Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are becoming increasingly common in new vehicles, but Mazda is making sure owners of older cars don't get left out. The company is offering upgrades to the infotainment system of its vehicles dating back to 2014 so drivers can enjoy the mobile platforms.
| Car News | December 19, 2018 |
Tesla's network of Superchargers, the charging stations that allow vehicle owners to power up their vehicles, are getting an upgrade next year. The company will start rolling out the next generation of Superchargers starting in 2019, and they will be within range of at least 95 percent of active markets.
| Car News | December 19, 2018 |
People bought Canary devices because they offered free monitoring services. Then the company put those features behind a paywall and asked owners for $10 per month. That's the accusation leveled against the home security startup in a class action lawsuit filed last week.
| Smart Home | December 16, 2018 |
A Wisconsin couple has been using the dishwasher in their house for a year, unaware that it was recalled in 2009. Then the appliance caught fire. They managed to put out the fire, and now they are warning others to check appliances for any potential risks when buying a home.
| Smart Home News | December 13, 2018 |
There's an old trope about vacuums being bad gifts. But it's hard to beat the clean feeling you get from a good vacuum. Whether you're buying for someone else or for yourself, Amazon has some great deals on vacuums running through the holidays. Score them while you can!
| Smart Home News | December 13, 2018 |
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect temperature for your drink, and then struggled to keep it at that temperature while you're drinking it? If you have, the SmartCup might be the solution you're looking for. Whether it's coffee, tea, or baby formula, it always knows the perfect temperature.
| Smart Home News | December 7, 2018 |
Owners of the Amazon Fire TV Cube can now use the media streaming service with Amazon's one-way intercom feature called Alexa Announcements. The feature can be used to broadcast messages to other Alexa-powered devices found throughout their home. It can also receive announcements from other devices.
| Smart Home News | December 6, 2018 |
Smart home security cameras are supposed to keep you secure. So what happens when one gets hacked? An Arizona man claims a white hat hacker was able to communicate with him through a hacked Nest Cam IQ internet-connected security camera and warn him about a vulnerability in the device.
| Smart Home News | December 6, 2018 |
The bedroom is supposed to be a private place, but some people were concerned to learn Sleep Number's privacy policy seemingly allowed the company to record sounds in people's bedrooms. The company has since clarified that its beds don't have microphones and don't record audio while you sleep.
| Smart Home News | December 3, 2018 |
The Echo Dot, Amazon's tiny smart speaker powered by Alexa, was on sale all over the place during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But don't worry, you haven't totally missed out on it yet. You can still score a free Echo Dot if you take advantage of these deals that are still running.
| Smart Home News | November 30, 2018 |
Everything you need to know about Macy’s Black Friday deals.
| Wearables | November 24, 2018 |
When you think of tech deals on Black Friday you might think of game consoles and computer parts, but appliances are tech, too. If you're looking to go big this Black Friday and treat your loved one (or yourself) to a new appliance, here are the best deals available this year from Home Depot.
| Smart Home News | November 23, 2018 |
If you're looking to add some smart home devices to your house or apartment, keep an eye on Lowe's this Black Friday. The home improvement store is offering a whole bunch of price cuts on some popular internet-connected devices that can help you automate and connect your home.
| Smart Home News | November 21, 2018 |
Sometimes we just can't get what we want. That was the case for one poor little girl who just couldn't get Alexa to understand her request to play the undeniably catchy but undoubtedly annoying song 'Baby Shark.' She finally gets her wish and the song plays thanks to a little help from her mom.
| Smart Home News | November 21, 2018 |
There are tons of ways that you can cook a turkey. One that definitely isn't recommended: Putting it in the microwave. People on Twitter decided it would be fun to ask their moms if it's OK to cook the main course for Thanksgiving dinner in the microwave. The responses are hilarious.
| Smart Home News | November 20, 2018 |
When something goes wrong with your car, you wish there was someone there immediately to make it right. If you own a Tesla, that just might be possible. Company CEO Elon Musk tweeted out plans to expand the Tesla mobile app so users can request service for common problems in just a few taps.
| Car News | November 19, 2018 |
We've all hit the gas to make it through a yellow light, uncertain how much time we have until it turns red. Jaguar wants to make sure you never have to make those split-second decisions again. The carmaker is building tools that will tell you what speed you need to drive to avoid getting stuck at a red light.
| Car News | November 19, 2018 |
There's no shortage of competition in the ridesharing game these days. How do you get people to stick with your service? With a loyalty program, of course. Uber Rewards offers riders credits to Uber Eats, car upgrades, and the ability to lock in prices on their most traveled routes.
| Cars | November 16, 2018 |
ZF is a car parts manufacturer, but it's trying to keep the roads clear with its latest initiative. The company recently became the first in Germany to receive approval to use drones to deliver spare parts its central warehouses to its workshops. The six-motor drones can carry up to 6.5 pounds of goods.
| Car News | November 14, 2018 |
Want an "easy" button for your home? Well, now you can have one. Amazon announced that its Echo Buttons now work with Routines. You can craft custom Routines — multiple tasks that are meant to be performed together — and have Alexa carry out the command for you. All you have to do is hit the Echo Button.
