The biggest bridges in the world
Humankind has built bridges for the better part of the last millenia, but in the 20th and 21st Century, we've taken bridge building to an entirely next level. These iconic structures are among some of the biggest, longest, tallest, and most innovative in the world.
You can get free AirPods when you buy a NordicTrack exercise machine
Ready to get fit in 2020? Chicago-based retailer Abt Electronics is running a limited-time promotion that bundles the AirPods 2 with select exercise machines from both NordicTrack and ProForm. But act fast: This deal is only while supplies last.
Samsung’s AirDresser refreshes your clothes after each use
While CES 2020 is over, the kitchen and bath industry is in Las Vegas this week for its annual trade show. Samsung's there to show off the AirDreeser, a device that can remove wrinkles, dirt, and dust, sanitizing your clothes in as little as 30 minutes. Samsung is also showing off the new Family Hub.
The PowerEgg X is a 4K handheld camera that’s also a waterproof drone
Three years in development, PowerVision's PowerEgg X debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show on Monday night. The drone does double duty as a smart handheld video camera and a drone, and includes artificial intelligence that helps the camera track objects better than most tracking drones we've seen.
Heatbox wants you to ditch the office microwave for its heated lunchbox
The innovative heated lunchbox from Netherlands-based Heatbox warms your food in as little as eight minutes using steam. While not as fast as a microwave, the company says its process retains much more moisture, flavor, and nutritional value versus using a microwave.
Luminook is a smart light designed to better illuminate your closet
Yes, there's a ton of smart lighting options available, many of them on display at this year's CES. But a company called Luminook thinks there's room for one more, this one aimed at better illuminating one of the darkest spots in your home: Your closets.
LG not only wants to keep your leafy greens fresh, but help you grow them too
Indoor gardens may feel like an idea past its prime, but LG thinks our increasing desire to eat healthier might sell this modern take. The garden would attach to and complement your existing LG refrigerator, and have enough space to grow two dozen plants at once, feeding a family of four.
Air Pix is a pocket-sized flying photographer robot, and it’s only $100
We've been super critical of AirSelfie's pocket camera drones in the past. But over the past two years, they've worked hard to address the many issues their first drones had. The Air Pix, Air Pix+, and Air Duo are the culmination of that work, and at a price that's much more reasonable.
CES has a strange relationship with cannabis tech, and it just got weirder
There's never been an explicit prohibition on cannabis tech on the CES show floor. However, the CTA's move to award a Canadian cannabis tech company an Innovation Award yet not allow it to market it as a "cannabis" product has the industry frustrated, and demanding legitimacy.
The sonic toothbrush that promises a 10-second clean returns to CES
While the Y-Brush toothbrush made waves with its mouthguard-like look and claims that it could brush your teeth in as few as 10 seconds at CES 2019, it was vaporware this past year But at CES 2020, the company behind it says that you can now actually buy one.
Amazon’s weekend deal on the silver August Smart Lock saves you $57
Amazon has cut the price of the silver August Smart Lock down to just $90, a 40% savings off the regular price. This particular lock is perfect for those that might not need (or want) Wi-Fi connectivity in a smart lock. It uses your phone's Bluetooth to detect when you're nearby.
Ring’s new Chime Pro 2 might be more like an Echo Flex than its predecessor
An image of the front of the upcoming Ring Chime Pro 2 from a reliable source suggests that the company is planning to add Alexa support to the doorbell accessory. Ring could launch the device as early as next week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Best Buy’s August Smart Lock Pro deal is one of the best of the year
Are you a smart home enthusiast with gift cards to burn? Best Buy's just dropped a new deal on the August Smart Lock Pro. At just $179, it's one of the lowest prices we've seen since Black Friday and gets great reviews for its ease of use and great performance.
15 ways to use your gift cards toward your New Year’s resolutions
What New Year's resolutions are you planning for in 2020? Eating better? Traveling more? Getting fit? If you received a gift card for the holidays, we have 15 different ways you can use it to stick to your resolutions in the new year, and all of them cost you less than $100.
