras, as well as other smart home security products, such as locks and lights.
I’d rather have porch pirates steal my sponges than let Amazon in my house
Amazon Key will soon allow Prime account holders to choose whether to allow delivery couriers into your home to deliver packages. I'll pass.
Alexa-enabled Kenmore fridges and washing machines are ready to listen to you
Bypass a trip to a brick-and-mortar Sears store and buy an Alexa-enabled Kenmore appliance on Amazon with the click of a button.
Samsung SmartThings and ADT partner on new home security hub
Samsung SmartThings and ADT have created a smart home security system that combines hard wired technology of ADT with the SmartThings system.
High-tech, tricked-out tiny homes bring new meaning to the simple life
Many tiny homes are showing up with built-in technology. From smart light bulbs to retractable awnings, bringing the bling is the new name of the game.