The Bush administration made incandescent light bulbs a thing of the past, and the Obama administration attempted to extend it. But the Trump administration wants to roll back a Department of Energy rule that would require specialty light fixtures to move away from wasteful incandescent lightbulbs.

Wondering what song is playing and who the artist is? Alexa has you covered. Amazon rolled out a new feature for Alexa called Song ID. When enabled, it will tell you the name of the artist and song on upcoming music while you're listening to playlists and streaming radio stations.

Voice assistants have alternative voices, but they are typically female by default. That can reinforce sexist stereotypes. Most voice assistants also don't have a gender-neutral option. Q aims to change that. The gender-neutral voice was developed to urge tech companies to rethink their A.I. voices.

The PicoBrew Pico C is already an ideal appliance for any aspiring homebrewer, but now it can do much more. With a software update and the new Pico C Craft Beverage Bundle, you can use the kitchen countertop device to make perfect cold-brew coffee, kombucha, and any number of craft spirits.

Your Instant Pot can already do just about everything you ask of it in the kitchen, but did you know that it's also great for sterilization, too? Researchers at Dakota State University tested pressure cookers and found that Instant Pot provides enough pressure and heat to kill off food-spoiling bacteria.

Imagine ice cream on demand. That's exactly what LG's SnowWhite concept brings to your kitchen. This countertop appliance, on display at this year's South by Southwest, is like a Keurig machine for ice cream lovers that produces your favorite frozen desserts from nothing but a little pod.

Chevy has updated its myChevrolet app to add a new feature that makes it easier to check in with loved ones. The feature, called Vehicle Locate, will send an automated text alert to designated friends and family when you enter or leave a designated area. The feature provides peace of mind to all parties.

Car recalls are unfortunate but often necessary when something goes wrong, but no one could have predicted this: Subaru is recalling millions of its SUVs in North America and Japan because a chemical compound emitted by products like shampoos and cosmetics is causing brake light failures.

Need an appliance that can do just about everything without requiring tons of counter space? The Thermomix TM6 just might be what you're looking for. This all-in-one appliance can perform 20 unique tasks that will cut down on the work of meal preparation and will help you cook just about anything.

California might have its own autobahn soon. A senator in the state has proposed legislation that would create new driving lanes on stretches of highway that would allow drivers to drive with no maximum speed limit. The goal of the new program would be to cut back on carbon emissions.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority wants to tap Elon Musk's The Boring Company to build a new transportation option for people. The proposed system would create a loop of underground tunnels that would use autonomous electric vehicles to move passengers at high speeds.

Imagine being able to whip up your own artisanal cheese in the comfort of your home without having to make a trip to the grocery store or a specialty cheese shop. That's what Fromaggio aims to give you. The countertop-sized cheese-making machine for cheese enthusiasts is funding now on Kickstarter.

With a name like "dishwasher," you might think you know exactly what the appliance is capable of. Turns out it can do so much more. Dishwashers aren't just for cleaning your dishes, they can also handle a whole heap of over cleaning tasks, from sanitizing kids toys to giving light fixtures a shine.

Quip is launching a new and dentist-approved electric toothbrush for kids. The toothbrush will feature the same guiding features found in Quip's original product for adults but reimagined for smaller mouths. The device, accepted by the American Dental Association, will start at $25.

Smart home devices aren't just for the home. Businesses are adopting the products, too. Security firm Trend Micro warns each new internet-connected device added, from smart speakers to thermostats and security systems, adds a new potential target for attackers if the devices aren't secured properly.

Instant Pots are all the rage now, even in the business world. Instant Brands, the maker of Instant Pots, announced that it is merging with Corelle Brands. While the terms of the deal weren't disclosed, it will put Instant Pot under the same umbrella as Pyrex, CorningWare, and SnapWare.

As ocean temperatures rise, we can expect stronger hurricanes. Arkup may have an answer. The startup has built a floating, livable yacht that is designed to weather a hurricane. The 4,350-square foot structure can survive the high winds and towering waves that accompany a Category 4 storm.

That pot of coffee you're making may just leave you vulnerable to hackers. According to a new report from security firm McAfee, the internet-connected Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker with Wemo contains a vulnerability that could allow attackers to intercept traffic and schedule the device to brew coffee.

Hopsy, a direct-to-consumer draft beer service, introduced its Sub Compact home draft beer machine that can fit right on the kitchen countertop. Designed by Krups, the at home kegerator is a perfect accessory for any aspiring brewmaster. It's available to pre-order for $150 and will retail for $300.

Queensland, Australia, is allowing drivers to personalize their license plates with emojis. Starting March 1, the state will offer new plates with a variety of options for personalization, including custom colors, emojis, logos of local sports teams, and more. They will cost about $340.

Following the revelation that some Nest security products contain an undisclosed microphone, member of the United States Senate wrote a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding more information. They seek to find out when Google realized it didn't disclose the mic and if the mics have been used.

It's beginning to become more common for people to trust internet-connected devices to protect their home. According to new research published by Parks Associates, one in four households in the United States are planning to purchase as smart door lock within the next 12 months to protect their home.

Air fryers are getting increasingly popular and are a fixture in many homes. So GE Appliances is taking the trend to its logical conclusion and adding an air fryer to a wall oven. The company's new oven, on display at this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, also includes a food dehydrator.

There are a lot of different herbs that you can work with in the kitchen, including cannabis. Luckily, the all-new Levo II can handle them all. This infuser is the perfect accessory for infusing oil and butter with any herb. If you're working with weed, it comes with a new mode made just for you.

You never know what is going to happen when Elon Musk takes to Twitter. Thankfully, his most recent venture onto the platform was just to announce a new feature called Advance Summon. It will allow Tesla owners to have their car come to them or control it like a big RC car.

Amazon isn't the only company that wants to leave packages inside your home for you. UPS announced it is expanding its partnership with smart lock company Latch to enable in-home deliveries. The feature will be available in 10 new cities including Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Home improvement startup Houzz informed its users Thursday that it suffered a data breach in December 2018. The company warned that some user information including encrypted passwords may have been compromised and encouraged users to change their passwords as a safety precaution.

Don't feel like making the trek to your favorite restaurant? Lucky for you, you can pay someone else to do it for you. On-demand delivery service Doordash announced that it has expanded its services and is now making deliveries in all 50 states, reaching about 80 percent of the population.

You can't be there for your loved ones all the time, no matter how badly you'd like to. When you have to be away from your older family members, Walabot Home can serve as your surrogate. This device can detect when your loved one falls and will call for help -- no wearables or user input required.

NPR's popular comedy news game show is making its way to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can play "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" on Amazon Echo speakers or Google Home devices with the new Wait Wait Quiz. It's hosted by Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis and will be updated every week with new questions.

It's expected that kids will make a mess, but one Boise, Idaho mom ran into a problem that she never could have imagined. After filling a Nuby insulated light-up cup with milk, the cup allegedly exploded. The incident caused burns to the mother's hand and face and a stinging sensation in her lungs.

Security cameras can capture all kinds of things that happen while you're gone. A family in Salinas, California had their Ring camera capture something pretty unexpected: a man licking the doorbell outside of their home for more than three hours. The incident took place around 5:00 a.m.

Whether you want them or not, smart devices have finally moved into the bathroom. The Consumer Electronics Show is almost always a good showcase for out-there ideas, and CES 2019 was no exception, with a strange but also somehow totally predictable trend emerging: Smart toilets.

There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.

There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.

The Netatmo Welcome is a smart connected security camera that will recognize everyone who enters your house, using some very clever face recognition technology

There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.

There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.