| Smart Home News | November 13, 2018 |
Moving is never a pleasant task, but it becomes a lot easier if your home is on wheels. Michael Fuehrer of Nowhere Navigation decided to gut an old yellow school bus and turned it into a tiny home on wheels, complete with a full kitchen and shower inside and a solar panel on top.
| Smart Home News | November 12, 2018 |
Being behind the wheel of a Tesla sometimes feels like you're in a race car, especially when accelerating. Now a new mode literally makes the Tesla 3 Performance model ready to take home the checkered flag. The new Track Mode adds stability to the drive and is designed for closed track courses.
| Car News | November 11, 2018 |
It's been nearly half a year since Arlo left the Netgear nest and officially became its own company, and now the smart home device maker is showing what it can do as a solo act. The California-based company has debuted the Arlo Audio Doorbell and Chime, which promise simple, DIY setup.
| Smart Home News | November 7, 2018 |
Eating cereal on the go isn't easy. Bowls and spoons don't travel well, especially if you're a big fan of milk with your cereal of choice—and who isn't? There's a Kickstarter that could solve all of your problems. CrunchCup makes it possible to take your cereal with you without any mess.
| Smart Home News | November 7, 2018 |
A woman was reportedly harassed and stalked by an abusive ex-partner using smart home technology. He was able to monitor her activity using surveillance cameras, turn the lights off and on, and blare music throughout the house to disrupt her—all while he was outside of the home.
| Smart Home News | November 6, 2018 |
Car manufacturers are always working on new concepts, but you probably have never seen one quite like this. Audi went to the drawing board and mocked up a futuristic car that you might never be able to buy but you'll definitely be able to see. The car will star in the animated film 'Spies in Disguise.'
| Car News | November 5, 2018 |
Transdev, an autonomous vehicle company based in France, has been taking Florida kids to school via self-driving bus. The government would like for that to stop. The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration called the project "unlawful" and shut down its operation.
| Car News | November 2, 2018 |
Smart home security cameras are designed to allow you to keep an eye on your home when you aren't there. But are they letting other people snoop on you, too? A Consumer Reports study found that a camera from D-Link transmits unencrypted video, which could be intercepted by snooping third parties.
| Smart Home News | October 31, 2018 |
The Roomba is already a smart way to keep your house clean, but it's getting even smarter with some support from Google. iRobot and Google are teaming up to better use the spatial context collected by Roombas to improve the functionality of Google's smart home suite and the overall smart home ecosystem.
| Smart Home News | October 31, 2018 |
The Opal Nugget Ice Maker is one of those appliances you need to have if you really love some good ice. And if you're that big of an ice aficionado, you're going to want the first accessory for the ice machine too. The Opal Water Side Tank offers three times the ice, and will be available in May 2019.
| Smart Home News | October 30, 2018 |
When Huawei introduced its first smart speaker, the company clearly took a lot of inspiration from the Google Home. In China this week, the company revealed its newest smart speaker, the Huawei A.I. Speaker. This one also bears a striking resemblance to another smart speaker, this time the Apple HomePod.
| Smart Home News | October 30, 2018 |
This Halloween, there are sure to be a lot of unfamiliar and masked faced showing up at your door. When they arrive, you can be ready for them thanks to some new integrations for Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT in August's line of smart locks. This is no Halloween trick, but it is a treat.
| Smart Home News | October 29, 2018 |
Most security cameras are marketed as being "smart," but Arlo is following through on that by infusing its line of cameras with artificial intelligence that is capable of detecting animals, vehicles, and packages. Device owners can set up custom notifications based on what the camera sees.
| Smart Home News | October 26, 2018 |
All of the data gathered by internet-connected devices can be great for your own personal use — but it's also useful to advertisers. Kinsa, maker of a smart thermometer that can remind you to take medication and call your doctor, has reportedly been selling customer data to companies like Clorox.
| Smart Home News | October 25, 2018 |
Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles might be a blast to drive, but they've been missing a major feature for the more tech-inclined owners: support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That situation has been rectified with 2019 line of vehicles, which will support the in-car smartphone systems.
| Car News | October 25, 2018 |
Zero Motorcycles is back with a new line of electric bikes for 2019. On deck for this year's run is a significant improvement in horsepower, new top speeds and extended range. The new specs on the company's bikes make them comparable with some of its combustion engine competition.
| Car News | October 24, 2018 |
Furniture takes up a lot of valuable floor space and can be difficult to move. That is, unless you connect it to the ceiling with straps and motors. Bumblebee has built a smart home system that knows when you need to make some more room in your home and lifts your bed and other furniture to the ceiling.
| Smart Home News | October 23, 2018 |
Headlights serve an important purpose when you're behind the wheel, but that functionality doesn't have to stop the lights from looking cool. Volkswagen's new LED headlights, called IQ.Light, don't just light up the road in front of you. They also look dang good while doing it.
| Car News | October 19, 2018 |