Love Waze’s incident reporting feature? Lucky you, it’s coming to Google Maps

What you love best about Waze is now coming to Google Maps, and it's about time. Five years after the tech giant acquired the Israeli navigation app, it's finally adopting some of its most popular features, most notably incident reporting. Users began spotting the new option on their Android apps a few days ago.

Cars         March 25, 2022

Google Home finally plays nicely with its own Google Play Movies

Nearly two years after Google Home first made its debut, it's now finally compatible with Google Play Movies. That means that you can now control Google's native video streaming service using your Google Assistant and your voice. It's strange that this feature didn't exist before, but better late than never.

Smart Home News         March 25, 2022

Is that phone stolen? Check and see with the CTIA’s new tool, the Stolen Phone Checker

Aptly named the Stolen Phone Checker, this tool quite simply allows users to look up if a device has been reported as lost or stolen.

Mobile         March 23, 2022

Nintendo Switch hack lets you run GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin

If you have a Nintendo Switch gaming console, you're going to want to listen up. As initially reported by Ars Technica, it would appear that a new "exploit chain" for Nvidia Tegra X1-based systems outlines an unpatachable process to run random code on all -- that's right, all -- Nintendo Switches.

News         March 14, 2022

Baby role-play, or virtual kidnapping, is the most disturbing Instagram hashtag ever

Some parents are discovering that their children have become victims of what is essentially virtual kidnapping, or baby role-play.

Mobile         March 7, 2022

Following battery backlash, Apple offers a $50 refund to some customers

Have you had any issues trying to get Apple to replace your iPhone battery in the wake of the handset-throttling debacle? The company is offering discounted replacements, but an investigation by the BBC suggests Apple is making it difficult for some customers to obtain a new battery. Now, Apple is offering refunds.

Mobile         February 14, 2022

Stop bouncing between other food apps, check out all your options with FeedMe

FeedMe may be the most aptly-named company ever -- it aggregates all delivery info from different sites into one place.

Smart Home News         January 31, 2022

Look out, Alexa — Google Assistant is new and improved and ready to go

Now, Google has debuted the latest and greatest iteration of Google Assistant, which is built into the entire Google Home family.

Smart Home News         October 5, 2021

Introduce some precision to your kitchen with gadgets from Perfect Company

Your kitchen might just become the most happening culinary hotspot in town, if you equip it with the right hardware from the Perfect Company.

Smart Home News         October 5, 2021

Light up any situation with the one-of-a-kind Luminoodle light strip

This 5-foot strand of bright, waterproof, and USB-powered LEDs called the Luminoodle will illuminate even the darkest of nights.

News         October 5, 2021

You don't have to binge-watch Netflix alone now that Atticus is here

Meet Atticus, a new chatbot from AT&T "built to talk entertainment." Just think of him as the perfect boyfriend.

Audio / Video         October 5, 2021

Amazon looks into live sports as it plots global launch

According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is "exploring an ambitious offensive aimed at infiltrating the last bastion of ... pay-television: live sports."

News         October 5, 2021

Coca-Cola Selfie Bottle lets you take a photo of yourself enjoying fizzy beverage

Meet the Coca Cola selfie bottle, which is, as you might've guessed, a bottle of coke that takes your selfie. Welcome to the 21st century.

News         October 5, 2021

Turn your computer into a touchscreen with AirBar

You won't be made a fool when you tap your computer screen -- so long as you have an AirBar. This new accessory instantly turns your PC into a touchscreen.

News         October 5, 2021

Control the Sense with Voice sleep device with, what else, your voice

Getting a better night's sleep now starts and ends with your voice. The newest product to emerge from Hello is the Sense with Voice

Smart Home News         October 5, 2021

Honeywell’s versatile, Alexa-savvy security system now available for purchase

Honeywell's Smart Home Security system is now available. Starting with the Smart Home Security Camera Base Station, the Alexa-friendly system can operate as a stand-alone security module or connect with a variety of sensor and smart home devices. Alexa-awareness enables full smart home component control.

Smart Home News         September 28, 2021

Instacart and eMeals are working together to help you cook healthier at home

Online meal-planning company eMeals is collaborating with grocery delivery service Instacart to create "the ultimate meal kit alternative."

Smart Home News         August 20, 2021

The Amazon Echo will now narrate your books for you with Alexa

Amazon's Alexa can now narrate Kindle books by way of the Echo -- just say, "Alex, read [title]," and you'll be able to enjoy the latest pages of your book.

