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Report: Sonos Voice could launch as early as June 2022
The rumored voice assistant from Sonos now has a reported launch date of June 1, 2022.
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Everything we saw at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2019 on Feb. 20
You might have worried Samsung wouldn't bring much to an event just before MWC -- but you couldn't have been more wrong! Samsung treated us to a real parade of technological excellence, from folding phones to new fitness wearables. Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked on February 20.
CES 2019: Tech trends to watch for at the consumer electronics show
With more than 4,400 exhibiting companies and more than 2.7 million square feet of exhibition hall, CES is overwhelming. Here's what to expect from the upcoming show, from AI and self-driving cars to 5G networks and foldable phones and 8K televisions.
Pixel 3, Home Hub, and Pixel Slate — our first look at all Google’s new devices
Google has taken the wraps off of a slew of new devices, including the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, as well as the Google Home Hub smart display, Google Pixel Slate tablet, and Google Pixel Stand wireless charger. We were at the October 9 event in New York, and took a ton of photos of all the new products.
Here’s everything Google announced at its October 9 event
That's all she wrote -- Google's October 2018 hardware event is over and though it was short, it left us with an awful lot to talk about. But if you didn't catch the livestream or the updates, it's easy to catch up on the reveals. Here's everything Google announced at its October 9 event.
The Google Home Hub smart display: everything you need to know
Google officially unveiled the Google Home Hub at a hardware event in the fall, and began selling it October 22 for $150. The smart display and speaker integrate with Google Assistant to provides a visual element to augment the smart speaker. Here's everything you need to know.
How to watch the October 9 ‘Made by Google’ event
Google is finally set to unveil the heavily rumored and leaked Google Pixel 3, along with a number of other interesting new products. You may be wondering how you can watch the event for yourself -- which is why we've created this guide. Here's how to watch the October 9 Made by Google event.
Google Assistant-enabled smart displays to start shipping this week
Google has partnered with Lenovo, JBL, and LG to bring Google Assistant technology to smart displays. The speakers will compete against Amazon's Echo devices with a screen -- the Show and the Spot. The first of those devices - the Lenovo Smart Display - is available this week.
Show, don’t tell, with Amazon’s new Show Mode Charging Dock
Amazon is continuing to beef up its smart home offerings with the addition of the Echo Show-like Show Mode and the wireless charging Show Mode Charging Dock for the Fire HD 8 and HD 10. It's also introducing a kids edition for the huge Fire HD 10, making child-friendly entertainment even easier.
Get all your pods in one place with Google’s streamlined Podcasts app
Play Music no more! Google's long-awaited stand-alone podcast app, Google Podcasts, is here, and it's being constantly updated. With Google's sleek design, super-smart integration with Google Home, and millions of podcasts available at launch, there's nowhere better to listen to your favorite podcasts.
Winnebago and Motiv Power Systems partner on all-electric outreach vehicles
Winnebago and Motiv Power Systems are partnering on a variety of all-electric mobile medical clinics and community outreach vehicles. Because traditional outreach vehicles such as bloodmobiles idle all day on diesel fuel, battery-powered alternatives are quieter, save gallons of diesel fuel, and cut harmful emissions.
Everything Apple announced at WWDC, from iOS 12 to MacOS Mojave
At WWDC -- Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference -- the company showcases it's latest innovations to thousands of developers. The dust has settled on the major keynote, and even if you weren't able to catch it live, we've summarized everything you need to know about what went down at Apple's major event.
Live updates: How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote
It’s WWDC, our favorite time of year when Apple shows off all of its new software. This year there are lots of exciting updates from iOS 12 to a very sleek MacOS 10.14. Here's how to watch the keynote, and we'll be updating this post live throughout the show to include major announcements.
Here’s everything we saw at the action-packed Google I/O 2018 keynote
Google I/O 2018 is finally here, and boy are there some great announcements to go over. From improvements to Android, to updates to Google Assistant, to a revamped Google News, to improvements to Google Maps, here's everything we saw at the Google I/O 2018 keynote.
Help us, our sides have split: The best 2018 April Fools Day gags
That's right, it's April Fools Day, and that means you need to be careful out there on the internet, because nothing is as it seems. Here are the best jokes we've laughed our way through this year.
Apple HomePod smart speaker is now available for pre-order
Apple has begun an assault on home audio, announcing the brand new HomePod speaker system and showcasing brand new multiroom functionality. It's now available for pre-order.
Black Friday deals to make your home smarter this holiday season
Here to help you really celebrate the holidays are these Black Friday deals on some of our favorite smart home items.
Here’s everything we expect from Google’s October 4 hardware event
Google October 4 hardware event is expected to bring the Pixel 2, a new Pixelbook, Google Home Mini, Daydream VR headset, and more.
Weekly Rewind: Driverless pizza delivery, defusing volcanos, a 707hp Jeep
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
What to expect from IFA 2017, and how to watch major live-streamed announcements
IFA is here again, and there a ton of great new products that should show up. Here's everything we expect from IFA 2017.
Weekly Rewind: Apple AR goggles, Fisker’s Tesla killer, tiny robot surgeons
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly Rewind: Tiny iPhones, injectable bandages, Bitcoin for dentists, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly Rewind: Cheap solar roofs, the fastest cars, Spotify’s new record
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly Rewind: Battery breakthroughs, game-changing EVs, floating solar plants
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly Rewind: Atari hats, Reebok space boots, Comic-Con highlights
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly rewind: 3D-printed capillaries, Digital Trends Car Awards, Hyperloop One tests
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Weekly Rewind: Vinyl records worth more than your car, Prime Day prep, AI rights
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
