When motion is detected, the Kangaroo Doorbell Camera captures images, creating a two-second GIF-style clip that's delivered quickly to your phone. Instead of capturing videos, the doorbell stitches together GIF-like images when motion is detected or the doorbell is pressed. While Kanagroo's doorbell comes with basic features like motion detection, smart alerts, and night vision it lacks two very common smart doorbell functions: two-way talk and live video. For those reasons, comparing Kangaroo's doorbell to other smart doorbells is a bit like comparing apples to oranges, as it's designed to be a simple smart doorbell with limited features. It's still worth noting that the 70-degree field of view is narrow when compared to the 160-degree angles of other top doorbells we've tested from Nest and Eufy.

Video games are a hot commodity right now. And we are not just talking about new releases such as "Cyberpunk 2077" or those coveted new consoles, the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Used video games are in demand, too, They can be great gifts, as they are sold at a discounted price. And if you are selling or trading them in, used games or consoles can provide a much-needed source of funds during the holidays – even if you are shopping for a new console for yourself. All players are not alike. One player's old game is another player's new treasure.

Extended warranties are big business. A report from Research and Markets estimates the segment will reach a whopping $50.2 billion by 2026. There's unsurprisingly merchant interest in the opportunity, but most sellers lack the know-how and bandwidth required to pursue it. That's where Extend comes in. The San Francisco-based company, which offers what it describes as a full stack extended warranty program, today announced that it's raised $16.4 million in funding led by GreatPoint Ventures with participation from Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Lightbank, and Shah Capital Partners, along with ex-CEO of Equifax Rick Smith, Katerra CEO Michael Marks, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, and Village Global cofounder Erik Torenberg. Extend founder and CEO Woodrow Levin said the capital infusion will support Extend's product development efforts.

Extended warranties are big business. A report from Research and Markets estimates the segment will reach a whopping $50.2 billion by 2026. There's unsurprisingly merchant interest in the opportunity, but most sellers lack the know-how and bandwidth required to pursue it. That's where Extend comes in. The San Francisco-based company, which offers what it describes as a full stack extended warranty program, today announced that it's raised $16.4 million in funding led by GreatPoint Ventures with participation from Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Lightbank, and Shah Capital Partners, along with ex-CEO of Equifax Rick Smith, Katerra CEO Michael Marks, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, and Village Global cofounder Erik Torenberg. Extend founder and CEO Woodrow Levin said the capital infusion will support Extend's product development efforts.

Travel protection may be one of the least exciting elements of the vacation purchase journey, but technology has radically reshaped the product and service delivery over the last five years, with even greater changes on the horizon for travel agents and consumers alike. Today, travelers can avail themselves of a host of services that could not have been developed without technology. For example, airline passengers can request their insurance company track their flights, and if there is a delay that meets their plan's terms and conditions, a claim can be automatically filed, and funds transferred to their bank account even while they are waiting in an airport lounge to depart. "Proactive payments for some travel delays, digital payments made directly to debit cards, and a focus on claims automation have drastically altered the way our customers get reimbursed for covered travel situations," said Dan Durazo, Allianz director, marketing and communications, USA. "These innovations have simplified and expedited the claims process to put money back in travelers' pockets faster than ever before," he said.