Fred Armisen tries on Google Glass for real, more awkwardness ensues

Fred Armisen may have written the Saturday Night Live sketch that made fun of the Google Glass a few weeks ago - but was he on point with the real deal?

News         May 14, 2013

DT’s Guide to the Super Bowl: Must-have gear for the biggest party of the year

Here's Digital Trends' top picks for all the gear that'll set you up for the perfect Super Bowl XLVII party.

Emerging Tech         May 13, 2013

Why Facebook redesigns feel so annoying

For many, Facebook is our online homes - our pictures, memories, and friends live within this virtual space. Which is why Facebook updates feel so invasive.

News         May 13, 2013

Discovery WineStation is like an adults-only fountain soda machine

The Dacor Discovery WineStation will help you try a sample of each bottle to taste what you like, and automatically pour more if you want it.

Smart Home News         May 10, 2013

Minnesota police to Twitter-shame drunk drivers in a citywide crackdown

On the night of May 10, Minnesota's Department of Public Safety will scour the city for drunk drivers and live tweet any arrest activities.

News         May 9, 2013

The people at Glad would like you to sleep in their garbage bags (for eco-consciousness!)

In a campaign to promote waste reduction, Glad has reimagined its trash bags into camp tents that can be reused to clean up after music festivals finish.

News         May 9, 2013

B&O’s new Beoplay headphones are designed to look as good as they sound

Bang & Olufsen has, once again, put its designer stamp on a new line of headphones to be released this summer with the Beoplay H6 and Beoplay H3 headphones.

News         May 8, 2013

Prepare your unborn child for its first selfie with this 3D ultrasound hologram print

Pioneer has developed a printing service that can produce 3D holograms of ultrasound scans.

News         May 8, 2013

At three kilograms, you can lift this full-sized armchair with just one hand

Unveiled at Milan Design Week last month, the Membrane is a lightweight armchair that's versatile enough to move into any room.

Smart Home News         May 7, 2013

Stop burning your hands and put your bread through this toaster tunnel

The Arzum Firrin toaster has redesigned the conventional toaster by putting the tray on its side, allowing for better heat control.

Smart Home News         May 7, 2013

Oh snap, Diet Coke’s newest vending machine became anorexic

It's space efficiency meets quirky product marketing in Diet Coke's Slender Vender vending machine, which measures approximately one foot thick.

News         May 6, 2013

SNL parodies just how awkward Google Glass truly is

n a recent Saturday Night Live skit, a fictional tech correspondent demonstrates how silly the Google Glass is to use in real life.

News         May 6, 2013

The New Museum recreates 1993 New York by taking over the city’s pay phones

A New York City art exhibit is transforming public payphones into time machines to transport visitors back to 1993.

News         May 6, 2013

DIY alarm clock will shred your money if you don’t wake up on time

There are some extreme alarm clocks out there on the market, but this modded alarm clock will begin shredding money if you don't get out of bed in time.

News         May 3, 2013

New iPhones are just like girlfriends

CollegeHumor just released a new original video that likens a new iPhone to a new girlfriend.

News         May 3, 2013

How to sext your way into a museum and call it art

Who says naughty photos aren't art? The New Museum's newest exhibit, "Sext Me If You Can" will turn your dirty pictures into museum-worthy works of art.

Guides         May 2, 2013

Chef Sleeve Smart Food Scale will make portion control less mathematical

The Chef Sleeve Smart Food Scale can punch out USDA nutritional information of each food item you're weighing to track what you're eating.

Smart Home News         May 1, 2013

Closeup, please! IBM creates the world’s smallest movie starring atom particles

A world record for the smallest movie ever created, IBM was able to manipulate atom particles to create a short stop-motion film.

News         May 1, 2013

Lightpack ambient lighting makes colors bleed from your screen onto your walls

The Lightpack ambient lighting system aims to extend your display's colors onto the walls to help your eyes ease into the vividness.

