8 things your Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can't - CNET

Amazon's Alexa can guard your house, let you create customized skills, whisper back and many more things other voice assistants can't.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-things-your-amazon-echo-can-do-that-google-home-cant/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Dyson Lightcycle Morph: The ultimate LED lamp video - CNET

Billed as the company's most-advanced light to date, the Lightcycle Morph transforms into four different lighting solutions -- and it's built to last 60 years.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/dysons-lightcycle-morph-the-ultimate-led-lamp/#ftag=CADa08b18a

This company could turn every home's camera into a license plate reader - CNET

License plate readers are typically reserved for law enforcement. Rekor Systems wants to make the surveillance technology available to you and your neighbors.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/this-company-could-turn-every-homes-camera-into-a-license-plate-reader/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

5 best standing desk converters for 2020 - CNET

Your workstation doesn't need a complete overhaul to get you standing up for a healthier, happier you.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-best-standing-desk-converters-for-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Amazon and Google are making us worse people - CNET

Commentary: Impulse and necessity are driving our decisions online more and more, eroding our values and conscience over time.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-and-google-are-making-us-worse-people/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Dyson Lightcycle Morph is the Optimus Prime of LED lamps - CNET

Billed as the company's most advanced light to date, the Lightcycle Morph transforms into four different kinds of lamp. It's built to last 60 years -- and it starts at $650.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/dyson-lightcycle-morph-is-the-transformer-of-led-lamps/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best mesh Wi-Fi system of 2020 - CNET

Sick and tired of dead zones in your home's Wi-Fi connection? A mesh router can help deliver fast internet at long range. Here are the best we've tested.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-mesh-wi-fi-system-2020-eero-google-nest-netgear/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Ready to upgrade to a mesh router? You've got lots of new options in 2020 - CNET

Mesh routers use range-extending satellite devices to spread a speedy Wi-Fi signal from room to room -- and 2020 looks like a very good year to buy in.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/mesh-routers-wi-fi-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Samsung and GE are on track to solve the pain of menu planning - CNET

With cameras and object recognition, GE and Samsung are bringing smart kitchen appliances to the US that might actually be useful.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-and-ge-are-on-track-to-solve-the-pain-of-menu-planning/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Google and Amazon make us worse people - CNET

Commentary: The narrowing of choice online all but forces us into decisions driven by impulse and necessity, eroding our values and conscience over time.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-and-amazon-make-us-worse-people/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Every Google Assistant command to give your Nest speaker or display - CNET

From smart speakers and displays to Android phones and even an iPhone app, Google Assistant's list of platforms and skills keeps expanding all the time.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/every-google-assistant-command-to-give-your-nest-speaker-or-display/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Google Assistant and Google Home devices of 2020 - CNET

From smart displays to smart speakers to smart lights and locks, Google Assistant can control a ton of smart home devices. Here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-google-assistant-and-home-devices-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best gaming routers of 2020 - CNET

Gaming routers might be overkill for most of us, but if you're looking for low-latency performance and advanced features, here's what we recommend.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-gaming-routers-in-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Every Google Assistant command to give your Nest speaker or display - CNET

From smart speakers and displays to Android phones and even an iPhone app, Google Assistant's list of platforms and skills keeps expanding all the time.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/every-google-assistant-command-to-give-your-nest-speaker-or-display/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Google Assistant and Google Home devices of 2020 - CNET

From smart displays to smart speakers to smart lights and locks, Google Assistant can control a ton of smart home devices. Here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-google-assistant-and-home-devices-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google and Amazon make us worse people - CNET

Commentary: The narrowing of choice online all but forces us into decisions driven by impulse and necessity, eroding our values and conscience over time.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-and-amazon-make-us-worse-people/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Every Google Assistant command to give your Nest speaker or display - CNET

From smart speakers and displays to Android phones and even an iPhone app, Google Assistant's list of platforms and skills keeps expanding all the time.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/every-google-assistant-command-to-give-your-nest-speaker-or-display/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Google Assistant and Google Home devices of 2020 - CNET

From smart displays to smart speakers to smart lights and locks, Google Assistant can control a ton of smart home devices. Here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-google-assistant-and-home-devices-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Star Trek: Picard wrestles with AI video - CNET

