Your monthly Amazon Prime service is going to cost you more than before
Rather than paying $11 a month for an Amazon Prime membership, you'll now have to fork over $13, an increase of 20 percent.
Your old phone can save your house from burning down
Smart home security company Cleverloop has developed an app called Smokey, which turns your old smartphone or tablet into a smart smoke alarm.
Alexa will automatically boot up personal app preferences based on your voice
Back in October, Amazon Alexa announced that it could recognize individual voices and provide tailored responses. Developers can use this functionality too. And now, when customers in the U.S. address Alexa, the smart assistant will recognize their voices automatically. Really, she just keeps getting smarter.
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.
Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps are free for a limited time
Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals offered in the iOS App Store. If the app is no longer free, it is because the deal has expired.
See what furniture looks like in your home with the Wayfair app
The new "View in Room" feature from the Wayfair mobile app promises to let "shoppers see furniture and décor in their homes before they buy."
Tell Alexa you’re hungry and she can help you order from Grubhub
A new Amazon Alexa skill from Grubhub has made it easier to get your favorite meal delivered straight to your door.
The Gvido is the Kindle for sheet music that musicians have been waiting for
Someone has finally made a Kindle for sheet music, and it's called the Gvido -- a dual-screen E Ink device that will keep your digital scores organized.
ModiFace can show you what you look like in 20 years
You can already get a virtual makeover with ModiFace, but now, the app is applying augmented reality for the sake of health, not just aesthetics.
This woman invented a fully compostable tent for music festivals and beyond
Comp-A-Tent may be the world's first fully compostable temporary shelter. It becomes carbon dioxide, water, and soil after 120 days in a composting facility
Amazon is taking a photo of your front door to show you where your package is
Amazon has taken to taking photos of your doorway to show exactly where your packages are being deposited. The service is called Photo on Delivery.
Stop digging for your keys — the 2nd-gen Kevo Smart Lock has you covered
Kwikset is on its way to a keyless future, and has now announced the launch of the second-generation Kevo Touch-to-Open Smart Lock.
Muggle renounces magic: Daniel Radcliffe says he’s over being Harry Potter
The Boy Who Lived is no more. Or rather, no longer Daniel Radcliffe.
Purify your wine for a delectable drinking experience with the Üllo Wine tool
If you can’t go to Napa Valley, bring Napa Valley to you. It’s not so difficult if you have Üllo Wine, a new tool that promises to purify vino
Philips SceneSwitch LED bulbs make mood lighting easier than ever
Thanks to the new SceneSwitch LED bulbs from Philips Hue, you can change the color (or really, the hue) of your lights with the flick of a switch.
Give your beer better head (really) with That UltraBeer Thing
That UltraBeer Thing is a portable beer improverthat you simply stick into your glass of beer to give it better head.
‘Still’ not legal: PicoStill makes DIY booze a breeze, but don’t get caught
You no longer have to keep you moonshining business a secret. That is, if you have the PicoStill from PicoBrew.
Always know who’s at the door with the Ring Video Doorbell 2
The doorbells of years past may have been dumb as doorknobs, but that's certainly not the case for the Ring Video Doorbell 2, what builds beautifully upon earlier devices from the smart home company.
Ready to cook up a storm? Instant Pot Duo 60 is on sale for 35% off on Prime Day
If you're looking for a way to do more cooking without spending more time in the kitchen, Prime Day has a gift for you. It comes in the form of the Instant Pot Duo 60, a seven-in-one cooker that is meant to safeguard against even the most challenged home chefs. The Instant Pot Ultra 8-quart is also on sale.
Abode Systems wants to make home security simpler and more affordable
Abode has announced a new configuration for its security starter kit meant to make it easier for anyone and everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones. Now, to make things simpler still, Abode has brought Alexa to its security offerings, enabling Unlock by Voice and Unlock by App functionality.
iBubble, an autonomous drone camera, takes users under the sea
As tech reaches new heights, we're exploring new depths of the seas thanks to the iBubble, the gadget that wants to be your autonomous underwater camera.
The Ooma Butterfleye security camera keeps recording even in a power outage
A power outage won't mean a security outage. At least, not if you have Ooma on your side. The smart home company has introduced a new video security camera that boasts facial recognition, offline recording, and a host of other features to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Meet the Ooma Butterfleye.
Coway’s Aquamega water-filtration tech gives you an alternative to bottled water
Thanks to a new suite of water-purification solutions from Korean company Coway, you can treat yourself to the crisp, fresh elixir of life without sacrificing the planet.
Warm up your bed using only your voice, thanks to Eight and Alexa
Thanks to a new integration with Amazon's Alexa, Eight Smart Mattresses can now be controlled with naught but your voice.
Instacart will now let you order cookware from Sur La Table
Instacart, the online grocer, has now partnered with Sur La Table so customers can get ingredients as well as kitchen tools on-demand.
Design, print, devour: Xoco lets you 3D print your dreams in solid chocolate
Thanks to the magic that is 3D printing, you can design your own chocolate masterpieces that are as scrumptious as they are stunning.