Samsung TVs are reportedly getting Google Assistant in 2019
Voice assistants aren't just for speakers anymore. Reports suggest Samsung's upcoming line of televisions for 2019 could include Google Assistant built into the device. That would mark a departure for Samsung, which has its own voice assistant called Bixby that it has used in its smart TVs previously.
Array by Hampton brought locks and security lighting to CES 2019
If you've ever gone looking for lights or locks for your house, you've probably run into the Hampton brand name. The company is at CES 2019 with a new line of smart home products. Called Array by Hampton, the lineup includes internet-connected locks, lights, and an app to control them.
Yubico has a new Lightning-based YubiKey to lock down your iOS devices
Yubico's YubiKeys have been a standard setter for second-factor security devices. But for the longest time, there wasn't a good option for using a YubiKey with iOS. That is about to change. Yubioco announced at CES 2019 that received approval for a Lightning key that is currently in private testing.
Bag the toothbrush. The Y-Brush can clean your teeth in just 10 seconds
If the 2 minutes it takes to brush your teeth feels like forever to you, then Y-Brush might be your solution. The Y-Brush was on display at CES 2019 and gained attention for the claim that it can fully brush your teeth in just 10 seconds with its vibrating mouthguard full of nylon bristles.
Leviton’s smart home line shines with Alexa-powered smart switch and lights
Your lights are about to get a lot smarter with the help of Leviton. The company is at CES 2019 and showing off a lot of new, connected lighting options including a dimmer switch that has Alexa built right into it and Wi-Fi connected outlets that make it easy to take control of your devices.
Kangaroo hops into CES 2019 with new security sensors, alarms, and cameras
Security startup Kangaroo is at CES 2019 with five new products that will be available throughout the year. Kangaroo will start offering entry sensors, climate sensors, smoke alarms, sirens, and cameras -- all aimed at providing an additional layer of security around your home.
Arlo expands smart home security lineup with slew of products at CES 2019
Arlo has been upgrading its line of smart home security devices all year, and it's coming to CES 2019 prepared to continue that trend. The security company is showing off the Arlo Ultra 4K security camera, a SmartHub, and a collection of tools including a multi-sensor, siren, and remote.
Amazon says it has sold more than 100 million Alexa-powered devices
If it seems like Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is basically inescapable at this point, it's for good reason. According to Amazon, the company has sold more than 100 million devices with Alexa built into them including plenty of the company's flagship line of smart speakers that have been sold out.
D-Link shows off smart plugs and water sensor at CES 2019
Not all of your appliances are internet-connected. Instead of ditching them to upgrade to the new (and often pricey) modern options, you can add a little connectivity to old devices with smart plugs from D-Link. The company rolled out new internet-connected plugs that you can control remotely at CES 2019.
Heatworks’ Tetra countertop dishwasher is now available for pre-order
Heatworks' Tetra countertop dishwasher is on display at CES 2019 and is ready to pre-order. The internet-connected device doesn't require any additional plumbing in order to clean off your dishes, so you'll have no issues making sure all of your glasses, plates, and silverware sparkle.
Sneak pre-‘View’: August’s new video doorbell leaks ahead of CES
CES is just around the corner, but a new smart doorbell camera from August has already been revealed before the show in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The August View Doorbell appears to offer a sleek new design and space gray finish meant to compete with Ring devices.
Deep Sentinel home security system predicts break-ins before they happen
You can't keep watch over your home 24/7, but Deep Sentinel believes it can. The smart home startup revealed at CES 2019 its Smart Home Surveillance System that comes complete with A.I.-powered wireless cameras and video surveillance guards that can detect dangerous situations as they arise.
What do people who don’t have smart home products want from them? Savings
Smart home devices usually carry a steeper price tag than devices that don't offer connected features, but there is one thing that will make consumers bite the bullet and pay the price: if they save money long term. That's the finding of a recent survey conducted by Parks Associates.
FCC filings show Ring is working on new security lights
Ring, the home security company gobbled up by Amazon, appears to have had some of its upcoming products revealed ahead of time by FCC filings. The documents show two upcoming security lights being made by the company. The filings seem to show that the lights won't include security cameras.
New Sonos S18 satellite speaker shows up in an FCC filing
Usually companies like to wait for conferences to announce products, but some new speakers from Sonos may have slipped in an FCC filing. The documents appear to show the company is planning on releasing new satellite speakers to add surround sound and voice control to its Playbar soundbar.
Internet-connected hot tubs can be hacked and controlled remotely
We're all accustomed to downloading security updates on your phone. But on your hot tub? A fix is coming later this year for tubs running a system made by Balboa Water Group after hackers discovered they could hijack the system and take control of the pumps and lights in the hot tubs.
