Microsoft wasn’t just indulging in wishful thinking when it said it wanted more third-party app stores in Windows 11’s portal. Amazon’s Appstore and the Epic Games Store are among those coming on.
Amazon reveals Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition programs for Halo subscribers
Amazon is introducing two new services tied to user health and fitness, and its Halo personal health devices. They include Halo Fitness, a new service for interactive home video workouts that looks a lot like Apple Fitness+, and Halo Nutrition, a personalized, guided meal planner. Both of these services will be included as part of […]
Ring debuts ‘Virtual Security Guard,’ new Pro alarm system and smarter motion alerts including package delivery
Ring is just one part of Amazon’s annual devices and services event this year, but they’re bringing a lot of updates, including a new Pro Alarm suite that includes refreshed hardware and integrated Eero Wi-Fi 6 router capabilities. They also have a new service offering called ‘Virtual Security Guard’ that basically keeps an eye on […]
Ring’s home security drone is now available in the U.S. via invite only
Last year, Ring announced at futuristic (slightly dystopian?) take on in-home security with its Always Home Cam, a drone equipped with sensors and a camera that can navigate the interior of your home along custom paths laid out by a user, in response to triggers including Ring Alarm sensors, or a manual command from the […]
YouTube TV may drop 14 NBC Universal channels over a contract dispute
NBC Universal has warned YouTube TV subscribers that 14 of its channels may be removed, and YouTube says it will drop its monthly price by $10 if the situation isn’t resolved and channels go away.
Beyond Meat’s plant-based ‘chicken’ tenders are coming to grocery stores
Beyond Meat brought its plant-based “chicken” tenders to restaurants this summer, and soon you’ll be able to enjoy them at home when Beyond starts selling them through retailers.
California makes zero-emission autonomous vehicles mandatory by 2030
Starting in 2030, California will require all light-duty autonomous vehicles operating in the state to emit zero emissions, thanks to a new bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday.
DJI Mavic 3 drone leak details improved camera and a 46-minute flight time
DJI’s upcoming Mavic 3 Pro drone may be a big upgrade over the last model, according to leaks, with longer flight time and two cameras, including a telephoto and large sensor unit.
Amazon is reportedly planning a wall-mounted Echo with a 15-inch display
Amazon is working on a number of new devices including an Echo with a 15-inch wall-mounted display, a soundbar, new Echo Auto technology and wearables, which could appear as early as next week.
Google’s Android Automotive OS is coming to Honda cars in 2022
A host of features are being added to Google’s Android Auto experience, and the company’s Automotive OS will come to more cars including, for the first time, Honda vehicles from 2022 onwards.