If you're not satisfied with your day-to-day life, OptimizeMe might be able to help. This very hands on life log app finds trends and correlations in your activities.

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are finally here, and so is iOS 9. Download these iOS 9 apps to make the most of their new capabilities and unlock the platform's new features.

Trouble losing weight? Maybe you just need the right motivation. CARROT Fit will insult you until you start eating better and working out.

The Amazon Echo Dot is the perfect solution for anyone who wants a voice assistant in their house to help out with some tasks but don't want to pay out for the full-blown Echo speaker. You can get the second generation of the Dot on sale today for just $30 but you'll have to act fast to get it.

Google+ and Facebook both get an overhaul on Android and iOS, Flickr tries to fill in for Instagram with its latest update, Google Maps is back for iOS, Foldify and Pokedex should keep kids happy, Final Fantasy gets its groove on, and more in this week's collection of the best apps worth downloading.

Beats Music is officially available, marking a new option for listening to and finding music. Is it enough to compare with Spotify, the king of music streaming?

Security cameras are supposed to keep you safe, but a Nest device owned by a family in Orinda, California was hijacked by hackers. Once they managed to hack the device, the attackers issued a fake warning about an incoming North Korean nuclear missile attack heading toward Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ohio.

An Illinois family had their Nest security camera turned against them after hackers hijacked the device. The attackers used the two-way microphones in the device to taunt the family and shout racial slurs and managed to hijack the Nest thermostat and turn the temperature up to 90 degrees.

In response to a wave of breaches that have hit security cameras, Nest has taken the step of locking people out of their accounts if they believe there may have been a breach. Users will have to set up a new, secure password before they are able to regain access to their account.

You might think that your security devices are keeping you safe, but they may expose you in another way. Security researchers at Dojo by BullGuard showed a security vulnerability in Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell that allows a hacker to access video and audio and even inject counterfeit video.

Abode Systems has an all-in-one security kit for your home. It's called Iota. It features a high-quality, 1080p camera, integrated motion sensor, and on-board Wi-Fi and ethernet so it can stay connected no matter where you put it. It is also compatible with Abode's short- and long-term monitoring plans.

Tired of waiting for your dog to come inside, or running home in the middle of the day to let your four-legged friend out? Wayzn might be the solution. This automated door opener for sliding doors will let your dog in when they are ready, and gives you remote control when you aren't home.

Starting today, you can get Amazon packages delivered directly insider your garage. Amazon is expanding its Amazon Key service with Key for Garage. Eligible Amazon Prime subscribers in 50 U.S. cities will be able to sign up, assuming they have a myQ-enabled smart garage door opener.

Don't worry about unplugging your Alexa during Amazon's Super Bowl commercial out of concern the voice assistant might get triggered. The company is using acoustic fingerprinting to identify trigger words coming from other devices rather than people and will prevent Alexa from responding.

We already learned earlier this year that when you talk to Alexa, Amazon employees may also be listening. As it turns out, they may have even more of your information. According to a new report, some Amazon employees who review Alexa recordings also have access to user addresses and locations.

Here's a thing that you didn't know you needed: a fully automated dog toilet. Inubox is at CES 2019 and wants to change the way your dog goes to the bathroom. Instead of going outside to do the dirty work, Inubox is an in-home solution that cleans up the waste. It's now funding on Kickstarter.

Looking to add some light to your backyard? Philips Hue has a way for you to do it that is smart and connected. The company is at CES 2019 to show off two new floodlights that can light up any space and a motion sensor that can be used to turn on any of your Philips Hue lights -- inside or out.

Samsung is looking to make your entire home smarter. At CES 2019, the company is showing off the latest version of its Family Hub Refrigerator with A.I. enhancements that make it even smarter and better at predicting your needs. It's also rolling out a new Wi-Fi connected washing machine.

You probably already know that LG has washers and dryers, but the company also wants to move into your closet. At CES 2019, LG is unveiling the LG Styler, a high-tech way to keep your clothes clean and looking fresh. It comes equipped with a black-tinted mirror glass door and smart features.

If you wish Alexa could follow you from room to room without requiring an Echo speaker to be hooked up wherever you are, well then your prayers have finally been answered. It was announced at CES 2019 that Temi, a personal robot butler that follows you around the house, now offers support for Alexa.

You've probably done your fair share of singing in the shower, but imagine if you could talk to your shower and have it respond. At CES 2019, Moen brought out its U by Moen technology that allows you to control every part of your showering experience through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.

Looking to get into the beer making game? You probably aren't ready to take on the Budweisers of the world, but with the help of LG you can start making your own beer at home. The electronics maker is rolling out the LG HomeBrew, an at-home beer making machine at CES 2019.

If you're looking to give your kitchen counter a makeover this year, look no further than Gourmia's lineup of new countertop appliances that it is showing off at CES 2019. The New York-based company has a new smart air fryer, multicooker, and coffee maker that it's debuting in Las Vegas this week.

If it feels like basically everything has Alexa built into it these days, well, you're right. The latest example is Auri, a smart home lamp that aims to meld concepts of wellness with modern technology to create a mood-improving lamp that just happens to have Alexa built right into it.

The calendar just turned over to November, but it's already time to start thinking about Black Friday. It's just a few weeks away, and the deals are starting to leak out. Kohl's has a number of smart home sales, including a doorbuster deal that offers up an Amazon Echo Dot for just $24.

Tesla usually avoids auto shows, but it made an exception to unveil the next-generation Roadster at the Grand Basel show in Switzerland on September 5. There were glimpses of the car seen last year, including a promise that it could go from zero to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds.

Blue Apron subscribers already get their meals delivered to their door, but now the company is offering a new twist. It will send out a meal box that serves two to four people through GrubHub. The service, available just to residents of New York City for now, will cost between $19 and $38 plus delivery.

Samsung's new NotePRO and TabPRO tablets make a play to professionals with outrageous resolution and sizes up to 12.2 inches, pushing the limits of how big a portable tablet can be.

It's impossible to leave a show like CES 2013 behind and not feel like you may have missed something. The same goes for reading through the news coming out of the event. We've compiled all the best stories from CES 2013 and give you a look at who left the show a winner and who's going to be preparing for next year already.

Zillow doesn't just want to help you find your dream home. It also wants to be your mortgage lender. The company announced today that it is getting into the lending game with its new service Zillow Home Loans. The service will be available in nine markets to start, with plans to expand.

An advocacy group wants to know if the company is storing information about children. The Campaign for A Commercial-Free Childhood is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the Echo Dot Kids Edition to find out if the device is effectively spying on its young users.

Amazon has added a number of new, kid-friendly responses to its voice assistant tool Alexa. The A.I. tool used in the company's smart speakers will now avoid any unsavory questions, play songs with censored lyrics, and doesn't ruin the existence of Santa Claus.

The Runtastic Orbit might be entering a crowded field, but it stands out with interesting features - waterproofing and ambient light sensor principle among them - and plenty of promise.

Amazon is expanding its family of Echo devices with the new Echo Show 5. The smart speaker with a built-in 5.5-inch display features Amazon's popular voice assistant Alexa and is positioned to be the hub of your smart home. It retails for $89.99 and just started shipping.