Amazon drops deals on goods and services leading up to Black Friday
Amazon's sales engine is revving up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We've already seen a significant uptick in sales and promotions on Amazon's Happy HoliDeals page. In addition to the site's usual Today's Deals and Lightning Deals, Amazon announced a slew of limited time product and service sales and promotions.
Garmin lets you rule the galaxy with this Sith-inspired Darth Vader smartwatch
The Galaxy is yours for the taking with a Garmin Darth Vader Special Edition smartwatch. The Sith-inspired smartwatch has slate, red, and black elements including Vader's TIE fighter. While you devise your Galaxy take-over strategy, the Darth Vader smartwatch will support you with fitness and wellness tracking tools.
Oprah got it right with these tech gifts: Sony speaker, Beats, and more
Oprah has chosen, and Amazon published this year's list of Oprah's Favorite Things. Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones, Sony SRS Extra Bass portable Bluetooth speakers, and Echo Dot Kids Edition smart speakers made the list, so we'd say Oprah got it right with these tech gifts.
Airbag racing suits will be mandatory for 2020 American Flat Track racing
Sports apparel manufacturer Dainese and American Flat Track racing have taken a major step in the interest of motorcycle racing safety. Following a similar requirement 2018 for MotoGP racing, starting with the 2020 season, American Flat Track Premier Twin competitors will be required to wear airbag tracksuits.
Amazon shatters the prices on Ring Video Doorbells and throws in a free Show 5
Black Friday is coming fast, but Amazon sure isn't waiting to spring great deals, especially on its own smart home devices. Amazon shattered the prices of Ring's Video Doorbell 2 and Video Doorbell Pro, each bundled with an Echo Show 5 smart display.
Amazon cuts prices on Echo Plus, Dot, Show, Show 5, and more smart home devices
Amazon began a new site-wide promotion today with the announcement, "Happy HoliDeals!" We were pleased to see discounts on Echo smart home devices, including smart speakers and smart displays. Now that we're on the countdown to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon will continue to add enticing deals each day.
Australian Forcite MK1 smart motorcycle helmet is coming to the U.S.
Australian smart motorcycle helmet maker Forcite broke through the barriers that prevented several earlier smart helmet makers from going to production. The initial run of 1,000 MK1 Founders Edition helmets sold out quickly, according to CEO Alfred Boyadgis. Forcite intends to bring the MK1 to the U.S. in 2020.
Amazon 24-hour deal: Best price ever on ECOVACS Deebot N79S robot vacuum
Millions of people will buy robot vacuums during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but you don't need to wait. Amazon dropped a 24-hour Black Friday-level deal on the highly-rated, Alexa and Google Assistant-compatible Ecovacs Deebot N79S robotic vacuum. Today's $140 price for the N79S is the lowest we have ever seen.
Tesla Model S and Model X charge faster and go farther with the same battery
An all-new drivetrain for the Tesla Model S and Model X enables the EVs to travel farther per charge than the previous design. New-build Tesla Model S Long Range sedans have a 370-mile range and Model X Long Range SUVs can travel 325 miles per EPA cycle. The increased driving range comes with no change to the battery.
Tesla’s Model 3 qualifies for owner tax incentives in Canada
To help Canadian Tesla Model 3 buyers qualify for a rebate, Tesla cut the price and limited the range of the Model 3 Standard Range version. Anyone who buys the limited-range car will get the rebate, but can only drive 93 miles per charge. Because of the range and price cut, however, others can also get the rebate.
Kasa Smart Lights come ready to party or give your home a vintage, classic glow
Do LED lights leave you cold? TP-Link introduced three new Kasa Smart lights that can illuminate your home with individual vintage hue bulbs or add drama and excitement with infinite color multi-zone light strips.
Eufy continues its assault against established brands with its new vacuums
E Eufy continues its outright assault on established vacuum cleaner brands with the new RoboVac G30 Edge, the S11 Go Handstick Vacuum cleaner, and two versions of a hand vac called the H11 Handheld Vacuum.
Eufy to update its video doorbell and smart security cameras
Eufy is about too step up its smart home security offerings. The EufyCam 2 security camera system joins the original EufyCam E wireless home security camera starting this November. Eufy also announced a new battery-operated Eufy Video Doorbell for early 2020. It will join the existing wireless doorbell.
Amazon slashes prices on the Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 Tablets plus Kids’ Editions
Amazon isn't being shy about offering excellent deals on hot products leading up to Black Friday. Today Amazon slashed prices for the Fire 7 Tablet and Fire HD 8 Tablet, the Kids Editions of both, and a bundle that includes a Fire HD 8 Tablet and a Show Mode Charging Dock to convert the tablet into a smart display.
Roland Sands Moto Beach Classic prevails with sound, surf, and Hooligan races
Flat track racing with minibikes to electric motorcycles, surfing contests, motorcycle sidecar grills, and myriad expressions of two-wheeled automotive passion prevailed over sticky rules and regulations. The 3rd annual Roland Sands Design Moto Beach Classic is on at Huntington Beach, California, October 26 and 27.
