Kitchen fires, viral turkeys, family knife fights, and more Thanksgiving fails
Thanksgiving is usually spent with loved ones and yummy food. But sometimes things go awry. We've all heard stories of turkey deep frying going way wrong, but there are other ways things can go very, very, wrong. Here are some of the biggest Thanksgiving fails.
Paint your wall using light with new Philips light bar, Hue Signe lamps
If you've never gotten around to repainting the living room, even though that task has been on your to-do list for years, you may want to try a different approach that doesn't require any paintbrushes or color swatches. Two new Philips Hue lights can project colors directly onto your walls.Â
Google may release a digital display smart speaker in time for the holidays
When it comes time to do your holiday shopping later this year, you might end up throwing a brand new Google speaker into your shopping cart. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Google is planning to release a new smart speaker that comes equipped with a digital display, just in time for the holidays.
Ashland, Oregon teen builds tiny home and brings it to college
Most people head off to college with filled suitcases, a favorite stuffed animal, big dreams, and maybe a mini fridge. But that wasn't enough for one 19-year-old from Ashland, Oregon. Brayden Preskenis built a tiny house and brought it with him when he started college at Whitman College.Â
Don’t put plastic containers in microwave or dishwasher, new research says
Do you regularly heat up leftovers in plastic food-storage containers? Do you put plastic reusable water bottles in the dishwasher when they need a deep clean? A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights food safety mistakes that many people may be making.
Guests are accusing Airbnb of deleting negative reviews
Airbnb is a $31-billion home-share company that allows travelers and adventurers to book a stranger's dwelling instead of a hotel room when they're in a new city. Now, the company is facing scrutiny as guests are accusing the company of removing negative reviews and boosting subpar hosts.
CoolingStyle air conditioner promises to keep you cool outdoors and indoors
Who wants to spend time outside when they're sweating profusely and constantly swatting bugs away? When it's too hot to spend a long time outdoors, the best you can hope for is a breeze to cool you down. CoolingStyle aims to change that with its new portable air conditioner for outdoor use.Â
LG has a solution for smelly concertgoers at the Bonnaroo festival
If you're attending the 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, you might be surprised to see LG Electronics at the big event. The home appliance and electronics company is holding the "LaundRoo Lounge and Vintage Clothing Swap, Powered by LG."
You have to get an invite for Walmart’s personal shopping service, Jetblack
When thinking of an online retailer that offers millions of products and speedy delivery, the first company that probably springs to mind is Amazon. But another global retailer is aiming to change that. Walmart has announced a concierge personal shopping service, but right now, it's invite-only.
You can ask Alexa what’s inside this giant Amazon box
The highly anticipated movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom hits theaters in some countries on June 7, with the global rollout just a couple weeks later on June 22. And it appears Amazon is getting in on a triple-branded stunt to help promote the upcoming film. What's inside the box?
D-Link’s new smart home security cams match affordability with Alexa and Assistant
D-Link has released three new affordable smart home security cameras: the HD-WiFi Camera, Full HD Wi-Fi Camera, and Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera, priced at $60, $90, and $100 on Amazon, respectively. These HD cameras provide some updates on the company's current security camera lineup.
The Philips Hue app will sync your lighting to your music, games, and video
Signify today announced Philips Hue Sync, a free app that lets you synchronize your Philips Hue smart lighting system with games, videos, and music played on your Windows 10 or macOS Sierra computer. With the element of synchronized lights, you can enjoy a new level of immersion in home entertainment.
Where does your child live? 1 in 4 millennials still live with their mom
If your millennial child is still living in your basement, better be prepared for the long haul. According to a Zillow report, nearly one in four millennials are still living with their mother. The truth is that millennials may be opting to live at home simply because they can't afford to move out.
Stop rinsing your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, experts say
If you regularly use the dishwasher, you probably have a pretty simple routine that you follow. But that process we're so used to mindlessly following may not actually be the correct way to get your dishes sparkling clean. It's better not to pre-rinse your dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.
Syphon is an argon-injecting device to make your open bottles of wine last longer
Have you ever gone to pour yourself a glass of wine from a bottle that tasted perfectly good a few days ago, only to find the taste is now completely different? Or perhaps you've experienced the feeling of wanting to open up a bottle of wine, but hesitate because you'll be racing to finish the bottle.
How to clean an Instant Pot quickly and effectively
A good deep cleaning will get rid of all that built-up grime, food particles, and mineral deposits, and you'll be back at it with Sunday night family dinners in no time. We'll walk you through an easy step-by-step guide on how to clean your Instant Pot.
Buyer pays close to $1 million for fire-gutted San Francisco Bay Area home
In the red-hot Bay Area real estate market, you'd be surprised what people would pay to get their hands on a home that's nearly destroyed. The Bay Area is one of a few real estate hot spots in the country where ruined homes are commanding ridiculously high prices.
