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New Year's Resolutions: Who's Best Off in 2019?

Given up on your New Year’s Resolution already? (The gym says hi. It misses you.) More>>

Insurify's Season of Giving Awards

This time of year is rife with cheer for most of us. More>>

ECOVACS ROBOTICS CES 2019 with Mario Armstrong

The latest in consumer electronics and technology were just unveiled January 8-11 from CES 2019 in Las Vegas!  Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong and the website BestofCES.com teamed up with ECOVACS ROBOTICS to showcase a part of their CES Booth experience!

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CES 2019 Trends with Mario Armstrong

The latest in consumer electronics and technology were just unveiled January 8-11 from CES 2019 in Las Vegas!  Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong and the website BestofCES.com partnered with a few companies to continue their sneak peek coverage at some of the exciting products people can expect to see this year!

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Last Minute Holiday Gifts 2018

Let’s face it–the holidays can be just plain hectic, and some gifts may fall through the cracks until the very last minute. Procrastinating shoppers everywhere…pay attention! Lifestyle Expert Megan Harris and theInTheNews.tv website partnered with some favorite brands to help you out on last-minute holiday gift ideas for everyone – from the kids and relatives to friends and co-workers.  Here are 4 great last-minute gift ideas! For th...

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5 Things to do before upgrading to gigabit internet

Are you upgrading to gigabit internet? Here's how to check your standards for gigabit compatibility, make sure your hardware is ready, and get the most out of new, super fast connection. More>>

How to open RAR files

Few things are more bothersome than not being able to open a file when you need it most. Check out our quick guide about how to open RAR files in Windows and MacOS. We will walk you through the process, step by step. More>>

How to install a smart light switch

Thinking of making your home smart? If you know the steps, installing a smart light switch is a DIY project you can complete in a few hours. Here’s our guide on how to install a smart light switch. More>>

Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod get generous discounts

Amazon and Walmart are both offering generous discounts on smart home bundles, speakers, and displays right now. With discounts up to $65, now is a great time to add a little extra smart to your home. More>>

How to stop pop-up ads in Android

If pop-up adverts are driving you nuts, then suffer no longer. We have a simple, step-by-step guide right here for Chrome and Samsung's internet browser that will show you how to stop pop-up ads in Android. More>>

Cold kills battery life: How to make your phone last longer in cold weather

Brr, it's cold! Smartphones are affected by the cold, and phone batteries are impacted worst of all. Here are a few tips on how you can make your phone last longer during cold weather snaps. More>>

31 IPhone 7 tips, tricks, and features to supercharge your phone

There is more to the iPhone 7 than meets the eye, that is, assuming you know where to look. Here are 31 iPhone 7 tips and tricks to get you started, so you can tap into everything Apple's smartphone has to offer. More>>

Now you can talk to Google Assistant with Nest Secure to keep your home safe

Google announced a familiar feature that's new for the Nest Secure home security system. Nest Secure customers will be able to talk to Google Assistant on the Nest Guard central control unit. More>>

Suck up the savings with these vacuum cleaners on sale for $100 or less

Need some help cleaning up around the house? We've picked out 10 great vacuum cleaner deals available on Amazon right now, from full-sized upright models to robot vacs, to give you a hand and save you some money. More>>

How to send large files for free

Need to transfer a large file to somebody over the internet, but don't know how to do it? Learn how to send large files -- using the cloud or an FTP client -- with this simple guide. More>>

Most ridiculous footage caught on security cams

Take a look at the most ridiculous footage caught on security cams. From wild animals to crazy break-ins, we've gathered the weird footage from home security cams to show you what really happens around the front door. More>>

Get ready for the Super Bowl: Here are 5 ways to cook those Lit’l Smokies!

After cooking up a bunch of different Lit'l Smokies recipes, we’re including some of the our favorites in this guide. These are the best (and easiest) ways to cook those Lit'l Smokies. More>>

Solar Power vs Fossil Fuels: How Should You Be Powering Your Home?

