Apple tries again with HomeKit with smart home division reorganization
Apple's poor performance in the smart home space has led the company to reorganize its smart home division, according to a report. The revitalized division is led by former Mozilla exec Andreas Gal, with new smart home devices possibly in the works.
Bowflex’s fall sale saves you up to $450 on all kinds of home gym equipment
Summer might be over but it's never too early to prepare for next year's beach season. Bowflex just cut prices on several home gym setups, while offering discounts of up to $450 and free shipping on nearly a dozen products by using a special promo code. Don't wait: the sale ends October 14.
Poll: Majority of Americans support vape ban, doubt it helps people quit smoking
A majority of Americans support a federal flavored vape ban, and doubt e-cigarettes truly help people quit smoking cigarettes, according to new polling data from YouGov. Additionally, Americans consider vaping to be challenging to quit -- contradicting years of industry marketing.
Apple drops $220 discounts on a refurbished iPhone X with 1-year warranty
Apple's latest phones are awesome, don't get us wrong. But they're also expensive too, with the high-end phones starting at nearly $1,000. Why not consider a refurbished iPhone X instead? At only $679, you'll get a solid device that at one point was the best that Apple had to offer at a great price.
Samsung’s innovative Frame TVs remain at their lowest prices yet on Amazon
Samsung's innovative Frame TV adds a touch of class to your living room, turning your TV into a work of art, quite literally. Right now, you can save up to 31% off the retail price of these QLED 4K TVs thanks to a sale on Amazon, putting them at the lowest prices we've seen yet.
The best vape pens for weed
Vaping concentrates has become significantly more popular, especially among those that use cannabis for medicinal purposes. But don’t use just any vape pen: We found these five devices to be our favorites in 2019.
Fix available for Lenovo Smart Displays stuck in boot loop after failed update
Since mid-August, Lenovo Smart Display owners have reported issues with an update that causes their devices to be stuck in a seemingly endless boot loop. A new update released October 2 fixes that issue and should be rolling out to connected Smart Displays this week.
CDC says THC cartridges are likely behind vaping deaths and illnesses
Counterfeit THC cartridges have long been suspected as the main culprit behind a rash of vaping-related lung illnesses and at least 12 deaths, but it wasn't until Friday that the CDC put the blame on THC products for the outbreak. At least 805 people have suffered lung damage due to e-cigarettes.
Ring considered allowing 911 calls to trigger recording on its smart doorbells
Ring worked on a project that would allow law enforcement to view video on its doorbells near the location of a 911 call, documents obtained by CNET show. While the company is no longer working on this project, as recently as August 2018 it was promoting the possible functionality to police departments.
Bose and Beats Solo3 wireless headphones get steep discounts at Amazon
Amazon discounts on the Beats Solo 3 wireless and Bose SoundLink headphones makes it easier to snag a pair of the best brand handphones in the market. The ever-popular Beats Solo3 gets a steep half-off price cut on Amazon. There's no telling how long this deal will so take advantage while supplies last.
‘We’re screwed:’ Vaping industry panics after Trump ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The vape industry will spend the near future figuring out a path forward following Trump's surprise announcement Wednesday. Popular vape YouTuber and vape shop owner Jai Haze is one of those that isn't sure what that path might be just yet. He's even more worried about people returning to smoking.
Upcoming Philips Hue lights to add Bluetooth connectivity, filament bulb options
Philips Hue, now under the Signify banner, released a host of new and updated lights and smart home devices Thursday, adding Bluetooth connectivity for the first time. Also coming later this year are brand new filament bulbs and a new smart plug and smart button, the company says.
Amazon cuts the Alexa-enabled Philips Hue Starter Pack to its lowest price ever
We love Philips Hue. While they're not cheap, some of us have first-generation bulbs — now some seven years old — and they are still working just as good as they did on day one. Now in their fourth generation, they're better than ever, and now cheaper than ever on Amazon.
Ring says it isn’t using facial recognition, but it’s definitely working on it
Ring claims it isn’t interested in facial recognition technology (it is). But the smart home manufacturer seems to again be saying one thing and doing another. The latest example? A response by its PR team to criticism by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign.
Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones are on sale at Dell for Labor Day
Everyone's Labor Day sales are starting to ramp up, so we're expecting to see quite a few good deals pop up over the next week. One deal that caught our eye was a rare sale on Bose's well-reviewed QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones, which is $50 cheaper right now at the Dell store.
Dell’s Labor Day sale on this 50-inch Vizio 4K LED TV includes a $100 gift card
Taken at face value, Dell's deal on the Vizio V-Series 50-inch 4K television isn't all that great. At $299, it's the same price as every other online retailer — which is still a great deal on a larger screen television. But with a free $100 Dell gift card with your purchase, it's by far the best.
The BBC is working on an Alexa rival that better understands British accents
The Queen's English is the British accent we know. But that's not how all British people speak. Some speak a far more accented English, so much so that virtual assistants may not be able to understand them. The BBC has a solution in the form of a new virtual assistant, and it's called Beeb.
Robo C2 review
The Robo C2 is one of the most user-friendly 3D printers we’ve ever encountered, but its missing a crucial feature that it desperately needs.
Dr. Dabber Switch vaporizer review
Despite its high price tag, the Switch is a beast of a device in both size and performance. In our Switch vaporizer review, we put Dr. Dabber’s latest vaporizer, which is both concentrate and loose leaf compatible to the test. We weren’t disappointed.
AirSelfie 2 review
The creators of the Airselfie 2 tout it as a flying photographer that fits in your pocket and snaps selfies from the sky. Unfortunately it’s more like a HandiCam controlled by a swarm of intoxicated bumblebees
Yuneec Mantis Q review
Yuneec’s high-end drones are arguably the ones to beat in terms of flight control, design, and their photographic capabilities. But the company has struggled to make a low-end drone that makes sense, and the Mantis Q is no exception. It’s missing functionality that should be included in a drone at its price point.
Amazon’s outstanding deal on the 65-inch Samsung Q80 QLED TV saves you $800
If you're looking for a new primary television, we'd strongly recommend the Samsung QLED TVs. The Q80 is one of the higher-end models with an impressive feature set and outstanding picture quality, and the 65-inch model has just received a price cut below $2,000 on Amazon.
The Amazon Cloud Cam is on sale, but these alternatives are a third of the price
The Amazon Cloud Cam is back on sale at its Prime Day pricing and is one of the best security cameras out there in terms of picture quality and functionality. But we've found two alternatives that are much cheaper, and in some cases have even more functionality than the Cloud Cam.
The best vaporizers for 2019
There's no need for you to combust your herbs anymore, and inhale those toxic carcinogens. After much testing, we're able to offer the best vaporizers that money can buy so you can vape confidently.
YouTube to stop serving targeted ads to kids, but groups say it’s not enough
YouTube has agreed to stop serving target advertisements to children, Bloomberg reports. The company was the subject of an FTC investigation over the practice but has apparently settled. YouTube's critics say it's not enough, and vow to challenge the decision.
New Lenovo smart camera shows up in FCC filings, but its first remains to be seen
Lenovo may be preparing to release a smart camera to add to its growing smart home line of products, FCC filings indicate. The Chinese electronics maker applied for FCC certification for what looks to be a small circular Wi-Fi-connected camera about 2.5 inches in size with an included tilting mount.