Smart Home News         August 19, 2021

Amazon Prime Now to merge with AmazonFresh, resulting in layoffs

Recent layoffs at Amazon were triggered by a decision to merge AmazonFresh and Amazon Prime Now, reports claim.

Smart Home News         August 19, 2021

Amazon Fresh or rotten? Customers complain of declining delivery quality

Amazon Fresh is being seen as anything but by some unhappy customers. Amazon Fresh is now being plagued by complaints of low-quality or rotten produce, incorrect orders, cancelled or delayed deliveries, and frequently missing items. In essence, it seems that Amazon Fresh is being seen as more trouble than it's worth. 

Smart Home News         August 19, 2021

Amazon Fresh says goodbye to its local third-party vendors

Participating in Amazon Fresh just got a lot harder -- at least, from the vendor side. Amazon will stop allowing local third-party sellers to offer their goods on the platform. Previously, these vendors were given  the opportunity to take part of Amazon Fresh's Local Market Seller initiative.

Smart Home News         August 19, 2021

Amazon Fresh spoils in several markets, shuts down in all but the biggest cities

Amazon Fresh, the grocery delivery service, is closing in at least nine states, including parts of California and New York.

Smart Home News         August 19, 2021

Google Inceptionism may be cooler than the real thing

Google has effectively trained artificial neural networks by showing them millions of images whose features are recognized by layers of artificial neurons.

News         August 4, 2021

Developing with Apple’s HomeKit just got easier, which could spur innovation

At the latest WWDC, Apple announced that any Apple developer with interest can start playing around with HomeKit.

Smart Home News         August 3, 2021

Charcoal is the secret to a cleaner mouth with the Burst toothbrush

Meet Burst, a distinctively modern looking sonic toothbrush whose black charcoal coated bristles promise to leave you with shining pearly whites.

Smart Home News         June 4, 2021

The Abode starter kit is an Alexa-compatible DIY home security solution

You're a strong, independent (wo)man, so why depend on a security company to take care of your home? Just use the Abode starter kit instead.

Smart Home News         May 19, 2021

Which NYC subway has the best Wi-FI? Better ride the Q

Hey New Yorkers -- always finding yourself sending an urgent, last-minute email in the morning rush to the subway? Better hope you're riding the Q line.

Guides         May 7, 2021

Apple claims it literally can’t even hand over encrypted data to the FBI

Thanks to increasingly complex encryption systems, companies like Apple are claiming that their hands are tied when it comes to releasing data to officials.

News         May 7, 2021

Google just made its Show and Tell AI system open source on TensorFlow

On Thursday, Google announced that it had made the latest version of its image captioning system available as an open source model in TensorFlow.

News         May 7, 2021

London is setting up a police force to deal exclusively with online trolls

The London Mayor's office recently announced the creation of a new specialized police force charged with investigating digital hate crimes.

News         May 7, 2021

Facebook apologizes after banning this photo of plus-sized model Tess Holliday

Facebook tried to block an image of plus-sized model Tess Holliday, claiming that the photograph depicted "a body or body parts in an undesirable manner."

News         May 7, 2021

U.S. energy usage captured with insane detail in this Otherlab flowchart

All the data about our energy usage -- and believe us, there's a lot of it -- is presented in the form of this interactive, zoomable flowchart.

Smart Home News         May 7, 2021

This smart garden can give you organic produce year-round

Meet the Nectar by Hummingbird, a system that wants to help you garden regardless of where you are.

Smart Home News         May 7, 2021

Elmo smart thermometer will tell kids if they’re feverish — and to feel better

Kinsa's Instant Wireless Smart Ear Thermometer combines trademark its one-second readings and smart features with messages from Sesame Street's Elmo.

Smart Home News         May 7, 2021

Give your digital photos an Old Master look with eWilner Frames app

Start framing your digital art with the eWilner Frames app, the tool that lets you elevate your selfies and cat photos with frames fit for a Picasso.

News         May 7, 2021

The best way to get rid of mosquitoes? Turn them all into males

There's new talk of eradicating moquitoes altogether. And the way to go about doing it? Turning them all into males.

News         May 7, 2021

A new algorithm can tell when you’re tweeting while drunk, and may help save lives

The only thing worse than drunk texting? Drunk tweeting, duh.

News         May 7, 2021

Seeing a cloaked woman on Mars? It’s probably your pareidolia acting up again

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but someone's gotta tell you -- you're not actually seeing Jesus in your toast. It's just your pareidolia acting up.

News         April 2, 2021