Amazon’s new Ring Alarm Pro combines a security system with an Eero router
Smart home company Ring has announced the third generation of its popular budget Ring Alarm home security product. The Ring Alarm Pro is a single device combining…
Fortnite’s upcoming global music series will have an interactive experience for each artist
Epic Games has announced the next set of musical performances coming to Fortnite, called the Soundwave Series. The new series will feature artists from around the world,…
Apple says the iPad Mini’s jelly scrolling isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed
Apple tells Ars Technica that it thinks the “jelly scroll” effect some users have noticed on the new iPad Mini is normal LCD behavior that the company…
Dolby Vision gaming launches first on Xbox Series X and S
Microsoft is bringing Dolby Vision gaming support to its Xbox Series X / S consoles today. The feature has been in testing since May and will be…
Ikea and Sonos announce new Symfonisk lamp speaker, coming October 12th
Today, Sonos and Ikea officially announced the second-generation Symfonisk table lamp speaker. The Verge previously reported that the product was in the pipeline, and its design, which…
Tesla sued by Texas cops after a Model X on Autopilot slammed into five officers
A group of Texas law enforcement officials are suing Tesla after a Model X with Autopilot engaged crashed into five police officers. The suit was first reported…
Amazon takes on Nest with a $59.99 smart thermostat
Amazon revealed its excitement over the “promise of ambient computing” by opening its fall hardware event with a new smart thermostat. Like the ones we’ve seen from…
Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall
Amazon is once again expanding its lineup of Echo Show smart displays, and this time, it’s going bigger. The new $249.99 Echo Show 15 is the largest…
Amazon will let you teach Alexa to recognize and respond to sounds and detect occupancy
Today is Amazon’s fall product hardware showcase, and the company’s Alexa voice assistant is learning some intriguing new tricks. Amazon says you’ll be able to program Alexa…
Sling TV coming to all existing Echo Show devices
During its big hardware and announcement event today, Amazon revealed some exciting news for those of us who prefer linear viewing: Sling TV is coming to all…
John Carreyrou’s final chapter on Theranos
If you’re a Decoder listener, it’s a pretty sure bet that you’ve heard of Theranos and its charismatic, troubled founder Elizabeth Holmes. Holmes convinced a long list…
Amazon is now accepting your applications for its home surveillance drone
First announced at last year’s Amazon hardware event, the Ring Always Home Cam is now ready for take-off. Starting today, September 28th, you can request an invitation…
‘Hey Disney’ is a custom voice assistant coming to Echo devices in 2022
Amazon and Disney announced a custom voice assistant called Hey Disney that’s going to be available on Echo devices installed at Walt Disney resort locations, piggybacking on…
Now you can pay someone else to watch your Ring security feeds
Ring revealed its latest ambitious security product today: real-life people watching over your home. Taking the concept of monitored security to the next level, Ring’s Virtual Security…
Netflix’s mobile gaming platform spreads to Spain, Italy
It has only been a few months since Netflix confirmed plans to include games as part of its subscription, and after an initial test in Poland, the…
Amazon’s Alexa Together wants to help you care for family remotely
Amazon is announcing a new subscription service called Alexa Together today during its invite-only fall hardware event. The company’s new $19.99 per month service offers the same…
Amazon’s AZ2 CPU knows your face
The announcement of Amazon’s new wall-mounted Echo Show 15 also revealed its new CPU that comes with some interesting (or potentially scary) applications. The AZ2 chip builds…
Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter
Amazon has announced a new fitness band and a plethora of health services to go along with it. The new $79.99 Halo View includes a color AMOLED…
Blink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years later
Amazon has released a few new products from Blink since acquiring the Kickstarter smart home security darling in 2017, and today, during its fall event, it added…
How to sign up for an invite for the Ring Always Home Cam, Amazon’s new security drone
First announced last year, Amazon will begin selling its Ring Always Home Cam starting today, September 28th, alongside the new Ring Alarm Pro, Blink Video Doorbell, and…
How to sign up for an Amazon Astro invite
Amazon announced a home robot called Astro during its fall hardware event today, September 28th, which is designed to serve as a helpful mobile assistant that can…
Microsoft starts testing xCloud integration on Xbox consoles
Microsoft is starting to test its Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) integration with Xbox consoles today. Some Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings will be…
Microsoft opens its Windows store up to third-party app stores
Microsoft is opening up its own app store in Windows even further today, inviting third-party app stores to integrate into the Microsoft Store. It’s a significant change…
How to preorder Amazon’s latest devices
Amazon announced a fleet of new products at its hardware event, including the Astro home robot, several Ring home security products, and other products like a bigger…
Ring Video Doorbells are finally getting package alerts
Ring is bringing package alerts to its Ring video doorbells, and it’s about time, too. This is a much-requested feature that’s already found on most of its…