The average amount of electricity used by a household in any given state varying from several hundred to as low as $50. More>>

Will everything from lamps to fridges be spying on me? Yes, and I’m creeped out

With the debut of Panasonic’s HomeHawk lamp with built-in video camera, should we be concerned that everything -- from couches to dishwashers -- could soon be spying on us? Here’s why the answer to that question is yes. More>>

Orro’s smart switch lighting adjusts to your rhythms to help you sleep better

Lighting control startup Orro today introduced the Orro Switch, a responsive and adaptive lighting system. The end result, according to the company, is home lighting that supports the way you live and also helps you sleep... More>>

Lifestyles of the ridiculously rich: ‘Cheapest’ of these 7 homes starts at $150M

What kind of home would you buy if you had unlimited money? Check out some of the most expensive homes in the world, what they look like, and their extraordinarily high price tags. More>>

The best refrigerator brands of 2019

Shopping for a fridge? Here are the best refrigerator brands for durability, design, and features. Take a look and find out why these brands are the best, and what sort of features you can expect. More>>

How to allow pop ups on a Mac

Want to learn how to allow pop ups on a Mac? Here's how to enable pop ups when necessary on popular Mac browsers including Safari, Firefox, and Chrome: We'll also show you how to whitelist particular sites! More>>

How to check your CPU temperature

Need to learn how to check your CPU temperature? You've come to the right place. Whether you plan to delve into your UEFI/BIOS or just need a software recommendation, we have you covered. More>>

The best iRobot Roomba deals to make cleaning your home a breeze

Keep your home clean without lifting a finger using a robot vacuum cleaner. These nine iRobot Roomba deals not only help you keep your home tidy, but many also come with advanced features such as automatic scheduling and... More>>

Cool or creepy? Panasonic floor lamp has a ‘secret’ security camera built in

Panasonic's new lamp comes with a home security camera built in. The lens sits at the top of the stem, just below the light, so you wouldn't even know it's there ... though we're not sure that's a good thing. More>>

Amazon drops prices on Vitamix, Nutribullet, and Ninja Blenders

You don’t need to be a chef at a Michelin-rated restaurant to properly blend. With savings on top brands like Vitamix, Nutribullet, and Ninja, now is a great time to save big on a name-brand kitchen appliance. More>>

These 4 tips will help you max out your Xbox One controller’s battery life

The Xbox One controller has fantastic battery life, but eventually your batteries will still die. To make it even better and ensure you never have to stop gaming, follow these tips. More>>

Whether you’re team Patriots or Rams, we’ve got menus for your Super Bowl bash

Regardless of whether you’re on #TeamRams or #TeamPatriots, you can still create a great menu for your 2019 Super Bowl party. Here are some recipes and a list of the tools you need for that bash– other than a big TV, of... More>>

How to use Your Phone app to transfer photos, send texts from your Android device

If you're looking for an easy way to transfer photos from your Android phone to your Windows PC, or you want to be able to receive and send text messages on your laptop, then Microsoft's Your Phone app could be just what... More>>

To help save the planet, big companies are testing a reusable packaging service

Working with some of the world's biggest brands, a new sustainable packaging delivery company called Loop wants to get us to reuse packaging rather than throw it away. Here's how it works. More>>

That's Entertainment: Media Preferences among American Drivers

Could our media consumption preferences correlate with how we behave on the road? More>>

We’re lovin’ these toaster ovens that do way more than brown bread

Are you looking for a toaster oven that can make jerky or steam vegetables? Do you need a dedicated countertop appliance for making pizza? Fortunately, these toaster ovens provide a wide array of functionality. More>>

How to change your mouse cursor in Windows

The standard mouse cursor is boring, so change it! With this guide on how to change your mouse cursor in Windows, you can choose to use one of Microsoft's pre-installed cursors or download something a bit more extravagant. More>>

How to download Vimeo videos

Vimeo offers a ton of phenomenal content, but like any streaming site, you can't access it unless you're connected to the internet. Thankfully, you can record and download videos for offline consumption. Here's how. More>>

Find big price cuts on Dyson upright, stick, and handheld vacuums on Amazon

Six of Dyson's most popular vacuum cleaners, including upright, stick, and handheld models, have deep price cuts on Amazon. The across-the-board discounts on Dyson's vacuum cleaners are easily the best deals of the year so... More>>