Kwikset smart lock conversion kit holds the key to better home security
Kwikset has introduced new smart lock technology that the company hopes will allow more homeowners to use smart locks. The Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit will transform mechanical locks into smart, electronic locks, and the conversion requires no change to a home's exterior appearance.
If you live in a city, air pollution is so bad you might as well be smoking
Shit, I Smoke! is an app that translates the amount of pollution in your city into the number of cigarettes that could theoretically cause the same amount of damage. Taking real-time pollution data from air quality stations around the world, the app uses the city's PM2.5 number to produce a cigarette count.
Mist is a wall-painting robot that does all the hard work for you
There seems to be a solution in sight for all your house-painting woes. Mist unveiled a robot that can seemingly slap paint up on your walls in such professional fashion that you'll never throw up your paint-covered hands and call the house painters ever again.
Lutron buys Ketra to increase its presence in smart home lighting
Lutron Electronics, a leader in smart lighting and shading products, will acquire Ketra, a company that creates indoor lighting solutions emulating daylight. Ketra is known for lamps that mimic natural light, and can generate a wide variety of colors, including white, pastel, and saturated colors.
Google Home partners with Netflix to launch ‘Lost in Space’ family game
Netflix is your one-stop shop for binge-watching all your favorite TV shows, old and new movies, and Netflix original series. Now, Google Home and Netflix have partnered together to create fun games that combine two of your favorite things. In the family-friendly game, users can talk directly to the five members of the Robinson family.
Why can’t millennials cook? Blame tech, survey says
If you tend to write off millennials as lazy, entitled people who still live in their parents' basements, you'll probably really enjoy the results from a new Porch survey. While 70 percent of baby boomers know how to carve a turkey, less than half of millennials can say the same.
Elevating bed clears some space during the day in this tiny home on a trailer
Tru Form Tiny, a professional tiny home builder, recently unveiled a towable dwelling called the Urban Payette with Elevator Bed. The most unique feature of the home? You guessed it -- an elevating bed that adds convenience and flexibility to living in a tiny, multipurpose space.
Guess the location of Maytag trucks around the U.S. to win some major appliances
Want to get your hands on some Maytag appliances without spending a cent? Maytag factories are deploying trucks all over the country, and those trucks are filled with Maytag appliances. Guess where they are and you could be one of 12 lucky winners over the next few weeks.
Sharp’s new countertop cooker uses superheated steam
The pizzeria-style countertop oven combines two heating systems in such a way that could effectively cook everything from steak to cookies to pizzas.
Grocery delivery company Thrive Market wants to end ‘food deserts’
The consequence of food deserts is reliance on unhealthy food choices, such as processed snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks. But one online grocer is trying to change this reality.
TuneIn creates a premium radio service for sports-minded Alexa users
Amazon Echo owners will be able to ask Alexa to stream play-by-play broadcasts of MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL games in addition to breaking news content and radio talk shows.
This tech startup wants to use deep learning to reduce food waste
By reducing the need for manual inspection of produce quality, the technology can reduce labor costs and ensure standardized quality levels across the board.
Reis & Irvy’s robotic frozen yogurt machine to be released in April
The company announced today that its frozen yogurt vending robots will be on the market sometime in April. The first 65 locations will see their robots delivered and installed by the end of the month.
Want to wake up every morning to Blake Shelton’s voice? Alexa can make it so
Imagine waking up to the voice of People Magazine's reigning Sexiest Man Alive. Okay, full disclosure: It's only a recording of Blake Shelton's voice.
Want a free Google Home Mini? All you have to do is buy an LG appliance
You may be interested to know that LG launched a Google Assistant integration promotion that will give customers a free Google Home Mini if they buy an LG appliance.
The Magic Flask gives your booze a boost in quality
The Magic Flask comes with some pretty hefty claims, but if it can do what it claims to do, you could be in on a money-saving secret. In just 30 minutes, the Magic Flask can improve the quality of inexpensive liquor.
Get meals started before you get home with Gourmia’s IoT multi-cooker
While plenty of multi-cookers and slow-cookers can keep food warm until it's ready to serve, chefs who want to keep food cold until it's ready to cook are out of luck. Gourmia's new IoT Cool-Cooker aims to provide a solution.
Jasco launches GE smart home security sensors and in-wall switch
General Electric (GE) has announced a new line of home security sensors and smart switch. It's the latest collection of smart home devices to be released by the company.Â
Hey, I didn’t order this dollhouse! 6 hilarious Alexa mishaps
Amazon Alexa is a great shopping assistant. But when a child, the family parrot, or even Cartman from South Park does the ordering, strange things can arrive at your doorstep.
Amazon reportedly buys Ring home security company
Amazon is acquiring Ring, the company that manufactures video doorbells and other smart home devices. The acquisition is the latest showcase of Amazon's foray into the smart home sector.
Submit your clip to the ‘Nestie Awards,’ the best videos captured by Nest Cam
The Nestie Awards is a contest that Nest Labs holds every year to celebrate the best video clips taken by the company's line of home security cameras, and the results are everything from hilarious to heartwarming to downright strange.