Amazon slashes prices on Blink indoor home security cameras
Amazon slashed prices on Blink's Indoor Home Security Cameras in a pre-Labor Day Sale. Earlier this week Amazon cut the prices on Blink XT2 Indoor/Outdoor camera systems. Blink's Indoor home security cameras are wireless, battery-driven 720p HD video cameras with a 110-degree horizontal field of view.
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Amazon cuts the price on Ring Alarm home security system for Labor Day
Smart homes add convenience to everyday living and manage entertainment systems, but security is the most frequent motivation for smart homes. Amazon cut the price of the Ring Alarm Home Security System 8-Piece Kit for the lead up to Labor Day sales and sweetened the deal with a free Echo Dot.
Amazon cuts the price on Fire HD 8 Tablet and Show Mode charging dock bundle
Amazon cut the price for its Labor Day Sale on a most appealing tablet deal that bundles the Fire HD 8 with a Show Mode charging dock. When you place the tablet with its 8-inch HD display and Dolby Audio on the dock, it automatically switches to Show Mode, transformed into a smart display with full Alexa functionality.
Amazon drops prices on Instant Pot programmable pressure cookers
Instant Pots remain the most sought-after kitchen small appliance, certainly due to their remarkable versatility, but also because there are so many models with varying features. Amazon just dropped the prices on most Instant Pots, getting ready for the upcoming Labor Day sales.
Amazon drops the prices for Eero Home mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems
Smart home configurations require reasonably fast and consistent Wi-Fi signals throughout the house. Avid gamers and people who stream multiple videos also need sufficient bandwidth to handle the voluminous data. Heading into Labor Day, Amazon dropped the prices on eero Home brand mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems.
Amazon cuts prices for Blink XT2 wireless indoor and outdoor security cameras
Security cameras are among the most popular smart home devices because of their convenience and protection. Amazon cut the prices on the latest Blink indoor/outdoor security cameras from Blink. The wireless Blink XT2 1080p cameras include two-way talk features and run for up to two years on lithium-ion batteries.
Amazon drops the price for the Fire HD 10 Tablet with hands-free Alexa
The Fire HD 10 Tablet has always been an astonishingly good buy in comparison to Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs. Amazon just sweetened the deal for the versatile 1080p full HD tablet with 32GB storage and Alexa hands-free compatibility with a significant price drop in a pre-Labor Day sale.
Be the fastest commuter standing on two feet with the 40-mph Mantis e-scooter
If you like a shot of adrenaline during your daily commute and weekend wanderings, Fluid Freeride's Mantis escooter can deliver. Available now for pre-order and expected to ship in mid-September, the Mantis comes with two 1,000-watt motors that can power you along for up to 55 miles at incredible speeds.
Amazon drops Echo smart home device prices for Labor Day Sale
Amazon began dropping prices for its house brand, Amazon Echo smart home devices for the upcoming Labor Day sales event. As leaves turning colors signal the coming Fall, Alexa-compatible device price cuts by Amazon and Google Assistant device discounts at Walmart mean a big sale is on the way.
Amazon’s having a Fire TV sale on streaming media sticks, DVRs, and smart TVs
Amazon dropped prices on most Fire TV products in a combination back-to-school and Labor Day sale. Now that the excitement of Prime Day 2019 has worn off and retailers worldwide are prepping for a busy Fall season packed with special sales, Amazon didn't hesitate to take significant price cuts on the Fire TV products.
Beach to Baja: Dune buggies in the news, from VW ID concept to McQueen’s Manx
Dune buggies popped up in the news this week. VW revealed an electric concept vehicle, the ID. BUGGY. Steve McQueen's custom Thomas Crown Affair Meyers Manx buggy is heading to auction. Finally, Glickenhaus revealed the Baja Boot, a street-legal Baja-racing-capable dune buggy inspired by McQueen's ride.
Toyota raises the curtain on 2020 Corolla Nightshade Editions
The 2020 Toyota Corolla SE sedan and hatchback with a CVT (continuously variable transmission) will be available in Nightshade Editions, joining four other vehicles in the lineup with the blacked-out trim option. For 2020, the Toyota 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, and Sienna also feature Nightshade Editions.
Vintage Electric readies the Roadster Speed Merchant, a souped-up ebike
Vintage Electric introduced the latest in its line of retro-styled premium performance ebikes for fall 2019. The Vintage Roadster gets its styling cues from classic board track racing motorcycles and its power from a 1,123-watt battery. With the optional Race Mode key, the Roadster has a top speed of 36 mph.