The best coffee makers you can buy

Whether you're looking for a simple coffee maker to get you through the morning or a high-end brewer that will impress your taste buds and your friends, you'll find some of the best coffee makers around on this list. More>>

‘In the Kitchen’ app helps you cook using voice commands

Looking for an easy-to-follow app while cooking? Food Network's In the Kitchen app now helps you make meals with voice commands. The app gives you access to more than 70,000 recipes, whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner,... More>>

How to install Windows 10 on a Mac

Even Apple fans occasionally long for live tiles and the ability to play Minesweeper. If your Mac is up the task of running Windows 10, just follow these steps and you'll be dual booting in no time. More>>

Instant Pot Duo vs. Lux: Which one is really better?

The Instant Pot Duo and the Instant Pot Lux are two of Instant Pots' best-selling models and both are great options. But what’s the difference between the two? Which one is better? Let's break it down. More>>

How to make ringtones for an iPhone

No one likes to pay for ringtones -- or anything else, for that matter. So hang on to your precious money and check out our comprehensive guide on how to make ringtones for an iPhone. More>>

Survive Raccoon City with our ‘Resident Evil 2’ tips and tricks

Resident Evil 2 is one of the hardest games the series has seen in years. Here are the tips you need to survive the Raccoon City incident and take down plenty of zombies along the way. More>>

Walmart slashes smart lighting prices for Google Home and Amazon Echo

Walmart cut smart lighting prices. Smart lighting is a major consideration with a digital home controlled by Google Home or Amazon Echo. You can ask Alexa or Google Assistant to turn on smart lights in your home with a... More>>

Alexa grudgingly picks the Patriots to win the Super Bowl

Alexa studied up on sports last year to provide users with stats and trivia. Now she has her own favorite pick for the Super Bowl, but it's not her favorite team. Alexa thinks the Patriots will win, but prefers the Rams. More>>

Here’s how to easily zip and unzip files on a Chromebook

Chromebooks support file compression, though they work a little differently than on Windows or Mac. Here's the step-by-step process to zipping files on a Chromebook, and then unzipping them again for extraction. More>>

Amazon confirms it has 10,000 employees working on Amazon Alexa

Amazon has 10,000 employees who work on Alexa development. Thousands of people focus on building Alexa's knowledge base while others work on Alexa's personality, machine learning, interaction, conversational skills, and... More>>

You can play NPR’s ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’ on your smart speaker

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. More>>

Nevo Butler is the latest smart home hub coming to the market

Universal Electronics is the latest company getting into the smart home market, announcing at CES 2019 that it intends to market the Nevo Butler, a new smart home hub with onboard A.I. and voice control technology. More>>

‘Tech vest’ prevents Amazon workers from colliding with robot co-workers

Amazon workers at its fulfillment centers are using "tech vests" to help protect them from collisions with their robot co-workers. The robots already have obstacle avoidance sensors, but the belt offers another layer of... More>>

Idaho mother says her child’s light-up sippy cup exploded

After a mother filled 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 that required a trip to the hospital. More>>

How to use iOS 12’s Passwords and Accounts tool to autofill passwords

Keeping track of all your passwords and accounts can be a real chore. If you use an iPhone with iOS 12, then you don't have to. Here's how to use iOS 12's own password manager to autofill passwords. More>>

What is an Instant Pot? Here’s everything you need to know

The Instant Pot is a powerful kitchen appliance that does everything from pressure cook to to slow cook to steam. Heck, you can even make yogurt in it. Here's all you need to know about the magic device. More>>

The Instant Pot Lux is a gateway drug into the pleasures of pressure cooking

The 3-quart Instant Pot Lux is one of the most affordable Instant Pots you can buy. Is it still a solid pressure cooker? Here are our thoughts on the Instant Pot Lux, a great IP baseline model. More>>

How to mine Bitcoin

Mining Bitcoin today is harder than it used to be, but if you have enough time, money and cheap electricity, you can still turn a profit. Here's how to get started mining Bitcoin at home and in the cloud. More>>