With the Borg and Data playing a role in Picard, the cast shares their thoughts on artificial intelligence.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/star-trek-picard-wrestles-with-ai/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger in someone else's home - CNET

Fix a clogged commode without prodding or pumping: This ingenious trick uses everyday items your bathroom probably already has in it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-unclog-a-toilet-without-a-plunger-in-someone-elses-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best gaming routers of 2020 - CNET

Gaming routers might be overkill for most of us, but if you're looking for low-latency performance and advanced features, here's what we recommend.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-gaming-routers-in-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger because, ew, that's gross - CNET

Fix a clogged commode without prodding or pumping: This ingenious trick uses everyday items your bathroom probably already has in it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-unclog-a-toilet-without-a-plunger-because-ew-thats-gross/#ftag=CADa08b18a

There's a mesh router renaissance happening in 2020 - CNET

Mesh routers use range-extending satellite devices to spread a speedy Wi-Fi signal from room to room -- and 2020 looks like a very good year to buy in.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/mesh-routers-wi-fi-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Hombli Smart Indoor Camera - CNET

With 1080p Resolution, Motion Detection, Night Vision & More, This Security Camera Keeps You Connected to Your Home Anywhere You Go

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/hombli-smart-indoor-camera-25014/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Thursday, 16 January 2020

7 shocking things Alexa still can't do on your Amazon Echo - CNET

Amazon's digital assistant got several new advancements last year, but unfortunately it still can't do these simple commands.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-shocking-things-alexa-still-cant-do-on-your-amazon-echo/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Meet the Wi-Fi 6 routers that support 802.11ax - CNET

Better, faster Wi-Fi routers are here -- and yep, they're fast. Here are the top-of-the line models we're keeping an eye on.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/meet-the-wi-fi-6-routers-that-support-802-11ax-wifi/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Purge these old foods from your fridge now - CNET

These six signs prove it's finally time to toss out that old, gross fridge food, from slime to the float test.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/purge-these-old-foods-from-your-fridge-now/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Wi-Fi routers in 2020 - CNET

Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-wi-fi-routers-in-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

7 things your Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can't - CNET

Amazon's Alexa can guard your house, let you create customized skills and many more things other voice assistants can't.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-things-your-amazon-echo-can-do-that-google-home-cant/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday, 13 January 2020

Best mesh Wi-Fi system of 2020 - CNET

Sick and tired of dead zones in your home's Wi-Fi connection? A mesh router can help deliver fast internet at long range. Here are the best we've tested.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-mesh-wi-fi-system-2020-eero-google-nest-netgear/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best smart countertop ovens of 2020 - CNET

Smart ovens for your countertop are a thing now, and there are actually good ones out there. Here's who makes the cut.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-smart-countertop-ovens-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best mesh Wi-Fi system of 2020 - CNET

Sick and tired of dead zones in your home's Wi-Fi connection? A mesh router can help deliver fast internet at long range. Here are the best we've tested.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-mesh-wi-fi-system-2020-eero-google-nest-netgear/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best smart countertop ovens of 2020 - CNET

Smart ovens for your countertop are a thing now, and there are actually good ones out there. Here's who makes the cut.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-smart-countertop-ovens-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best mesh Wi-Fi system of 2020 - CNET

Sick and tired of dead zones in your home's Wi-Fi connection? A mesh router can help deliver fast internet at long range. Here are the best we've tested.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-mesh-wi-fi-system-2020-eero-google-nest-netgear/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best smart countertop ovens of 2020 - CNET

Smart ovens for your countertop are a thing now, and there are actually good ones out there. Here's who makes the cut.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-smart-countertop-ovens-of-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to clean your shower head: A simple 1-hour science hack for degunking - CNET

Mineral buildup is usually the culprit behind clogged spouts and uneven water flow. Here's how to knock it out fast without breaking a sweat.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-your-shower-head-a-simple-1-hour-science-hack-for-degunking/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Friday, 10 January 2020

Here are all the smart products Ring showed off at CES 2020 video - CNET

We got a look at Ring's new Access Controller Pro, A19 Smart LED Bulb, PAR38 Smart LED Bulb, Solar Floodlight, Solar Steplight and Solar Pathlight.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/here-are-all-of-the-smart-products-ring-showed-off-at-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The 5 biggest tech trends from CES 2020 - CNET

