Hopsy’s smaller countertop kegerator makes homebrewing even easier
Hopsy, a direct-to-consumer draft beer service, introduced its Sub Compact home draft beer machine that can fit right on the kitchen countertop. Designed by Krups, the at home kegerator is a perfect accessory for any aspiring brewmaster. It's available to pre-order for $150 and will retail for $300.
Senators question Google about the microphone in Nest security system
Following the revelation that some Nest security products contain an undisclosed microphone, member of the United States Senate wrote a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding more information. They seek to find out when Google realized it didn't disclose the mic and if the mics have been used.
New feature in myChevrolet app assures friends and family you’re safe
Chevy has updated its myChevrolet app to add a new feature that makes it easier to check in with loved ones. The feature, called Vehicle Locate, will send an automated text alert to designated friends and family when you enter or leave a designated area. The feature provides peace of mind to all parties.
1 in 4 people plan to buy a smart lock this year, study says
It's beginning to become more common for people to trust internet-connected devices to protect their home. According to new research published by Parks Associates, one in four households in the United States are planning to purchase as smart door lock within the next 12 months to protect their home.
GE Appliances shows off wall oven with built-in air fryer, food dehydrator
Air fryers are getting increasingly popular and are a fixture in many homes. So GE Appliances is taking the trend to its logical conclusion and adding an air fryer to a wall oven. The company's new oven, on display at this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, also includes a food dehydrator.
After camera hacks, Nest locks customers out until they change their password
In response to a wave of breaches that have hit security cameras, Nest has taken the step of locking people out of their accounts if they believe there may have been a breach. Users will have to set up a new, secure password before they are able to regain access to their account.
Infuse oil or butter with any herb, including CBD, with the Levo II
There are a lot of different herbs that you can work with in the kitchen, including cannabis. Luckily, the all-new Levo II can handle them all. This infuser is the perfect accessory for infusing oil and butter with any herb. If you're working with weed, it comes with a new mode made just for you.
Family tormented with racial slurs and taunts through hacked Nest camera
An Illinois family had their Nest security camera turned against them after hackers hijacked the device. The attackers used the two-way microphones in the device to taunt the family and shout racial slurs and managed to hijack the Nest thermostat and turn the temperature up to 90 degrees.
Don’t worry, Alexa won’t be triggered during Amazon’s Super Bowl ad
Don't worry about unplugging your Alexa during Amazon's Super Bowl commercial out of concern the voice assistant might get triggered. The company is using acoustic fingerprinting to identify trigger words coming from other devices rather than people and will prevent Alexa from responding.
Houzz suffers a data breach, asks users to reset password
Home improvement startup Houzz informed its users Thursday that it suffered a data breach in December 2018. The company warned that some user information including encrypted passwords may have been compromised and encouraged users to change their passwords as a safety precaution.
UPS expands in-home delivery service to take on Amazon Key
Amazon isn't the only company that wants to leave packages inside your home for you. UPS announced it is expanding its partnership with smart lock company Latch to enable in-home deliveries. The feature will be available in 10 new cities including Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Inubox is an automated dog toilet that aims to get some tails wagging
Here's a thing that you didn't know you needed: a fully automated dog toilet. Inubox is at CES 2019 and wants to change the way your dog goes to the bathroom. Instead of going outside to do the dirty work, Inubox is an in-home solution that cleans up the waste. It's now funding on Kickstarter.
Food-delivery service Doordash is now serving customers in all 50 states
Don't feel like making the trek to your favorite restaurant? Lucky for you, you can pay someone else to do it for you. On-demand delivery service Doordash announced that it has expanded its services and is now making deliveries in all 50 states, reaching about 80 percent of the population.
Hackers hijack Nest camera, issue fake warning of North Korea missile attack
Security cameras are supposed to keep you safe, but a Nest device owned by a family in Orinda, California was hijacked by hackers. Once they managed to hack the device, the attackers issued a fake warning about an incoming North Korean nuclear missile attack heading toward Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ohio.
Walabot Home, a device aimed at keeping seniors safe, expands its capabilities
You can't be there for your loved ones all the time, no matter how badly you'd like to. When you have to be away from your older family members, Walabot Home can serve as your surrogate. This device can detect when your loved one falls and will call for help -- no wearables or user input required.
You can play NPR’s ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’ on your smart speaker
NPR's popular comedy news game show is making its way to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can play "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" on Amazon Echo speakers or Google Home devices with the new Wait Wait Quiz. It's hosted by Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis and will be updated every week with new questions.
Idaho mother says her child’s light-up sippy cup exploded
It's expected that kids will make a mess, but one Boise, Idaho mom ran into a problem that she never could have imagined. After filling a Nuby insulated light-up cup with milk, the cup allegedly exploded. The incident caused burns to the mother's hand and face and a stinging sensation in her lungs.
Ring security camera catches man licking the doorbell for hours
Security cameras can capture all kinds of things that happen while you're gone. A family in Salinas, California had their Ring camera capture something pretty unexpected: a man licking the doorbell outside of their home for more than three hours. The incident took place around 5:00 a.m.
The Auri smart home lamp wants to improve your mood, has Alexa built in
If it feels like basically everything has Alexa built into it these days, well, you're right. The latest example is Auri, a smart home lamp that aims to meld concepts of wellness with modern technology to create a mood-improving lamp that just happens to have Alexa built right into it.
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.
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.
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.
Temi the personal robot butler is now getting Alexa support
If you wish Alexa could follow you from room to room without requiring an Echo speaker to be hooked up wherever you are, well then your prayers have finally been answered. It was announced at CES 2019 that Temi, a personal robot butler that follows you around the house, now offers support for Alexa.
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.
CES 2019 is flush with smart toilets. Here are the best bowls of the bunch
Whether you want them or not, smart devices have finally moved into the bathroom. The Consumer Electronics Show is almost always a good showcase for out-there ideas, and CES 2019 was no exception, with a strange but also somehow totally predictable trend emerging: Smart toilets.
Philips Hue wants to brighten up the night with expanded outdoor lighting range
Looking to add some light to your backyard? Philips Hue has a way for you to do it that is smart and connected. The company is at CES 2019 to show off two new floodlights that can light up any space and a motion sensor that can be used to turn on any of your Philips Hue lights -- inside or out.
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.
Samsung is enhancing its Family Hub Fridge and washing machine
Samsung is looking to make your entire home smarter. At CES 2019, the company is showing off the latest version of its Family Hub Refrigerator with A.I. enhancements that make it even smarter and better at predicting your needs. It's also rolling out a new Wi-Fi connected washing machine.
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.
Forget about singing in the shower. U by Moen lets you converse with Alexa
You've probably done your fair share of singing in the shower, but imagine if you could talk to your shower and have it respond. At CES 2019, Moen brought out its U by Moen technology that allows you to control every part of your showering experience through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.