The best sous vide machines

Want to make four-star meals from the comforts of your own kitchen? Here are the best sous vide machines available right now, whether you prefer simple immersion circulators or something more complex. More>>

DS3 Clean water-free swatches could be the future of cleaning products

DS3 Clean swatches were on display at CES 2019. The small swatches come in several types, including shampoo and toilet cleaner. They're great for travel, but their real impact is in how such supplies will be shipped and... More>>

The best smart locks you can buy

A good smart lock should offer a combination of security and convenience. Fortunately, these devices keep your home protected, your family safe, and your belongings secure from possible intruders. More>>

GHSP makes a (back)splash with its touchscreen concept kitchen

One of the coolest concept kitchens from CES 2019 came from GHSP. It created a backsplash entirely made of touchscreens. That means the control panel for your kitchen is accessible no matter where you are. More>>

The best multicookers of 2019

Find the best multicookers for your cooking ambitions. Whether you are just getting started in the kitchen or you've been cooking for years and want a device to make it easier, these are the best smart pots for you to... More>>

Having trouble logging in? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID password

To use any of Apple's services, you need to have an Apple ID and know your password. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with forgotten passwords and regain access to your account. Here's how to reset your Apple ID password. More>>

The best washing machines you can buy

It takes a special kind of person to love doing laundry, but the right machine can help make this chore a little easier. Check out our picks for the best washing machines on the market right now. More>>

This just in: Alexa can now deliver the news like a professional newscaster

The Amazon Alexa team has given Alexa a newscaster voice that improves the way she delivers the news and reads Wikipedia articles, making the smart assistant easier to understand. More>>

How to switch from Android to iPhone: A complete guide

If Android simply isn’t cutting it for you anymore, then you might be considering Apple’s warm embrace. Here’s how to make the switch from Android to iOS without losing your contacts, sleep, or hair! More>>

Learn how to easily set up speech-to-text in Windows 10

Looking for the dictation, speech-to-text, and voice control options in Windows 10? Here's how to set up speech-to-text in Windows 10 and use it to go hands-free in a variety of different tasks and applications within... More>>

Amazon drops prices on Roomba robot vacuums by up to $150

Amazon is offering discounts on iRobot Roombas and other robot vacuums to help you get a leg-up on those chores. We've rounded up the best deals available now and put them all in one place. More>>

IKEA’s new blinds for the smart home arrive April 1st in the U.S.

The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is adding a new product called FYRTUR, which turns out to be a new set of blackout blinds for the smart home that can be controlled by remote or programmed through the company's app. More>>

Haier’s shoe washer cleans sneakers without all the clanging and banging

At CES 2019, Haier brought a bunch of shoe-centric appliances, including its sneaker washer. The appliance douses shoes with water and detergent and scrubs them, and then you can put them in the accompanying dryer. More>>

The Auri smart home lamp wants to improve your mood and has Alexa built in

Auri is 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. It was on display at CES 2019. More>>

How to reset your iPhone

You can do a lot with an iPhone, but if you ever run into an issue with it, the first thing you should do is restart it. In this guide, we tell you how to reset your iPhone, and explain how it differs from a factory reset. More>>

Lifx lighting products get touch controls and other new features at CES 2019

At CES 2019, Lifx announced two brand-new features: Touch controls and a fire mode that simulates the soothing light of a log fire. Both features will be rolled out in upcoming firmware updates. More>>

Scribit graffiti robot climbs your walls to draw (and erase) giant artwork

Scribit, the wall-crawling graffiti robot that can draw any image you can think of onto a vertical surface of your choice, made its debut this week at CES 2019. Check it out in action. More>>

The robot invasion arrived at CES 2019 — and it was cuter than we expected

Robots are finally at our doorsteps, but they’re not here to annihilate us (yet), they’re here to be our friends. CES 2019 showed us some of the cutest robots we’ve ever seen. Here are some of our favorites. More>>

