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6 awesome smart home devices for under $100
Over the past five years or so, smart home technology has taken off in terms of capabilities and popularity.<p>With a few devices, you can turn off your …
Smart HomesThis is your last chance for $30 off the new Amazon Fire TV Cube
Amazon just officially announced the Fire TV Cube -- and it looks very promising. The product pulls together a Fire TV video streamer and an Echo speaker with an IR blaster, all in one simple package. That latter feature means that it can control your TV and audio system just like an old-fashioned …
Smart HomesMarantz’s New Hi-Fi Receivers Are Perfect For People with iPhones
Marantz just revealed its 2018 lineup of receivers and the big thing is that they all support AirPlay 2 and Amazon Alexa. This means that you can …
AudiophileThis app lets Amazon hijack your Apple Watch
If you want to find a way to free Alexa from your Amazon Echo and instead find her a home on your wrist, there’s a new app that can help with that. …
Tech TrendsThe 10 Best Tech Gift Ideas for Father's Day
<i>If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.</i><p>Father's Day in the UK falls on the 17th of …
XboxAmazon has the Fire TV Cube, Ancestry DNA, an Echo Spot 2-pack, and more on sale
Boring weekend ahead?<p>Hell no — not on Amazon's watch. Their deals on Friday are hot.<p>In many parts of the country this weekend's gonna be a hot one, …
ShoppingBest Wireless Speakers for Father's Day
What's a better way to show Dad how much you care than to give the gift of music? Whether your father plays air guitar to "Aqualung" or appreciates …
Consumer NewsSony and Microsoft are both having massive video game sales for the biggest gaming event of the year (MSFT, SNE)
Christian Petersen/Getty Images<p><b>Just in time for E3, Microsoft and Sony are discounting consoles, accessories, and hundreds of games.</b>• <b><br>The Playstation</b> …
Dragon Ball FighterZGo From Zero to Hero with The Top Internet of Things Device On the Market
<b>2018 Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi</b><p>Learn Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Master Your Raspberry Pi<p>The fun and possibilities are virtually limitless with a …
Raspberry Pi11 Days of Unmissable Deals on PlayStation Products at GAME
<b>Like us on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for the latest deals.</b><p><b>Live Now, Days of Play at GAME</b><p>Today is the first day of highly anticipated Days of …
XboxWaterproof phones, vacation scams and more: Tech Q&A
<b>Listen to Your Alexa Recordings</b><p><b>Q:</b> I am really concerned about the Amazon Alexa recording what I say and then sharing that file with who knows who. What can I do about it, short of removing Alexa from my life?<p><b>A:</b> Here is the bad news: for Alexa to function, it has to listen to hear a wake phrase. So, …
AmazonGetting An Echo Dot And A TP-Link Smart Plug For $50 Might Be The Single Best Deal On The Internet
4:47 PM 06/08/2018Jack Kocsis<p>If you are a frequent Daily Dealer reader, you know that we are LOVE Amazon Echo Dots. And longtime Daily Dealer readers …
Conservative ViewSonos and IKEA's Symfonisk smart speaker doubles as a shelf
Sonos has revealed one of its prototypes, in a rare early preview. The Symfonisk was demoed at IKEA's annual Democratic Design Days conference in …
SiblingsPut a Google Assistant-powered alarm clock on your nightstand for $30
Today's deal is a rerun -- of a rerun! But it's too good not to share again, because it's still a killer deal (even if it is $5 higher than last time).<p>It starts with me repeating something I've said many times: The Amazon Echo Dot makes a great addition to your nightstand -- but it's imperfect in …
Smart HomesThe internet of things is built to leak
Much has been made of the security risks inherent to the “Internet of Things,” or IoT, the vast (and growing) universe of connected products ranging …
PrivacyFather's Day gift guide: From personalised beers, to watches, gadgets and more
Father's Day is on Sunday, June 17 - and if you're racking your brains trying to think of a gift he'll like - then we're here to help.<p>Much like mums, …
North WalesAwesome Father's Day Gifts
When it comes to Mother’s Day, it’s all about the Sunday brunches and flowers. For Father’s Day gifts, gadgets and other fun toysare always well …
ShoppingAlphabet Inc Is Leading the Smart Speaker Race Over Amazon.com, Inc.
Two FANG stocks are competing in a very specific category: smart speakers. While the <b>Amazon.com, Inc.</b> (NASDAQ:<b>AMZN</b>) smart speaker called Echo was the …
Smart HomesAlice partners with Volara to fulfil guest requests made via Echo devices
Hotel operations system Alice is integrating voice requests made by guests through Amazon Echo devices located in their rooms.<p>Alice is working with …
Hospitality4 tech-savvy ways to keep an eye on your kids
Kids — especially little ones — require near-constant supervision. After all, it’s your job as a parent to make sure they don't hurt themselves or …
ParentingAmazon's fashion advice providing Echo Look is now available for purchase in the US for $199
Now Amazon's Alexa assistant will help you dress up appropriately and also make fashion recommendations with the new <b>Echo Look</b> hands-free camera. As …
Smart HomesThere’s really no reason to buy a HomePod now
At an event in San Francisco on Wednesday (June 6), the home-audio company Sonos launched an affordable, Alexa-powered TV sound bar. But a smaller announcement at the event was perhaps more interesting, and solidified the company’s argument that you really don’t need to splash out for Apple’s first …
Smart Homes21 tech gifts your dad actually wants this Father's Day — all under $100
<i>The</i> <i>Insider Picks</i> <i>team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</i><p>Amazon<p>If your dad is notoriously difficult to shop for, don't worry; you're not alone.<p>To help, we put together a list of 20 tech-themed …
ShoppingApple iOS 12: 4 Best Siri Shortcuts and How to Use Them
The company's next operating system is shaping up.<p>Apple is making Siri smarter. At the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote presentation …
InnovationAmazon wins rights to show Premier League soccer matches
Amazon secured rights to show English Premier League soccer matches, a deal which makes the e-commerce giant the first internet streaming service to buy live rights in Britain.<p>"We welcome Amazon as an exciting new partner and we know Prime Video will provide an excellent service on which fans can …
BusinessSylvania’s Smart+ Color Light Strip falls to Amazon low at $33.50 shipped ($20 off)
Amazon offers the Sylvania Smart+ Full Color ZigBee Light Strip for <b>$33.62 shipped</b>. That’s good for a $20 discount from the going rate, beats the previous all-time low by $2 and is the best price we’ve seen it offered for at Amazon. Rated 4+ stars from over 60% of shoppers.<p>This light strip works …
AmazonThe smart thermostat people say is smarter than a Nest is $40 off for Father’s Day
If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day 2018 gift for your dad, a smart thermostat that’ll save him hundreds of dollars each year on his …
Home AutomationEverything You Need To Know About Philips Hue
Image: Supplied<p>Philips Hue has been around for a few years now and it truly is a must-have for any smart home. It’s a wireless system that allows you …
Home AutomationSeven new things to try with your Fitbit or Garmin wearable
<b>The best wearables we’ve tested are crammed with features, and if you own one of those devices there’s a chance you haven’t seen all that it can …
Wearable TechThe Ultimate Celebrity Father’s Day Gift Guide
This Father’s Day, avoid falling for the classic, “I don’t need anything, you’re my #1 gift.” Although dad speaks the truth, the perfect present <i>does</i> …
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