European Union lawmakers are consulting on how to regulate the short term rental market across the bloc — asking whether a single set of pan-EU rules or something more locally flavored is needed to rule over platforms like Airbnb. The Commission says it wants to support an expansion of competition and players in the sector…
Robot vacuums are the perfect addition to any smart home. They operate out of a charging dock and will clean at scheduled times, or when you ask them to, roaming your home and picking up dust, debris, and other nasties. The best part is they’re designed to avoid obstacles, stairwells, and other potentially hazardous areas…
Amazon’s hardware event this fall was piled with new gadgets and gadgets and marketing hype, as you might expect. It was also pierced by people who built its new robot, who said the just-announced Amazon astro robot is “terrible” and will “throw itself down the stairs” and a “disaster not ready for release”. Ouch. First…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If you’re looking for the best student laptop deals, there are many things to consider before you make a purchase. You need a device that is powerful enough to handle any kinds of tasks you throw at it while also being…
Online learning platform Vedantu has raised $100 million in a new financing round and has become the latest Indian startup to become a unicorn following a year of strong growth. Vedantu, which last month refuted rumors of it considering a sale to Byju’s, said on Wednesday it has raised $100 million in its Series E…
Security updates are designed to keep Android devices as secure as possible, but you’re only as safe as your latest update. OnePlus does promise regular updates for its smartphones for at least two years, so let’s see how they’re handling the September 2021 security update. OnePlus September 2021 security update — What’s new? Google released…
Amazon today announced a new subscription service called “Alexa Together,” designed for families with aging family members who are still living independently, but who may need extra support. The $19.99 per month subscription expands on Amazon’s existing product, Alexa Care Hub, an earlier investment in elder care, by taking many of Care Hub’s features and…
TL; DR Withings has launched the ScanWatch Horizon. The hybrid watch combines the aesthetics of a diver’s watch with the usual smarts for health monitoring from Withings. The price starts at € 499.95 in Europe, a market launch in the USA is expected this year. If you liked the concept of the Withings ScanWatch, but…
Today, Stark launched a private beta for its Stark for Mac app, which streamlines accessibility compliance to make products more inclusive while allowing everyone involved in a project to easily collaborate. Companies can upload their design files into Stark’s tool, which then identifies accessibility issues and suggests changes. Stark started in 2017 when Cat Noone…