KitchenAid’s multifunction answer to the Instant Pot debuts at CES 2019

At CES 2019, KitchenAid announced the U.S. debut of a multifunction countertop appliance giant steps removed from the brand's category-defining mixer. The KitchenAid Cook Processor Connect is an all-in-one appliance for... More>>

Here are the craziest things that work with Amazon Alexa at CES 2019

CES 2019 is the hotbed for the products that are going to revolutionize your life in the near future. In the meantime, here's a bunch of weird devices that talk to Amazon Alexa that you probably won't buy. More>>

How to delete your Netflix viewing history

Everybody has some skeletons in their streaming closet, but you don't have to live with them if you don't want to. Learning how to delete your Netflix viewing history is easy, and we're here to help. More>>

Suvie smart cooler and cooker is on display at CES 2019, ready for pre-orders

It was almost one year ago when we had our first look at Suvie, the cooling and cooking countertop robot. This week Suvie's creators had the clever cooker on display at CES 2019. Suvie is ready now for pre-orders with... More>>

Samsung all but confirms the Galaxy S10 will arrive on Feb. 20, ahead of MWC

Samsung's skipping Mobile World Congress 2019 this year to launch its next big smartphone a week earlier in San Francisco. Considering Samsung teased the "10-year anniversary" of Galaxy devices, we expect to see the Galaxy... More>>

Lenovo surprises with a trio of new products, including smart clock, at CES 2019

Lenovo might just catch some smart home enthusiasts off guard at CES 2019 as it announces a new Smart Alarm Clock coming in the spring and two new tablets that will hit the market in January. More>>

With new integrations, Google Assistant makes big push for dominance at CES 2019

At CES 2019, Google and partners announced scads of Google Assistant-compatible products for the home, the car, and travel. Google is going all out to support device makers and software developers. More>>

Heatworks promises a kettle that will heat water as it’s poured

A teapot may seem quaint by the time people get their hands on the new Duo Carafe from Heatworks, which is essentially a kettle full of filtered water that can be heated instantaneously as it's poured. More>>

The best treadmills of 2018

The exercise of running can burn up to 900 calories per hour, melting away fat and strengthening your muscles at the same time.  Compared to running outdoors, you're safer staying indoors on a cushioned track. More>>

It’s not a hockey puck. Node-ify Axon high-tech sensor debuts at CES 2019

A California-based startup is making its debut at CES 2019 with the Node-ify Axon, a puck-shaped smart sensor that includes an accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, leak detector, light sensor, and more. More>>

From Ring to Kasa, the best doorbells at CES are a knock to last year’s models

We told you it was coming, and now it's time for Video Doorbell-Palooza to commence! We're checking out all the new video doorbells for the smart home, and these are the devices we think will be most anticipated. More>>

CES 2019: Foldimate’s laundry-folding machine is cool, but is it necessary?

It's CES 2019, which means lots of crazy gadgets and appliances. We got the chance to take a look at Foldimate, an automatic laundry-folding machine. After using the device, we came away both impressed and underwhelmed... More>>

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 in early 2019. More>>

Philips Hue wants to brighten up the night with expanded outdoor lighting range

Philips Hue 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. More>>

Nanit Breathing Wear works with crib cam to track your baby’s breathing motion

Nanit introduced Breathing Wear at CES 2019 to work with the Nanit Plus HD camera to track baby breathing and sleep. The Nanit Swaddle and Breathing Band have printed shapes so the Nanit camera's tracking captures motions... More>>

Petcube’s latest smart cameras leverage Alexa to keep tabs on your pets

The revamped Bites and Play 2 feature everything from 1080p HD video and 4x digital zoom to built-in Alexa integration, allowing you to feed, spy, and play with your pets on command or while you're away. More>>

CES 2019: Comcast launches digital security service to protect smart devices

At CES 2019, Comcast is rolling out a new digital security service called xFi Advanced Security that promises to monitor, analyze, and neutralize threats to any device connected to a user's home network. More>>

Ring answers the call with new video doorbell/peephole, sensors, and lights

Ring has announced a door view camera that fits in the peephole of most doors, as well as a line of brand-new smart lighting products to further expand its smart home security offerings. More>>

