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Amazon’s augmenting its Ring smart doorbells with new features, including new fire alerts, an app store, and a new set of Ring Sensors. Announced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the company said the new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality. They also let you control lighting and appliances that are connected to your smart home network. Amazon is also adding a new app store to the Ring app to allow users to use its cameras with third-party apps. The store is currently…
Meta is pausing its plans to sell its Ray-Ban Display glasses outside the U.S. due to “unprecedented demand and limited supply,” the company said on Tuesday. Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026. “Since launching last fall, we’ve seen an overwhelming amount of interest, and as a result, product waitlists now extend well into 2026,” the company said. “Because of this unprecedented demand and limited inventory, we’ve decided to pause our planned international expansion.” Meta says it will continue focusing on fulfilling U.S. orders while it re-evaluates its approach…
A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a glut of new gadgets at CES in Las Vegas this week.When the Trump Organization launched a mobile phone service last June, it was supposed to be a stage setter for a new smartphone bathed in gold with a $500 price tag — a bargain compared to Apple’s latest iPhone models that sell for anywhere from $800 to $1,200. The newly formed Trump Mobile targeted its T1 phone for an August or September release.What’s more, Trump…
Crowds walk through midtown Manhattan on Oct. 16, 2025 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Office leasing in Manhattan surged substantially higher in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by continued return-to-office and increased tech hiring, especially for artificial intelligence.Leasing increased by more than 25% from the third…
Walt Disney World introduced a robust assortment of savings and activities for the summer, including the return of Cool Kids’ Summer, which runs from May 26-Sept. 8, 2026.Travelers can take advantage of Cool Kids’ Summer hotel deals by adding two free room nights and theme park days when booking four-night stays. The promotion applies to bookings made between Jan. 6-Feb.15, 2026, for stays between May 26 and Sept.15, 2026.Similarly, travelers can take of discounts of up to 30% on most stays from May 1 to Oct. 4, 2026. Florida residents and annual passholders are eligible for savings of up…
I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions.In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren’t fussy about soil pH, almost never need fertilizer, and can power through if you occasionally forget to water them.But when the weather turns cold and their outdoor beds become inhospitable, I grow some of my culinary friends on a sunny kitchen windowsill, even as they become more needy.I say “some” because herbs are tricky plants to grow indoors. Dill and fennel have large root systems, making them impractical contenders for…
Visitors to the OC Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center check out the newly unveiled Ford Expedition in Anaheim on Thursday, October 3, 2024.Leonard Ortiz | Medianews Group | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday said its U.S. vehicle sales last year increased 6% to achieve the company’s best annual sales since 2019.The Detroit automaker reported sales of 2.2 million vehicles in 2025, including a 2.7% uptick to more than 545,200 units during the fourth quarter. In 2019, the automaker sold 2.42 million vehicles in the U.S.Ford finished the year as the third-largest automaker in the U.S. behind…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 4:05 PM ET, Mon January 5, 2026 Calling all bargain-hunting globetrotters: Hundreds of itineraries from Contiki are now on sale, with as much as $800 off of regular prices in some cases.The deals are all part of the travel company’s 2026 Worldwide Sale, which runs from January 5 though February 4. “Contiki’s Worldwide Sale gives travelers and advisors the opportunity to lock-in unforgettable 2026 adventures at a great value,” said Toni Ambler, chief customer officer at Contiki. “Whether it’s carving fresh powder on a ski trip in New Zealand, mastering sushi making in Japan, or spotting…
Robot vacuum maker Narwal unveiled its new set of smart vacuum cleaners at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with AI-powered features such as monitoring pets, finding valuable objects, and notifying users about misplaced toys. The company said that its new flagship Flow 2 robot vacuum has a rounded design and easy-lift tanks for better cleaning. The device uses two 1080p RGB cameras with a 136-degree field of view to map out the area and recognize different kinds of objects using AI models. Narwal said that through this tech stack, the vacuum cleaner has the ability to identify an unlimited number…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 2:45 PM ET, Mon January 5, 2026 Explora Journeys is launching “A Suite Invitation,” its wave season offer for 2026.From now through January 28, travelers can save up to 30 percent off cruise fares. They can also enjoy a reduced 10 percent deposit and a free one-category suite upgrade for select suites.The promotion does not include pre- or post-cruise hotels and transfers. It is not combinable with The Exclusive Invitation, An Invitation to Explore, An Invitation To Discover, covert fares, net fares or any Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco fares and any other offer or…