Getting packages in NYC just got easier via Latch systems furnished by Jet
Getting your deliveries is about to get easier than ever, and it's all because of a partnership between Latch and Jet.com
Google Home Mini feature is (somewhat) restored following spying incident
Per a writer's report, a rogue Google Home Mini "spied on everything [he] said," but a fix has been issued and the feature restored.
Waymo expands its partnerships in Phoenix, teams up with Walmart and Avis
Waymo, the former Google self-driving car project, is stepping up its efforts to get autonomous-driving tech ready for prime time. Waymo is offering Arizona residents rides in its fully self-driving cars. Now, the company is doubling down on its program with even more partnerships, with brands such as Walmart.
Season 5 of ‘Orange is the New Black’ has been hacked and released
After eagerly anticipating the release of Netflix's hit Orange is the New Black for months, our waiting has come to an anticlimactic end
Your butt just might thank you for getting a bidet from Tushy
Meet Tushy, described by its developers as "a lil’ bidet that clips onto your toilet and sprays your butt super clean." Hey, those are their words.
Seeking a paleo, gluten-free, or diabetes-friendly meal kit? Sun Basket delivers
Like Blue Apron, Plated, and HelloFresh, Sun Basket is a meal-kit delivery service. The difference, the company says, is that its ingredients are organic, with “grass-fed, antibiotic-free pastured meats and sustainable seafood.” Sun Basket also caters to specific diets with diabetes-friendly and other meal plans.
Heads up, sports fans — ESPN is debuting a Snapchat version of ‘SportsCenter’
ESPN is debuting a Snapchat-specific version of its flagship show, SportsCenter, aimed at a younger audience.
ESPN will put ‘Monday Night Football’ in your pocket beginning in 2018
ESPN has newly reached an agreement with the NFL to expand its own live-streaming of Monday Night Football to mobile devices.
Teamosa wants to use ultrasound to brew you the perfect cup of tea
Teamosa is an automated hybrid tea brewing machine that claims to make use of preset parameters and ultrasonic extraction.
Google’s life-science team to release 20 million mosquitoes in Fresno
It may sound counterintuitive, but Verily is releasing about 20 million mosquitoes in Fresno to fight mosquito-borne illness
Turn your entire home into a sound system via Amazon Alexa
Thanks to Alexa's new music feature, you'll be able to "control and synchronize music across multiple Amazon Echo devices in your home."
6 self-driving car crashes that tapped the brakes on the autonomous revolution
Self-driving vehicles have the possibility to bring multiple benefits -- from safer driving experiences to less congestion in cities. With that being said, they're not perfect. Accidents happen for reasons of both human and technical error. These are the most significant crashes so far.
Google Assistant now lets you set custom Routines to help optimize your life
Google Assistant is getting better at assisting you with each passing week. The latest feature to be added to its arsenal is Custom Routines, which allow users to trigger several actions at once at a predetermined time. Routines help users string together a number of actions with just one command.
Amazon gets kid-friendly and encourages tykes to say “please”
Amazon is helping this youngest generation experience the wonders of innovation in a kid-friendly manner. Today, the smart home giant debuted a Kids Edition of the Amazon Echo Dot, as well as Amazon FreeTime on Alexa, heralded as an all-new Alexa experience built specifically with children in mind.
Now you can watch free movies and TV shows with the Tubi TV app
In the same way that you've grown to revere words like Netflix, HBO Now, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video, you'll soon feel the same way about Tubi. Really, it's better than all your streaming standards, and for one simple reason -- it's totally free. There's no catch, except that you have to watch ads.
Drive.ai brings free, on-demand self-driving car rides to second Texas city
Not only is everything bigger in Texas, but things could soon be easier, too. California-based autonomous car start-up Drive.ai has launched a second pilot program in Arlington. It's similar to the one it already operates in Frisco. Participants can ride in self-driving, geo-fenced shuttles for free.
It’s elementary! Watson and Tom Watson partner on IBM’s digital Masters experience
Just in time for the Masters to tee off, the software company has partnered with none other than golf superstar Tom Watson.
Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s second day of congressional grilling here
Congress released Mark Zuckerberg's prepared testimony ahead of his Wednesday hearing, in which Zuckerberg concedes that Facebook was "too slow to spot and respond to Russian interference" during the 2016 election. We've got the details on how to live-stream the proceedings.
Having conquered Spectacles, Snapchat may move on to selling selfie drones
According to The Information, Snap is "in talks to acquire Zero Zero Robotics," a Chinese selfie drone manufacturer.
Control your Roomba with just your voice thanks to a new Alexa integration
Roomba just added an IFTTT integration, allowing you to trigger your cleaning assistant when you leave the house.
New AirPods, HomePod, and high-end headphones for 2019?
Is Apple making moves to bring upgraded high-end audio devices to life? Rumors suggest AirPods 2, a new HomePod, and new headphones could be released as early as 2019.
Hearts broke because Facebook made it hard for Tinder users to log in
The love seekers of the world were collectively freaking out because Facebook ruined their chance of finding a soulmate on Tinder.
Make your own beer at home with Beer Bar from SodaStream
When making your own carbonated beverages, why stop at colas and lemon-lime flavors? Might as well go for the ultimate malted beverage - beer.
Microsoft acquires conversational A.I. tech firm Semantic Machines
Microsoft is betting big on A.I. The Redmond, Washington-based technology giant announced the acquisition of Semantic Machines, which focuses on conversational AI. "Their work uses the power of machine learning to enable users to discover, access and interact with information" more naturally.
Xiaomi’s F8 cordless vacuum cleaner is coming to the US
A subsidiary of Chinese technology giant Xiaomi, Roidmi recently debuted its new cordless vacuum cleaner, known simply as the F8. The cordless vacuum cleaner promises a similar performance to the Dyson V8 vacuum, but with a significantly lower price tag of $259. It's soon coming to Indiegogo in the U.S.
Boosted graces us with 4 skateboards, including its cheapest model yet
If you've been waiting to get an electric skateboard, wait no longer. Boosted, the company known for its brightly wheeled eboards recently expanded its product offerings in a serious way. There are four new boards in two different forms, including one that may make electric skateboards more accessible
Weekly Rewind: Zuckerberg’s AI assistant, LG’s CES roster, Lucid Motors’ answer to Tesla
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Facebook takes aim at Tinder and Bumble with its own dating service
When Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Facebook's F8 developer conference to discuss the future of Facebook and its properties -- like Instagram -- one of the first new features he announced was a surprise. Facebook is going to get into the dating game. Now, we've learned more about the service.