Ezviz rolls into CES with new video doorbell and wireless security camera kit

Ezviz introduced a video doorbell and a wireless security camera at CES 2019. The DB1 Wi-Fi Video Doorbell has a 3MP lens and a 180-degree vertical field of vision. The C3A Wi-Fi Camera is suitable for indoor and outdoor... More>>

Sprint will carry a Samsung 5G smartphone as soon as this summer

Both AT&T; and Verizon have previously announced that they'll be carrying a Samsung 5G smartphone, and now it looks like Sprint will be part of that release too -- the company has announced that it'll carry a Samsung 5G... More>>

Check your hair — and your email — with Capstone Connected Home’s smart mirror

At CES 2019, Capstone announced a Google-enabled smart mirror. The device differentiates between up to six users and provides information on weather, traffic, and much more, including email access. More>>

Google Assistant’s global drive helped it quadruple its active users in 2018

Voice assistants have made talking to yourself cool. Google has taken to CES 2019 to release the details of how Google Assistant has grown over the last year, and the results are pretty staggering. More>>

GE Appliances’ futuristic kitchen hub goes from prototype to market at CES 2019

At CES 2019, GE Appliances is unveiling the final consumer version of its long-awaited Kitchen Hub, an interactive smart kitchen control system and ventilation system that will hit the market in May of 2019. More>>

One of the coolest things at CES 2019 is a block of wood

Screens are taking over our homes. But Mui, an upstart from Japan, has a clever new way to show data in a way that’s less distracting, less obnoxious, and perhaps most importantly, a lot less ugly. And it looks like … a... More>>

D-Link shows off smart plugs and water sensor at CES 2019

Instead of ditching them to upgrade to the new (and often pricey) modern options, you can add a little connectivity to old devices with smart plugs from D-Link. The company is showing off new smart plugs at CES 2019. More>>

Sengled brings even more lights to Vegas with a new batch of bulbs at CES 2019

Sengled has announced three new light bulbs, a multicolor light strip, a smart sensor, and a smart switch at this year's CES. More options, more lights, and flexible integration options make Sengled a competitor in the... More>>

Eve takes wraps off Apple Homekit-enabled light strip, energy strip at CES 2019

Eve Systems introduced two Apple Homekit-enabled devices at CES 2019. The Eve Energy Strip features three outlets with autonomous schedules and energy consumption monitoring. The Eve Light Strip is useful for accent or... More>>

The Flo by Moen can detect leaks as slow as one drop per minute

Moen, a leading faucet brand, has teamed up with Flo Technologies to create the Flo by Moen, a Wi-Fi connected smart water leak sensor capable of detecting leaks as slow as one drop per minute. More>>

Here’s how to take a screenshot on any generation of iPhone

The Camera app can capture just about anything -- except what is on the screen. Here, we show you how to take a screenshot on an iPhone in a few easy steps, regardless of the model or your reasons for doing so. More>>

How to take a screenshot on a PC

Capturing a screenshot of your desktop is easier than you might think, but it's the kind of thing you'll probably need to know. Here are the three basic ways take a screenshot on a PC, using both built-in utilities and... More>>

What can’t it do? The top Amazon Echo tips and tricks to use around the house

Amazon's voice assistant Alexa has plenty of neat skills. So many, in fact, it seems like new ones appear every day. We've rounded up the top Echo tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your virtual assistant. More>>

How to set up an Amazon Echo

This hands-free, voice-controlled device can do so much. Here's how to set up your Amazon Echo, how to customize settings to get the experience you want, and how to set up more in-depth commands like smart device control. More>>

Five smart home trends we expect to see at CES this year

CES 2019 is finally here. So what smart home trends can we expect to see this year? Regardless of what you seek, chances are you'll find it on the floor at CES 2019. Here's what we're expecting to see. More>>

The best energy-efficient space heaters to keep you warm this winter

Staying warm during the cold months can be difficult and quite costly. If you are trying to keep those toes toasty without breaking the bank, we've found the best energy-efficient space heaters. More>>

