These 12 items are the perfect way to get started on a smart home or build on your existing one. They work with Amazon Echo and Google Home, and the best part is, you can get all of them on Amazon. We’ve got info on lightbulbs, lawn sprinklers, keyless locks and even a clock that does more than just tell time.

The future is always seemingly unpredictable. If you were to tell someone 30 years ago we would be carrying around tiny computers in our pockets they would have laughed. But vehicles are a different beast altogether. You really have to see this futuristic design from Mercedes Benz to believe it.

The last thing Bob Burdett remembers is going down Doomsday Hill on his mountain bike. He woke up in an ambulance, but how he got there is all a blur. Bob crashed, and a life-saving setting enabled on his Apple Watch helped EMTs quickly get him to safety. Kim talks with Bob and his son, Dave, about the accident and how Fall Detection saved Bob’s life.

Virtual reality isn’t just fun and games. Joshua Cohen, founder of Fat Pencil Studios, is using 3D modeling tools to help solve serious crimes by putting attorneys and jurors on the scenes. Joshua and Kim talk about two cases where 3D modeling helped build a clearer picture of what really happened.

Trying to stay healthy or improve your fitness? If you're willing to put in the work, these gadgets can help. Kim shares six products that will make hitting your fitness goals fun and easy. Some are wearable, others get you moving and all are aimed at getting you in shape.

The smart-tech revolution is in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. Nearly 80 million people are expected to own voice-activated speakers by 2021. Now it's time to see what Alexa can really do. Most people know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they're only the tip of the digital iceberg.

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