Porch performance: More homeowners upgrading to smart lights outdoors

A study found that homeowners are choosing more expensive, higher-quality outdoor lighting such as LED lights and smart lights.

Smart Home News         April 3, 2017

Renovation trends: Homeowners prefer a ‘backyard oasis’ that’s low maintenance

Houzz just released its 2017 U.S. Landscape Trends Study, which shed light on current outdoor renovation trends.

Smart Home News         March 29, 2017

Shoppers can now use augmented reality to pick out furniture from Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn is joining the augmented reality game with its 3D Room View app, which shows you what new furniture will look like in your home.

Smart Home News         March 21, 2017

Want a robotic knife sharpener in your kitchen? Try Knife Robot

The KnifeRobot, a knife sharpening tool that is hands-free and automatic, is gaining a lot of steam on Indiegogo.

Smart Home News         March 16, 2017

Hate lemon candy? This machine will sort your Skittles for you

A 19-year-old mechanical engineering student from the Netherlands invented a Skittles sorting machine that will separate Skittles by color.

Smart Home News         February 28, 2017

Coodo futuristic tiny houses come with high-tech smart features and maybe a sauna

The tiny house movement represents the return to smaller, more inexpensive homes. These tiny houses are packed with smart features.

Smart Home News         February 24, 2017

SodaStream recalls bottles because they might explode

SodaStream just voluntarily recalled one of its products -- a bottle that explodes under pressure. Do you own one of these bottles?

Smart Home News         February 23, 2017

Whirlpool issues an official warning concerning some of its defective dryer models catching fire

"Unplug and do not use." Hotpoint warns U.K. customers on its website of the potential dangers associated with some of its dryers.

Smart Home News         February 22, 2017

Time flies, or at least floats, with Flyte's levitating story clock

Story, a levitating timepiece that orbits around a wooden circular base, recently went live on Kickstarter and is gaining a huge following.

Smart Home News         February 17, 2017

Strapping monitors to your sleeping baby could cause some problems

Experts say smartphone baby monitors may come with some potential problems and aren't regulated enough at present.

Smart Home News         February 17, 2017

Canned spam: New Padmapper algorithm takes aim at scams and fishy listings

Padmapper introduces its Post a Pad app, which allows users to post a rental or access millions of rental listings without all the spam.

Smart Home News         February 16, 2017

The Airy Box uses plants to purify your air, no electricity required

Can you turn a plant into an air purifier for your home? The Airy Air Purifier says it can, and it doesn't need a power plug.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2017

Alexa, call mom: Amazon and Google want to add voice calls to digital assistants

A voice-calling feature may soon make its way to the Amazon Echo and Google Home but privacy, laws, and other industries may get in the way.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2017

Look at your TV to turn it on? Amazon could be making it happen

A patent filed by Amazon reveals potential plans for new technology that lets you control lights, buy products, and more using your eyes.

Smart Home News         February 14, 2017

Harvard creates a renewable battery that can last for 10 years

Harvard researchers are trying to create a cost-effective flow battery that has a 10-year lifespan with little maintenance.

Smart Home News         February 10, 2017

Google might be working on a security system that knows when you’re not home

Google may be creating a home security system that can arm and disarm itself using inputs it collects from the environment.

Smart Home News         February 10, 2017

Want Booze in a hurry? Postmates will deliver alcohol in 30 minutes or less

Postmates is offering an alcohol delivery service. They will delivery booze to your front door in 25 minutes or less.

Smart Home News         January 27, 2017

Put it where? Perifit turns kegal exercises into an app game

Using a Bluetooth enabled vaginal sensor, Perifit turns your kegal exercises into an app game on your smartphone or tablet.

News         January 26, 2017

The MagBlend is an easy-to-clean cup that lets you take smoothies on the go

MagBlend, a new product on Kickstarter, is a portable blender that uses magnetic technology to blend your drinks on the go.

Smart Home News         January 26, 2017

Trouble sleeping? You can treat your insomnia online

Millions of Americans suffer from insomnia. There is a treatment available over the internet, SHUTi, that may actually work.

News         January 26, 2017

Shares the beef: Crowd Cow lets you buy steaks with your friends

Crowdfunding has expanded into another area - cows. Crowd Cow lets you buy the steak, without buying the whole cow.

Smart Home News         January 24, 2017

Ikea’s new cabinets are made of recycled materials but don’t look like garbage

Together with the designers at Form Us With Love, Ikea created a stunning recycled kitchen made out of reclaimed wood and plastic bottles.

Smart Home News         January 24, 2017