Tesla update includes full self-driving ‘preview,’ better voice recognition
Tesla's 2019 holiday update includes a preview of its full self-driving capabilities expected next year, as well as better voice recognition for natural language queries and the ability to send and hear text messages by voice -- a feature that curiously has been absent since the beginning.
Apple Card review: Two months in, the benefits just get better
Apple’s tie-up with Goldman Sachs has birthed a credit card with a lot of buzz, even if its rewards are a bit paltry and it’s iPhone-only card management might leave you stranded if you lose your phone. But this is about getting Americans used to mobile payments, and it does that quite well.
Echo vs. Google Home: Which one you should gift for the holidays
Amazon Echo and Google Home devices are once again hot gifts this holiday season. So which one should you pick? We have recommendations for all types of people on your list. But which one is the best one overall might surprise you.
Two more Ring devices show up in new FCC filings ahead of CES 2020
Yet more FCC filings from Ring surfaced on Wednesday, this time on updated versions of the wired Stick Up Cam and the Doorbell Elite. Filings for at least a half-dozen new or updated Ring devices have shown up, possibly in preparation for a CES 2020 launch.
Echo Dot is Amazon’s bestselling electronic. Here’s why it’s a great gift
If you look at the list of the best-selling electronic devices on Amazon right now, you'll find a lot of Amazon devices in the top ten. But one device occupies the top three spots on the list: The third-generation Echo Dot. Here's why it's so popular, and why it makes for such a great gift.
The judge in the T-Mobile merger trial isn’t interested in a drawn-out affair
The trial that will ultimately decide whether T-Mobile and Sprint can merge began in a Manhattan federal court Monday, and it's clear that the presiding judge isn't interested in a lengthy affair. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero asked both sides to skip opening arguments, and trim their witness lists.
Wyze undercuts the competition once again, this time with an $89 smart lock
While it came too late to take advantage of the biggest shopping weekend of the year, Wyze has introduced the $89 Wyze Lock, which has many of the features of more expensive locks. The company currently has a small stock to sell through its early access program, with shipping after Christmas.
This is the absolute best Echo deal for Cyber Monday: Echo Show 5 with Wyze Cam
Looking to upgrade your smart home? Among all the Amazon Echo device deals out there for Cyber Monday 2019, Amazon's bundle deal on the Echo Show 5 with a Wyze Cam for just $60 caught our eye. Act quickly however, as this bundle deal will be gone by Wednesday (or sooner).
Save up to $200 on select Garmin smartwatches at REI’s Gear Up and Get Out Sale
REI's Gear Up and Get Out sale is underway through November 25, and we're spotting some great Garmin Fitness smartwatch deals on some of its most popular models. Save up to $200 on select models from the Instinct, Forerunner, Fenix and Fenix lines, and the Descent diving watch for a limited time.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R review: Everyday danger
From the moment the 2019 Golf R arrived in all its glorious pinkness, we knew we were in for a wild ride. Despite encountering severe storms, rough roads, and more than our share of careless drivers, we just couldn’t get enough. Forget the GTI: this is the hot hatch you want.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stick with the classic
Year in and year out, the Volkswagen Golf GTI sits atop the list of the best cars you can buy. The 2019 GTI is no different, and like its predecessors is a blast to drive. An additional 8 hp and new driver assistance tech even in the base S model makes it a top pick for those looking for a more compact ride without sacrificing performance.
5 tech trends to watch in 2019 (and a reality check on last year’s picks)
Innovation in the tech industry moves at a breakneck pace, and 2018 was a fantastic example of that. Wireless companies took gigantic steps towards 5G (), while Google wowed us with . Despite Bitcoin’s precipitous fall in value, blockchain technology , and Amazon showed it’s serious about Alexa, — and releasing a few new Alexa […]
CDC says it has finally found a cause of the vaping illness that’s killed dozens
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control says the oil most typically found in topical creams was found in the lung fluids of over two dozen patients stricken with the mystery vaping illness. All told, at least 39 have died and more than 2,000 have fallen ill since earlier this year.