Gourmia heads to CES with a new smart air fryer, multicooker, and coffee maker

If you're looking to give your kitchen counter a makeover this year, look no further than Gourmia's lineup at CES 2019. The New York-based company has a new smart air fryer, multicooker, and coffee maker. More>>

Use these 10 Instant Pot tips and tricks to make cooking with the device easy

Instant Pots take the place of multiple different appliances, saving you both money and kitchen counter space. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started in using your new device. More>>

The best smart lamps of 2018

Smart lamps set the tone for anything from party lights to meditative calm. Easy to control, with several voice-controlled options, many lamps allow users to set schedules that automatically turn on the device or change... More>>

Sneak pre-‘View’: August’s new video doorbell leaks ahead of CES

CES 2019 is just around the corner, but the new View smart video doorbell and chime from August has been revealed ahead of the show via a filing with the Federal Communications Commission. More>>

How to register your drone with the FAA

Before you take to the skies with your new drone, you need to make sure it has been properly registered with the U.S. government. Check our guide for registration requirements and easy, step-by-step instructions on how to... More>>

Samsung may already be working on a second Galaxy Home smart speaker

Samsung is yet to release its first smart speaker and there's already talk of it prepping a second, more affordable one. Details are scant just now, but if the rumors are true, expect a smaller, simpler version of the... More>>

Don’t kick it to the curb: 13 ways to recycle your Christmas tree

Once you've taken all the decorations off, there's not much use for an undecorated spruce or pine, right? Wrong! There are plenty of ways to recycle your Christmas tree. Here are 13 suggestions. More>>

How to make wine in an Instant Pot

We recently made wine in an Instant Pot. We definitely learned a few tricks during our adventures, so we created a guide on how to do it. Here's how to make wine in an Instant Pot. More>>

‘Alexa, are you OK?’ Amazon’s smart assistant crashes at Christmas

Amazon's digital assistant temporarily stopped working for a number of users on Christmas Day after it appeared unable to handle the sudden uptick in new users playing with their Alexa-powered Echo speaker. More>>

Here’s what smart home security looks like for the super rich

From personal bat caves to bulletproof shutters and laser curtains, there are security solutions for just about every possible doomsday scenario—as long as you have the money to afford it. More>>

Walmart and Best Buy slash prices on Google Home devices after Christmas

The holidays have come and gone but you can still save big on a Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Google Home Hub devices. If you were thinking about getting yourself a Google Home device, now is the time to do it. More>>

The best hand mixers of 2018

A stand mixer takes up a lot of room on the counter, and it can also be quite expensive. Need an option that's not only affordable but also takes up very little real estate in your kitchen cabinets? Check out these hand... More>>

World Peas: What’s everyone having for Christmas dinner?

Is your goose cooked? This gallery takes a tour around the world to see what other countries, from Jamaica to Sweden, are eating for their Christmas dinners. Don't worry. We linked the recipes. More>>

How to clear notifications on an iPhone

At this point, we're all familiar with the joy of notifications. All day, they pop up on our phones and we often ignore them. If you have a stack to clear, look no further than our guide on how to clear notifications on an... More>>

How to talk to Santa on Alexa and Google Assistant

Nothing say "holiday" like talking to Santa. Here's how to talk to Santa on Alexa and Google Assistant, whether he's helping you create a playlist or checking to see if you've been naughty or nice this week. More>>

Amazon offers $10 or 20 percent off already slashed best-seller smart home deals

On the last day of Prime free 2-day shipping Amazon unleashed a new promotion for already-discounted best-selling smart home devices. Smart10 and Smart 20 check out codes on select products get an extra $10 or 20 percent... More>>

How to fix problems with your MacBook’s Wi-Fi

When your wireless connection goes down, it's time to get your MacBook online again right away. We'll help you know where to start: Our guide on fixed Apple MacBook problems with Wi-Fi will take you through the top solutions. More>>

Which A.I assistant is smarter than the others? One company found the answer

This year's results are in for Loup Ventures' annual Smart Speaker IQ test. The test measures how well the digital voice assistant employed by each smart speaker understands and answers 800 questions in five categories. More>>

How Alexa and Google Home can lend a hand over the holidays

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