Minneapolis bans drive-through windows in bid to keep pedestrians safe
Minneapolis recently took a first step in denying the significance of automobiles in American culture when the city council enacted a ban on drive-throughs. The local authority argued that getting rid of drive-throughs will result in safer roads and cleaner air. The next step will be a ban on gas stations.
Reminiscent of Tron, RMK’s E2 hubless electric motorcycle gets closer to launch
Electric motorcycles, like electric cars, differ from petrol-powered vehicles because they have many fewer parts. Finnish electric motorcycle company RMK's E2 goes one step further by eliminating the rear wheel hub. The stunning E2 is getting close to production with first deliveries expected in early 2020.
Ebay plays a card from Amazon’s deck with third-party end-to-end fulfillment
Busy eBay merchants have a new way to fulfill orders. Sellers won't have to schlep to the post office to score Priority Mail-branded shipping materials. Sellers can also get out of packing and lugging sold goods to the post office. eBay's Managed Delivery service is now available to high-volume eBay sellers.
Amazon adds to its delivery fleet with orders for at least 2,237 more vans
If you know a company besides Amazon that could be "North America's leading online e-commerce and fulfillment company," let us know. Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services did not mention Amazon by name, but that's how the specialty vehicle company described the customer that ordered at least 2,237 walk-in delivery vans.
Scout Video Doorbell combines premium features at an affordable price
Scout Alarm introduced the Scout Video Doorbell, a smart home security device that works with or without a Scout Security System. The Scout Video Doorbell ticks all the important video doorbell features checkboxes, adds premium features, and still comes in with a list price under $100.
Amazon wants Alexa embedded in every vehicle to connect with smart homes
Amazon is following up on Alexa's successful penetration into smart homes with an incursion to embed the voice assistant in cars. There are plenty of third-party Alexa-compatible automotive aftermarket products and Echo Auto promises full Alexa functionality. But the greatest focus in vehicle software systems.
Polaris builds Lunar Rover Vehicle replica with Indian, Slingshot, and RZR parts
Polaris Industries employees worked with a NASA astronaut and members of the original Apollo 11 Lunar Rover Vehicle (LRV) team to build a replica of the vehicle that landed on the moon. With two exceptions, most of the components used to construct the Polaris Lunar Rover Replica came from current Polaris vehicles.
These Prime Day deals knock Echo and Ring prices to ridiculous lows
After weeks of anticipation, Amazon Prime Day deals are finally here, with 24 more hours of non-stop deals. Prime Day is loaded with deep discounts on Echo, Ring Video Doorbells and Fire TV devices on the second day of the massive retail event.
Contrary to limited reports, consumer interest in smart home tech is soaring
Interest in smart home tech isn't waning. On the contrary, according to the Consumer Technology Association, 2019 is heading toward a record-breaking year in U.S. consumer tech sales, hitting $400 billion for the first time, and the leading segments in that drive are smart home safety, smart speakers, and home robots.
Amazon drops pre-Prime Day prices of Ring Video Doorbells with free Echo Dots
Continuing to flex its smart home device muscles before Prime Day 2019 officially starts July 15, Amazon dropped early deals including significant discounts on Ring video doorbells with a free Echo Dot smart speaker thrown in as an enticing sweetener.
Amazon drops early Prime Day 2019 deal on Ring Video Doorbell Pro with Echo Dot
Every day we discover at least one new killer smart home device deal on Amazon as we get closer to Prime Day 2019. Today's jaw-dropping Amazon bargain is a Prime Savings deal (look for the blue flag) on a smart home entryway security bundle including with a third-generation Echo Dot with a Ring Video Doorbell Pro.
Amazon slashes the price of the Amazon Echo smart speaker in pre-Prime Day push
Revving up for Prime Day 2019, Amazon slashed its price for the Amazon Echo smart speaker to $50. This isn't the hockey-pucked shaped Echo Dot, but the standard size, second-generation Echo that can fill a room with Dolby-processed music in addition to performing the full and growing universe of Alexa skills.
Walmart drops prices on all sizes of Samsung 4K UHD and QLED HDR smart TVs
Ahead of Prime Day 2019, Walmart is reminding Amazon and other online retailers that it has the deepest selection and best prices for 4K TVs. Today, on Amazon's 25th anniversary, Walmart is showcasing deals on the full screen-size lineup of Samsung UHD and QLED HDR smart TVs.
How Jeff Bezos and Amazon took over the world in 25 years
When Jeff Bezos and his first Amazon staff began selling books from his garage, they started an enterprise that is now the largest online retailer in much of the world. As Amazon celebrates its 25th birthday, it's the world's most valuable public company and Bezos is the richest person on the planet.