Tesla owner keeps using Autopilot from backseat—even after being arrested
A San Francisco Tesla owner keeps ignoring the limitations of the electric car’s Autopilot feature. Earlier this week, 25-year-old Param Sharma was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving after being spotted riding across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco to Oakland. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) had received a report about someone sitting in the […]
Save $85 on a cordless stick vacuum that can tackle tough messes
Save $85.19: The Black+Decker PowerSeries Extreme cordless stick vacuum cleaner is on sale for $99 at Walmart as of May 13. We all love the convenience of robot vacuums, but if you’re looking for a non-robot option, you can’t beat a cordless vacuum that costs less than $100. SEE ALSO: I’m a Dyson stan, but […]
Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid millions for slow-ass decryption software
When it comes to ransomware, you don’t always get what you pay for. Colonial Pipeline, which operates more than 5,500 miles of fuel pipelines in the United States, found that out the hard way this week. It reportedly forked over almost $5 million worth of bitcoin to the hacking group that forced the company to […]
Surprise, you can actually turn anything into a smart device — Future Blink
The Fingerbot Plus lets you turn your traditional buttons and switches into smart home-ready controls. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Smart Home, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Smart Home Voice Commands
DryCycle looks like a mini electric car…but it's made for bike paths — Future Blink
DryCycle is a commuter vehicle specifically designed for rainy days, so you can “bike” to work rain or shine. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Rain, Electric Bike, Commuter, and Electric Vehicle
Stay cool (and save money) with a Nest smart thermostat on sale
SAVE $29.01: Normally $249, the stainless steel Google Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale on Amazon for only $219.99 as of May 13 — a 12% savings. A friendly reminder as we gear up for another Hot Girl Summer: The U.S. Department of Energy says you can save as much as 10% annually on heating […]
3 new Echo Show devices are now available for preorder
Check out all the new Amazon Echo Device available for preorder as of May 13: OUR TOP PICK: All-new Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) — Pre-order for $129.99 BEST FOR SMALL SPACES: All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) — Pre-order for $84.99 BEST FOR KIDS: Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids […]
The Fitbit Versa 2 is a solid fitness tracker but lacks smartwatch features
Wearables have become the standard these days, giving users insight into their daily movement and making tracking workouts easier than ever. By now there are plenty of options, but the seemingly overwhelming market means there’s a device that can fit into your activity and lifestyle preferences. Think: Do you just want to know how fast […]
Renewed 2020 MacBook Pros are almost $400 off at Amazon
SAVE $379.01: Amazon is offering renewed 2020 MacBook Pros at $379.01 off the original price — don’t worry, they look and work great. Don’t let the words “refurbished” or “renewed” scare you away. These devices are often perfectly viable options and can end up saving you a lot of money without sacrificing much quality at […]
Amazon's new Echo Buds stick to the 'cheap but still pretty good' formula
It’s no secret that Amazon’s first attempt at carving its way into the wireless earbuds market was a dud. The original Echo Buds didn’t impress us with their chunky size and lack of real active noise cancellation, not to mention their brief overheating problem. I’ll cut right to the chase and tell you the follow-up […]