Latest by Kim Wetzel

Over the past two years, Amazon has announced new Echo hardware in September. We have no idea if it's planning a similar announcement this year, but if so, here are our best guesses for what it will come up with. This list is a combination of evidence-based guesses and our wish list.

With Pepsi buying SodaStream, you might be rethinking where and how you get your soda. Thinking about buying a SodaStream, but aren't sure if it's worth the investment? Don't worry - we crunched the numbers for you. You'll be surprised to hear the results.

Everyone has their own way of loading a dishwasher. But who’s doing it correctly, those on #TeamHandlesUp or #TeamHandlesDown? We asked some experts to get the question answered once and for all. Now you can stop passively-aggressively re-arranging the forks your partner wrongly put in the dishwasher.

Whether it be running shoes or garbage bags, if I needed something, I always turned to Amazon. But some things have happened recently that have made me question my love affair with the retail giant. Will I be able to trust the website again?

Google has announced a fix for a glitch that took down users' Chromecast and Google Home devices all day on Wednesday, June 27. The company explained what happened, and said users can either reboot their devices now or wait until the fix is automatically made in a few hours.

We've seen all kinds of home security cameras -- some made for outside, some that are wireless, and some that feature a 360-degree field of view. The Guardzilla 360 Outdoor/Indoor boasts the ability to offer all of those things in one device. The camera is available at Best Buy now.

Apple’s WWDC 2018 featured more than two hours of OS announcements. But what was largely missing was news on smart home platforms and devices. While competitors are making the smart home a central focus of their platforms, Apple is mum. Is it because they’re late to the party, or they’re not planning on attending the party?

Thousands of Amazon Prime members say they have not been able to access their accounts, which includes Kindle books, Amazon movies, and music.

The Streem augmented reality app allows home professionals to take a virtual tour of your home, eliminating the long wait for a pro to show up in person.

My four-year-old son likes to play songs from his favorite movies and asks for the time via our Amazon Alexa device. Are these cute interactions with the voice assistant harming him somehow, or am I just overreacting?

You've heard of delivery drivers throwing or stealing packages, but what about dropping packages on the family pet?

Some were angry or frustrated, while others found it hilarious and ironic. Check out these tweets about Amazon Alexa losing her voice (for real this time)

Amazon’s buying Ring makes a whole lot of sense. After all, Amazon delivers packages, and Ring protects them.

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.

The company confirms that some of their popular appliances are overheating and melting the bottom of the devices.

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.

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.

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.

Let celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay fling f-bombs at you in his hilarious new Amazon Alexa skill, available now.

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.

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.

LG's CLOi home robot and smart home hub got performance jitters at LG's press conference Monday, going mute during the demonstration.

LG debuted three new concept commercial robots at CES this week aimed at providing service in hotels and airports.

Actor Mike Epps has created a game for the Amazon Alexa platform, and it’s all about guessing his unique sound effects

Apple's anticipated smart speaker, the HomePod, will not be released in December as planned. Instead fans will have to wait until 2018.

Amazon, which faced complaints about sub-par sound of the second-generation Amazon Echo, has released a firmware update to address the issue.

Ring Protect will work with existing Ring doorbells and cameras, as well as other smart home security products, such as locks and lights.

Samsung SmartThings and ADT have created a smart home security system that combines hard wired technology of ADT with the SmartThings system.

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.