From high-tech food to folding computers to upgrading your health to a prototype city of the future, these trends mattered.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-5-biggest-tech-trends-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The 5 most important things that happened at CES 2020 - CNET

From high-tech food to folding computers to upgrading your health to a prototype city of the future, these trends mattered.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-5-most-important-things-at-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Beauty tech at CES 2020 is a luxury for the rich, out of reach for most people - CNET

Smart mirrors that tell if you're repeating an outfit, lotions personalized by artificial intelligence and inkjet-printed makeup: how usable is this stuff?

source https://www.cnet.com/news/beauty-tech-at-ces-2020-is-a-luxury-for-the-rich-out-of-reach-for-most-people/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The house of the future needs an EQ as high as its IQ - CNET

Building beauty and cultivating joy, more companies at CES are developing gadgets that make your home more... well, home-y.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-house-of-the-future-needs-an-eq-as-high-as-its-iq/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bosch's fridge with food recognition might make me actually want a smart kitchen - CNET

The Home Connect Fridge has cameras that can recognize your food. Bosch partnered with Chefling -- the app for planning recipes -- to make managing your food inventory and deciding what to eat much easier.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/boschs-fridge-with-food-recognition-might-make-me-actually-want-a-smart-kitchen/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sepura turns your garbage disposal into a composter video - CNET

The Sepura In-sink Composter replaces your garbage disposal with a six-gallon compartment to catch your food scraps.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/sepura-turns-your-garbage-disposal-into-a-composter/#ftag=CADa08b18a

CNET's 20 favorite products of CES 2020 - CNET

Over 4,500 companies showed off their latest products at CES 2020 and these were the ones CNET's team of journalists liked the best.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/cnets-20-favorite-products-of-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bixby goes missing as Samsung rolls out 'Age of Experience' at CES 2020 - CNET

The company's smart assistant, once the center of Samsung's AI strategy, barely got a mention during co-CEO H.S. Kim's keynote speech at CES 2020.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/where-does-bixby-fit-in-samsungs-new-age-of-experience/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Kwikset Halo Touch uses your fingerprint to open the deadbolt video - CNET

This $250 smart lock uses biometrics to keep your home secure and lets you register 100 different fingerprints for 50 different users.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/kwikset-halo-touch-uses-your-fingerprint-to-open-the-deadbolt/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wemo shrunk its smart plug again, adds a scene-triggering remote - CNET

The Wemo Wifi Smart Plug is smaller than ever at CES 2020, and there's a new Wemo Stage remote control for your smart home scenes, too.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/wemo-shrunk-its-smart-plug-again-adds-a-scene-triggering-remote/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Meet the smart plumbing products coming for your pipes at CES 2020 - CNET

It's not a new idea, but as the connected home continues to expand, manufacturers are doing more than ever to sell the masses on smarter pipes and faucets.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/meet-the-smart-plumbing-products-coming-for-your-pipes-at-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Smart mirrors just make you hate yourself - CNET

Commentary: Until smart mirrors learn to use their data to give us more power than shame, they won't beat the good old looking glass. Hard pass.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-mirrors-just-make-you-hate-yourself/#ftag=CADa08b18a

See the latest and greatest Alexa gadgets from CES 2020 - CNET

Here's all the Alexa-compatible gear we're excited about at the show this year. Check back often since we'll be making updates all week long.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/see-the-latest-and-greatest-alexa-gadgets-from-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Neon's life-like Avatar looks like a human but can't act like one - CNET

I saw the first public demo of the lifelike avatar from Samsung, and it was choppy. I even got to talk with a Neon avatar. There's lots of room for both doubt and optimism.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/neons-life-like-avatar-looks-like-a-human-but-cant-act-like-one/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sengled's smart bulbs sync up with Apple HomeKit at CES 2020 - CNET

You could already control Sengled bulbs with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Now, you can use Siri, too -- but you'll need to upgrade your hub.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/sengled-smart-bulbs-sync-up-with-apple-homekit-at-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Smart mirrors just make you hate yourself - CNET

