This $200 toothbrush eliminates the need for flossing with a clever new feature
As much as you’d like to tell your dentist the truth, it’s difficult to meet the withering stare that accompanies your admission that in fact, you don’t always (read: ever) floss your teeth. Luckily, there’s now a solution for even the laziest of us oral hygienists. It’s called the Waterpik Sonic-Fusion.
Google addresses problem caused by Chrome’s new block of autoplay videos
Your days of being startled by a video that seems to begin playing out of nowhere on your browser are soon coming to an end. Google Chrome has begun to automatically block autoplay videos based on your preferences, cutting down on noise. However, this feature may be working too well on games, and has been rolled back.
The Arbor Video Doorbell gives a full-HD view of your front porch
Now seeking funding via an Indiegogo campaign, the Arbor video doorbell claims to have the best and fastest picture, most reliable Wi-Fi connection on the market, and perhaps most importantly, a quick installation time. Because when you’re saving yourself from doing extra work, time is of the essence.
The Brush Monster makes an augmented reality game out of oral hygiene
Launching soon on Kickstarter, the Brush Monster AR-enabled toothbrush comes from Samsung spinoff Kitten Planet, and promises to encourage and educate kids on healthy brushing habits. Better still, it gives parents the opportunity to analyze brushing data via the partner mobile app.Â
Facebook removed 583 million fake accounts in the first quarter of 2018
Facebook's vice president of product management, Guy Rosen, revealed that Facebook disabled around 583 million fake accounts in the first three months of 2018 alone. For context, that's about a quarter of the social network's entire user base. The company is also coming down hard on third-party apps.
Twitter is now being used to track earthquakes
In a recent blog post, Twitter has explained how the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has begun relying on tweets to track and detect earthquakes
Oracle persuades Australia to examine Google’s data-tracking practices
Google and Oracle have long been engaged in a variety of legal battles, and now, the latest round of their ongoing battle is playing out in Australia, where Oracle has successfully convinced competition and privacy regulators to look into how Google allegedly tracks its Android phone users.
You can now unlock your Yale smart lock with your voice via Alexa
Your voice is quickly becoming the only key you need. The latest smart lock to unveil Amazon Alexa integration is Yale Locks & Hardware, who on Monday, May 14 announced support for the smart assistant and the ability to unlock the smart deadbolts with nothing more than a spoken command.
Alexa may one day be more than a smart assistant — she wants to be your doctor
A visit to the doctor may one day be a visit to your living room, where you can have a conversation with your Amazon Echo -- or more specifically, Amazon Alexa. According to an internal document seen by CNBC, Amazon is creating a team within its Alexa division called "health and wellness."
This popular food service just shut down in several cities. Are you affected?
Your options for food delivery tonight just got a little bit slimmer. Munchery, one of the many on-demand food delivery services offering quick and easy re-heatable meals to folks who would prefer to use a microwave rather than a stove, has ceased operations in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle.
LG gets smart and steamy to make your dishwashing experience easier
You don't have to like doing the dishes -- your LG dishwasher will do them for you. With the latest innovations from the home appliance maker, you won't have to worry about water spots or a shoddy wash job. Rather, LG is bringing its LG TrueSteam technology to its new line of LG QuadWash dishwashers.
iPhone explodes, catches fire in terrifying Las Vegas security footage
Samsung might not be the only smartphone maker with exploding handsets in its portfolio -- chief rival Apple may be feeling the heat as well. In a rather alarming surveillance video taken on May 11, an iPhone can be seen exploding and subsequently catching fire in a store in Las Vegas.
Startup Bird is looking to roll up the emerging escooter-sharing space
Bird is an e-scooter company based in Santa Monica. It's already done well, but now, in perhaps its boldest move yet, Bird says that it has signed agreements with Ninebot, the parent company of Segway, and Chinese giant Xiaomi, to have exclusive rights to their supply of ride-sharing scooters in the U.S.
A Ring doorbell vulnerability lets people snoop even after a password change
Video doorbells may be cutting down on the amount of time you have to spend running to and from your front door, but they could also be cutting down on the amount of privacy you have in your home. A security flaw in Ring video doorbells means users don't have to re-log into the doorbell app after a password change.
Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot is slated to go on sale in 2019
Boston Dynamics has unveiled another version of its dog-like SpotMini robot, which once again features a rather terrifying appendage. And now, we're a step closer to being able to see the action of this robot up close and personal.The SpotMini is slated to go on sale to the public in 2019.
The Natede is an Alexa-connected plant holder that is a serious air purifier
Is it a plant? Is it a smart home hub? Is it Alexa in different clothing? The Natede, the latest product from air purifier maker Clairy may just be all of the above. Heralded as a "smart and natural air purifier," the Natede promises to help circulate cleaner air within your home while doubling as a sleek plant holder.
The Fitrus Plus wants to give you a holistic view of your health using BIA
Meet the Fitrus Plus, a hand-held gadget that leverages Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) in order to provide its user with a number of body metrics. It's currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, where it has already surpassed its fundraising goal and is looking to deliver units in September of this year.
Amazon invites you over to see just how awesome Alexa is
Alexa has introduced what it's calling Amazon Experience Centers, which offer customers the ability to "experience first-hand the convenience of the Alexa smart home experience and more in a real home environment." You'll be able to check out Alexa, Dash Buttons, Amazon Home Services, and more.
