DirecTV’s NFL streaming package is now available to more people
DirecTV is expanding the availability of NFL Sunday Ticket for college students. Last year, students at most 4-year colleges could subscribe to the standalone football streaming package — without any...
And it’s coming to Apple TV for the first time
What is LeEco, and why is it buying Vizio?
Chinese tech firm LeEco made its biggest splash on American soil yet yesterday with the announcement that it's acquiring Vizio, the biggest US maker of TVs, for $2 billion. You might not be familiar with...
"This deal is much bigger than just selling TV sets." Hank Liu, LeEco co-founder
Amazon's Alexa will now lock your door for you (if you have a 'smart' lock)
Amazon's Alexa has been able to control some smart home products, like Belkin WeMo switches or certain Wi-Fi-connected lightbulbs, for many months, but the intelligent assistant hasn't been able to control...
Vizio acquired by Chinese tech company LeEco for $2 billion
Chinese electronics firm LeEco is buying American TV manufacturer Vizio for $2 billion. The acquisition was announced during a press event this morning in Los Angeles, giving LeEco an instant foothold in...
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Nest error is breaking remote control on some thermostats and smoke detectors
Nest's app has run into some sort of problem today that's causing it to lose control of some thermostats and smoke detectors. The error is causing Nest Thermostats and Nest Protects to appear offline...
Late July is bad timing for a thermostat problem
The Sense sleep tracking ball is nothing but a lovely alarm clock
I shall sleep for science!
Such was my proclamation and enthusiasm when I was pitched the idea of reviewing a sleep-monitoring gadget. Of all the activity trackers out there, surely the best kind is the...
Pretty, but dumb
This smart home hub uses Tor to make IoT devices secure
I’ve ranted before about lacking security on Internet of Things devices. General consumers are often left to decipher the black box of security on their own or just resign themselves to having faith that...
Tor for the IoT
Sony's Z Series is its new ultra-premium lineup of 4K TVs
Today, Sony Electronics announced its newest flagship line of 4K LCD TVs, the Z Series. The lineup now sits ahead of Sony's X Series in terms of display quality, and it also incorporates the company's...
Starting at $6,999 for the 65-inch model
This George Foreman grill is the best new gadget in my life, and it's not even close
In my line of work, being surrounded by gadgets is an occupational requirement. On any given day, my home office looks like someone bust open an electronics piñata, with its guts spilling 360 cams,...
A carnivore's best friend
Withings Thermo passes FDA approval, is available now
Earlier this year at CES 2016, Withings announced the Thermo, a wireless infrared thermometer that uses infrared sensors to take your temperature when placed up against your temple. The biggest question at...
Thermometers join the internet of things
Robotic furniture is our future
Furniture has largely avoided the smart home revolution, but robotic furniture is coming, and it may be the ultimate space-saver for anyone with an apartment or small home. Designer Yves Béhar has...
Can we talk about these wood-burning hot tubs?
I think we can all universally agree that there’s something special about hot tubs. They’re magical places filled with lore of raging parties, drinking, and forced intimate social situations. I only get to...