Eyesight shuts down production of the Singlecue gesture controller
Eyesight Technologies announced that it will be discontinuing Singlecue, its gesture-based control system that could be added to your home entertainment system. The company will no longer sell the product and will continue offering support for existing device until December 31, 2019.
Amazon isn’t alone; Philips Hue has been experiencing holiday outages
There were tons of smart home devices given as gifts this holiday season, and there's nothing people wanted to do more than plug them in and start using them. Unfortunately, new owners of Philips Hue smart lights were hit by an outage that kept them from being able to enjoy their new connected lights.
LG will announce partnerships at CES to help give you a smart kitchen
CES 2019 is just around the corner and LG is already getting excited. The company is announcing a number of partnerships that will help make its line of kitchen appliances even smarter. It is working with Drop, the makers of Kitchen OS, to create a unified kitchen experience that will make cooking easy.
LG’s new Cinebeam laser projector creates a 90-inch screen from 2 inches away
The LG Cinebeam laser projector doesn't need much room to make a big impression. Place it just two inches from a wall and it can create a 90-inch screen in the blink of an eye. It's the perfect tool to turn your living room into the home theater that you've always dreamed of having.
Lighthouse security camera company shuts down, offers refunds to customers
Security camera company Lighthouse AI is shutting down. The startup that promised advanced artificial intelligence and 3D sensing in its cameras came up short in its commercial ambitions and is calling it quits. Customers will have until January 25, 2019, to request a refund.
Amazon sends a user someone else’s Alexa recordings by mistake
When you have a voice assistant, you have to know that it's listening at all times. However, the expectation is that it's only listening to you. One Amazon Echo user in Germany was accidentally given more than 1,700 recordings from someone else, sparking concerns about privacy.
Watch this NASA engineer own porch pirates with a glitter bomb package
NASA engineer Mark Rober had a package stolen from him and the police wouldn't do anything about it, so he took matters into his own hands and built a glitter bomb package to thwart would-be robbers. His bit of vigilante justice includes launching glitter into the air and releasing fart spray.
Looking to buy an Echo device for Christmas? Many are now out of stock
Amazon Echo devices are some of the hottest gifts of this holiday season. In fact, they're so hot that they're actually becoming hard to find. After Amazon slashed the prices during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the voice assistant speakers have been out of stock ahead of the year's biggest holidays.
Tesla’s next-generation Superchargers will arrive in 2019
Tesla's network of Superchargers, the charging stations that allow vehicle owners to power up their vehicles, are getting an upgrade next year. The company will start rolling out the next generation of Superchargers starting in 2019, and they will be within range of at least 95 percent of active markets.
Canary home security company sued over $10 monitoring fee
People bought Canary devices because they offered free monitoring services. Then the company put those features behind a paywall and asked owners for $10 per month. That's the accusation leveled against the home security startup in a class action lawsuit filed last week.
A couple’s recalled dishwasher caught on fire — and now they’re warning others
A Wisconsin couple has been using the dishwasher in their house for a year, unaware that it was recalled in 2009. Then the appliance caught fire. They managed to put out the fire, and now they are warning others to check appliances for any potential risks when buying a home.
Amazon has some killer deals on vacuums through the holidays
There's an old trope about vacuums being bad gifts. But it's hard to beat the clean feeling you get from a good vacuum. Whether you're buying for someone else or for yourself, Amazon has some great deals on vacuums running through the holidays. Score them while you can!
The SmartCup lets you make the perfect cup of coffee or baby formula
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect temperature for your drink, and then struggled to keep it at that temperature while you're drinking it? If you have, the SmartCup might be the solution you're looking for. Whether it's coffee, tea, or baby formula, it always knows the perfect temperature.
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube gets intercom-style Alexa Announcements feature
Owners of the Amazon Fire TV Cube can now use the media streaming service with Amazon's one-way intercom feature called Alexa Announcements. The feature can be used to broadcast messages to other Alexa-powered devices found throughout their home. It can also receive announcements from other devices.
Man claims hacker talked to him through his Nest security camera
Smart home security cameras are supposed to keep you secure. So what happens when one gets hacked? An Arizona man claims a white hat hacker was able to communicate with him through a hacked Nest Cam IQ internet-connected security camera and warn him about a vulnerability in the device.
Sleep Number says it’s not recording people while they sleep
The bedroom is supposed to be a private place, but some people were concerned to learn Sleep Number's privacy policy seemingly allowed the company to record sounds in people's bedrooms. The company has since clarified that its beds don't have microphones and don't record audio while you sleep.