Sign up for Amazon’s Prime Book Box and get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for $1
Do your kids like books? Start a new subscription to Amazon's Prime Book Box for kids through March 26 and you can get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for just $0.99. The Prime Book Box includes two hardcover or four board books, depending on the age range you choose. New books are delivered every one, two, or three months.
Toyota’s E-volution continues with 2021 Mirai and 2021 RAV4 Plugin
Toyota revealed the second-generation 2021 Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in Greensboro, North Carolina. Toyota also used the occasion to tease images of the 2021 RAV4 plug-in hybrid, and to introduce an extended battery warranty for model year 2020 hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric vehicles.
Take your tech on the road with the Thor Sequence smart Class B RV
Tech-centric van-style RVs can enhance road trips, tailgates, and weekend getaways. New technologies in the Thor Motorcoach Sequence 20L Class B RV aid set up, monitor vehicle operations from a single control panel, and help you stay in touch with the outside world if you can't totally cut off.
Amazon slashes prices on Garmin Vivoactive 3 and Forerunner smartwatches
Smartwatches continue to pile on capabilities in impressive feats of multifunctionality encased in a few ounces of wristworn tech. Garmin builds some of the best in fitness-focused smartwatches, and now they do so much more. Amazon slashed the prices on two of Garmin's most appealing smartwatches.
Amazon slashes prices on Ring Alarm Systems and throws in a Free Echo Dot
Amazon is getting a fast start with smart home device deals this fall. Amazon and Walmart know they can't save all the best bargains till the end of the season. Continuing to cut prices on smart home security devices, Amazon just slashed prices on Ring Alarm Systems bundled with free Echo Dots.
Amazon cuts the prices on the new Echo Dot with Clock, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 5
Smart speakers and smart displays are the gateway products for smart home networks because they're inexpensive and easy to use. These devices answer questions, play music, and use voice to control your smart home. Amazon just cut the price of the brand new Echo Dot with Clock, the third-generation Dot, and the Show 5.
Amazon slashes prices on most Dyson cordless stick vacuums
Dyson's highly-rated V-series cordless stick vacuum cleaners are benchmarks for other brands due to the vacs' suction power, versatility, accessories, and clean-and-easy dustbin emptying. Amazon slashed prices for most Dyson cordless stick vacuum models, from the V7 to the latest V11.
Amazon announces celebrity voices for Alexa, starting with Samuel L. Jackson
Would you rather talk with Alexa or Samuel L. Jackson? At the Amazon Devices Event in Seattle on Wednesday, Amazon announced celebrity voices for Alexa. Jackson is the first. According to Dave Limp, senior VP of Devices, Amazon uses neural text-to-speech to make engagement more realistic.
Arlo Pro and Google Nest security cameras get huge discounts in Best Buy sale
Shoppers who want to set up smart security cameras inside and outside their homes before the holiday season just got a break. Best Buy dropped prices on a good selection of highly rated indoor and outdoor smart security cameras from Arlo, Google Nest, TP-Link Kasa, SimpliSafe, and Canary.
Get Norton Antivirus Plus annual membership for only $9.99 your first year
Increasingly pervasive and sophisticated threats to online privacy and digital security require serious defense systems. Piecemeal security solutions are only as strong as the weakest link, which why a comprehensive threat protection system such as Norton Antivirus Plus is your best defense.
How a robot vacuum changed my life for the better
What would we do without our robotic vacuum cleaners? Global sales are booming for the self-guided, automated floor-cleaning machines. In addition to the time-saving convenience of automated floor cleaning, you may also find that a robot vacuum adds drama, and possibly even a little suspense, to your life.
Entry-level smart displays: Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5
The Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5 are the entry-level displays for their smart home platforms. Both displays enrich user experience, but they're not equal. No one will switch between Alexa and Google Assistant because of a display, but the differences between the Nest Hub and the Show 5 bear scrutiny.
Save up to $300 off the Arlo and Cloud Cam security cameras on Amazon
Smart home security camera applications range from baby and pet cams to extensive multi-camera installations connected to 24/7 professional security monitoring services. Amazon slashed prices for its own brand Cloud Cam Security Camera and on multiple configurations of four generations of Arlo security cameras.
Instant Pot 6-quart multi-function pressure cookers are still on sale on Amazon
If you've been waiting for a great deal on an Instant Pot multi-function pressure cooker, this may be your week. Amazon slashed the prices on the 6-quart versions of the five most popular Instant Pot models. We lined up the 6-quart versions of the best-selling Instant Pots to make your decision easier.
Amazon slashes Ring video doorbell prices and tosses in a free Echo Dot
Amazon slashed the prices of its two best selling video doorbells, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for its Labor Day sale. To sweeten the deals, Amazon is also including a third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker with these two deals for no extra charge.