A message bomb is making iPhone Messages and WhatsApp freeze
It takes just two texts to WhatsApp to crash your favorite messaging service. It appears that the Facebook-owned messaging app is falling victim to a malicious message bomb that could cause not only the app to crash, but perhaps your entire Android device as well. Now, Messages is suffering from a similar bomb.
Kia Nero EV crossover produces zero emissions, but plenty of miles per charge
It's been a few months since Kia first showed off its concept of the all new Kia Nero EV at CES 2018, and now the Korean carmaker has debuted the zero-emissions vehicle in earnest for the first time at the International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, South Korea. It can go 236 miles on a single charge.
Blinkers are customized lights to help keep cyclists safe and visible
Your commitment to biking instead of driving is saving the planet, but who's there to save you from the motorists on the road? Here to answer that question is Velohub, the Zurich-based company that has just launched what it calls the "complete smart lighting system for cyclists." It's called Blinkers.
SpaceX makes rocket launches look easy, nails 25th Falcon 9 landing
The fifth and final version of the Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched and landed. The highly anticipated event suffered a last-minute delay on May 10, but just about 24 hours later, the rocket successfully took the skies, carrying Bangladesh's very first satellite, the Bangabandhu-1.
Lyft’s All-Access subscription plan picks up steam, now boasts a wait-list
Lyft is testing out a subscription service through which riders would pay a monthly fee instead of paying on a per-ride basis. The ridesharing company told Digital Trends it's sending invitations to select passengers to join a new wait-list for the next wave of openings in the All-Access Plan.
A cure for hangovers? A UCLA professor may have cracked the code
According to Yunfeng Lu, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering in the Los Angeles university, there is now a solution to that all-consuming hangover, and it has been tested (successfully) in mice. The antidote resulted in lower blood alcohol content and faster wake-up times in mice.
Apple is removing apps that overshare your location data with third parties
Apple has begun removing apps from the App Store that are in violation of location data policies. That means that if an app shares your location with third parties without your permission, it's being kicked off the platform. It's unclear as of yet exactly how many apps are affected by this crackdown.
Modsy’s latest partnership will put a virtual designer in your home
You don't need to be a professional to get professional-quality design help for your home. A partnership between Architectural Digest channel Clever and home design company Modsy combines 3D renderings of your space and a team of style experts for a one-of-a-kind decorating experience.
Did Uber’s self-driving prototype decide not to avoid the pedestrian it struck?
Uber has been conducting an investigation into its fatal March self-driving car crash, and now, a new report suggests that the self-driving car may have in fact seen the pedestrian crossing the street, but then decided against taking evasive measures. Uber has not commented further on these reports.
The Hiuni smart telescope lets you stargaze from your Apple or Android device
It may be awhile yet before ordinary people like us can journey to the stars, but until then, we can bring the stars a lot closer. Here to help is a smart interactive telescope that promises to satisfy the needs of both amateur stargazers and professional astronomers. Meet the Hiuni, an app-connected smart telescope.
TaskRabbit app goes down as it investigates ‘cybersecurity incident’
TaskRabbit, the service that matches freelance labor with local demand, was taken offline recently while the company investigates "a cybersecurity incident." Few details are currently available, though it advised people to change their password. Now, we have a bit more information from the CEO.
Google’s Android Things is a new OS for the Internet of Things
Android Things' primary target is the Internet of Things market, including smart thermostats, TVs, ovens, and more. Now, after a developer preview that saw over 100,000 SDK downloads, Google is releasing Android Things 1.0 with "long-term support for production devices."
Beer kegs latest to join the smart device party with the Kegtron
It's the 21st century, which means there is now officially nothing in your life that you can't make smart. And that includes things that often lead you to make choices that are not so smart, like your keg of beer. Meet the Kegtron, a new device promising to bring "intelligence to your kegerator."
The Cowboy ebike may usher in the next generation of electric bicycles
The Cowboy bike purports to be the new standard in ebikes, and unlike its compatriots and competitors, doesn't actually look like an electronic piece of machinery. Rather, it just looks like a bike. Plus, it's smart, and comes with a companion Bluetooth app that you can use for navigation, speed monitoring, and more.
Nike wants to put treadmills in shoes to help you get them on
Nike is proving itself to be the master innovator when it comes to footwear once again. As per a new patent filed in early May, Nike is looking to place a "rotatable conveyor element" in the sole of your shoe. No, it's not to help you work out. Rather, it's to help you put the shoe on a bit more easily.Â
Don’t hold your breath for Vine 2 — it’s on hold indefinitely, co-founder says
If you're waiting for the second iteration of Vine, the short-form video app, don't hold your breath. As per an announcement from the app's co-founder Dom Hofmann, Vine 2 has been placed on hold for "an indefinite amount of time." Community forums will be kept up, but we could be kept waiting awhile.
Amazon is starting to scan customers’ bodies in the name of online shopping
Amazon is reportedly inviting customers into a New York office in order to keep tabs on their body shape and size over a 20 week time period. Twice a month, volunteers (chosen from a survey) will visit the office in order to allow Amazon to better understand "how bodies change shape over time."
British watchdog group orders Cambridge Analytica to hand over data
As the fallout of data firm Cambridge Analytica continues, a U.K. data privacy watchdog group has ordered that the company cede all of the personal information it collected from an American professor back to him, noting that even non-British citizens can seek and obtain data held by a British firm.