Ring’s new Search Party feature is on by default; should you opt out?
Ring's new Search Party feature is on by default; should you opt out? This week, Ring, an Amazon-owned smart security company, announced Search Party, a new feature to help find lost dogs. When someone posts a picture of a lost dog on Ring’s Neighbors app, they will be able to initiate a Search Party. Ring […]
Amazon reveals its new Echo Dot Max smart speaker
Amazon reveals its new Echo Dot Max smart speaker The Echo Dot Max (seen center) Amazon took the wraps off its latest Echo Dot smart speaker during its fall hardware event on Tuesday. The Echo Dot Max is a new entry that updates the recognizable spherical design with a flat face housing the speaker’s control […]
Ring launches upgraded cameras with ‘Retinal Vision’ 4K recording
Ring launches upgraded cameras with 'Retinal Vision' 4K recording Amazon just announced some new Ring hardware with upgraded 2K and 4K recording and some fancy processing tech that’s supposed to make streams look better than the competition. The new $179.99 Ring Wired Doorbell and $59.99 Indoor Cam Plus both offer 2K resolution featuring tech that […]
Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months
Amazon's Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they've been in months The Echo Pop is $15 off. The Echo Pop and Echo Dot are Amazon’s entry-level smart speakers, and both are currently on sale ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days), which officially kicks off on October 7th. Both […]
The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it
The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it The app for Amazon’s Blink security cameras is experiencing an issue that’s preventing users from accessing their cameras, but your recordings and notifications are not affected, Amazon spokesperson Emma Daniels tells The Verge. Users on Amazon’s general Blink support forum and on […]
Samsung’s latest Galaxy earbuds come with a free Galaxy SmartTag2 tracker
Samsung's latest Galaxy earbuds come with a free Galaxy SmartTag2 tracker Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 FE were released earlier this month for $149.99. The company hasn’t yet knocked down the price, but it’s including a free Galaxy SmartTag 2 at Amazon. The bundle saves you $30 and is available until September 28th. Samsung says both […]
Fall into smarter lighting
Fall into smarter lighting Smart lighting is one of the most useful and enjoyable smart home upgrades you can make. The convenience of turning lights on and off with a voice command or having them come on at precisely the right brightness when you walk into a room, adjusted for the time of day, is […]
Tado’s new AI features will adaptively heat your home
Tado's new AI features will adaptively heat your home Tado’s Auto Assist gets an AI update. Smart thermostat company Tado is launching new AI-powered features that aim to help users heat their homes more efficiently. Tado says the AI Assist update builds on the company’s existing Auto Assist options by introducing “advanced machine-learning” that “learns, […]
Nest is dead, long live Google Home
Nest is dead, long live Google Home This week, Google announced that it has finally completed moving “the best” of its Nest-branded smart home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app. This means users of Google Nest hardware shouldn’t have to bounce between two apps anymore and can finally delete the Nest […]
Verge readers can get 20 percent off Nanoleaf wall lights
Verge readers can get 20 percent off Nanoleaf wall lights If you want a fun way to add light and color to your space, Nanoleaf’s wall lights are a great option. Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, Nanoleaf is offering 20 percent off select products exclusively for Verge readers with the promo code THEVERGE20OFF through […]