Hard pass: Until smart mirrors learn to use their data to give us more power than shame, they won't beat the good old looking glass.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/a-smart-mirror-that-makes-me-feel-like-shit-hard-pass/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Developers at CES still struggle to pitch this brilliant gadget - CNET

A rising tide of flood sensors at CES probably won't lead to impressive sales, even though they're clever devices that could save you thousands.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/developers-at-ces-still-struggle-to-pitch-this-brilliant-device/#ftag=CADa08b18a

CNET's CES 2020 Next Big Thing Panel focuses on anticipatory tech's wonders and dangers - CNET

Panelists from Google and other companies offer a sense of how smart home systems can work together and determine our needs before we do, but that's not always a good thing.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/cnets-ces-2020-next-big-thing-panel-focuses-on-anticipatory-techs-wonders-and-dangers/#ftag=CADa08b18a

I chatted with a Neon avatar, and it doesn't yet live up to the hype - CNET

I saw the first public demo of the lifelike avatar from Samsung, and it was choppy. I even got to talk with a Neon avatar. There's lots of reasons for both doubt and optimism.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/i-chatted-with-a-neon-avatar-and-it-doesnt-yet-live-up-to-the-hype/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google's Home app updates aim for easier third-party integration - CNET

Google missed the mark when Works with Nest became Works with Google Assistant. Now, updates to the Home app are hoping to ease the pain.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-home-app-updates-aim-for-easier-third-party-integration/#ftag=CADa08b18a

CES 2020: LG reveals ThinQ AI ambitions for smart home appliances, 8K OLED TVs - CNET

The company's LG ThinQ will apparently figure out when appliances like its washer need maintenance and if you're using them wrong.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/ces-2020-lg-talks-ai-oled-tvs-and-smart-home-appliances/#ftag=CADa08b18a

This is Neon, the 'artificial human' startup funded by Samsung - CNET

The company's realistic avatars aren't meant to replace humans but to make us more humane. Just don't ask them for the weather forecast.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-neon-the-artificial-human-startup-funded-by-samsung/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Samsung GEMS for AR-based personalized training video - CNET

The Samsung technology combines AR glasses and a wearable exoskeleton device to offer users a personalized fitness routine.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-gems-for-ar-based-personalized-training/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Samsung reveals rolling personalized robot video - CNET

Samsung kicks off CES with its vision for the future, which includes a home assistant called Ballie. The rolling robot anticipates your needs and performs household tasks.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-reveals-rolling-personalized-robot/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Forget smart locks. LG just made the door of the future - CNET

With the easy delivery of Amazon, entryways are becoming more central to our home experience. LG wants to tap into that evolution.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/forget-smart-locks-lg-just-made-the-door-of-the-future/#ftag=CADa08b18a

These smart displays are beautiful video - CNET

We find the smart displays at CES that boast unique and beautiful aesthetics -- from a literal piece of wood to a retro-minimalist screen.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/these-smart-displays-are-beautiful/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The next big thing at CES 2020? Anticipatory tech that gets to know you - CNET

This Tuesday, CNET's annual Next Big Thing panel will tackle a future of technology that adapts to your life. Watch for yourself right here.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-next-big-thing-at-ces-2020-anticipatory-tech-that-gets-to-know-you/#ftag=CADa08b18a

CES 2020: All of the new smart home products, from smart locks to the Alexa shower head - CNET

As usual, the connected home is a huge deal at the year's biggest tech show. Here's a running list of the most interesting new devices we'll be tracking in 2020.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/all-the-smart-home-devices-of-ces-2020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Comcast's big plans for 2020 include Wi-Fi 6 Xfinity routers - CNET

Starting this year, Xfinity internet subscribers can lease a Wi-Fi 6 gateway direct from Comcast -- and they won't have to pay a premium for it.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/comcast-big-plans-for-2020-include-wi-fi-6-xfinity-xfi-routers-advanced-gateway/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Meet Julia, your do-it-all countertop chef - CNET

This countertop cooker does everything from weighing ingredients to kneading dough, plus it works with its own sidekick smart display.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-julia-your-do-it-all-cooking-assistant/#ftag=CADa08b18a