News         April 30, 2013

Shloosl offers duplicate keys over the Internet, plus two days of needless paranoia

Shloosl is a Web service that will make copies of your keys if you text them a photo of the set. When did hardware stores become so hard to locate?

Smart Home News         April 29, 2013

Move over, Hologram Tupac: Microsoft’s working on 3D holographic avatars for Skype

A new job listing for a Microsoft engineer cites that the company's working on a Skype system that offers users the chance to make holographic body doubles.

News         April 26, 2013

Inside Out Project takes your selfies and plasters them in the middle of Times Square

Can selfies be considered art? The Inside Out Project has placed a photo booth truck to snap portraits and paste them onto the grounds of Times Square.

News         April 25, 2013

Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat plays chameleon and blends in with your home

The Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat is not only remote controlled via mobile devices, you can also change background colors to match your home's decor.

Smart Home News         April 25, 2013

Despite their world domination, humans actually care about robots’ well-being

Artificial intelligence may not mean much to you, but if you saw a video of a robot getting abused, chances are you may actually empathize with them.

News         April 24, 2013

Siva Cycle’s pedal-to-power generator leaves bikers no excuse for dead smartphones

Another reason to bike to work? You can charge your gadgets or extra battery packs while doing it with the Siva Cycle Atom.

News         April 23, 2013

Fake it till you make it: Eye+ TV window gives every room a million dollar view

Those bummed that their homes do not come with the most fantastic of views may just find a solution in the Eye+ TV window.

Smart Home News         April 17, 2013

Patent troll, flame war, and more tech lingo you need to know

Things are heating up in New York, so we were inspired by the rising temperatures to bring you words relating to heat in this week's tech lingo explainer.

Guides         April 17, 2013

Heineken Ignite LED smart bottles are essential frat party accessories

Heineken unveils a new design concept to make beer bottles more interactive by embedding LED lights that illuminate during various motion gestures.

News         April 17, 2013

FoodShareFilter takes your food porn and turns it into acts of kindness

A new Instagram-supportive app aims to make food porn Instagrams more meaningful by donating proceeds to an NGO to end world hunger.

News         April 16, 2013

IKEA robot assembly assistant may just save you some blood, sweat, and tears

Italian researchers have decided enlisted the help of a robot assistant that can learn how to help build IKEA furniture without pre-programming movements.

News         April 16, 2013

How to write a great Craigslist ad

Want to sell things on Craigslist fast? We give you tips on how to craft the perfect classified ad to get the job done in no time.

Smart Home Guides         April 12, 2013

How to handle debit and credit card fraud

Whether through online phishing attacks or security breaches at major institutions, being a victim of plastic card fraud is increasingly common. Here's how to report suspicious activities if it ever happens to you.

Smart Home Guides         April 12, 2013

The craziest Web-revived public access television shows you’re not watching

Why spend your hard earned cash over Netflix or Hulu Plus subscriptions when you can watch the miracles that are public access shows?

News         April 12, 2013

Banner ads suck, say guys who invented banner ads

The four men responsible for creating the Web's first banner ads admit their invention has ruined Internet marketing and the online experience.

News         April 9, 2013

Nucleus modular wine rack connects like puzzle pieces

Wine lovers live in spaces big and small. That's why we're loving this modular wine rack that's made for everyone - no matter how small their apartment.

Smart Home News         April 9, 2013

Nope, that’s not a person pretending to be a Boston Dynamics robot

Boston Dynamics has unveiled its update to the PETMAN humanoid robot, showcasing its fluid body movements to test a chemical protective gear.

News         April 9, 2013

Move over, IKEA: New ‘smart foam’ furniture can build itself

Belgian designer Carl de Smet has invented a smart foam technology that allows furniture to assemble itself with a little help of heat.

Smart Home News         April 8, 2013

Biking hipsters invent an airbag-inspired invisible helmet

Two industrial design students have created a smart, invisible helmet that only inflates to protect the wearer upon impact. Yep, kind of like an airbag.

News         April 5, 2013