Surreal projections on the ceiling of this Paris church leave visitors seeing stars

The Church of Saint-Eustache in Paris is now home to a series of constellation-like digital projections designed by French digital artist Miguel Chevalier.

News         October 17, 2016

Here's a modern take on the wood-burning stove. Are you stoked?

Utilizing real wood to generate heat, the Kitchen Kamin eschews traditional stove design for something much more unique and unusual.

Smart Home News         October 13, 2016

Bring Polygons, the origami-like, all-in-one measuring spoon, into the fold

With a series of premarked scores, the Polygons measuring spoon is every size of teaspoon or tablespoon you'd ever need in one easy-to-use package.

Smart Home News         October 11, 2016

Match paint colors like a pro with the D battery-sized color muse device

No bigger than the size of a D battery, the color muse is the easy-to-use device capable of perfectly matching paint or flooring colors in minutes.

Smart Home News         October 10, 2016

Spy kit essentials: LIFX's infrared-emitting smart bulb lets security cameras see better

Smart bulb purveyor LIFX unveiled its new infrared-emitting smart bulb geared toward helping security cameras achieve a better field of view at night.

Smart Home News         October 1, 2016

Weekend Workshop: Keep on rocking off the grid with a DIY solar Bluetooth speaker

Forget traditional battery-powered radios, with this week's Weekend Workshop project you'll be harnessing the power of the sun to jam your tunes in no time.

Guides         October 1, 2016

Find out what is lurking in your tap water with the innovative Ecomo bottle

Featuring the ability to show users exactly what is in their tap water -- like mercury or lead -- the Ecomo water bottle will soon launch on Kickstarter.

Smart Home News         September 27, 2016

Weekend Workshop: Electrify your meat with this DIY hot dog cooker

Although BBQ season is in the rearview, this DIY electric hot dog cooker assures there's no need to give up on enjoying perfectly cooked franks.

Guides         September 24, 2016

As cool as the other side of the pillow: Kryo system promises a better night’s rest

By actively cooling a mattress as low as 60-degrees Fahrenheit, the Kryo cooling system promises owners a better night's sleep by regulating temperature.

Smart Home News         September 23, 2016

Siri may open your smart lock-enabled doors to anyone who asks nicely

A Missouri man found out the hard way that his Apple HomeKit-enabled smart home could unlock his smart locks for strangers who simply ask Siri to do so.

Smart Home News         September 22, 2016

The SproutsIO soil-free smart garden is looking to turn everyone's thumb green

Launching on Kickstarter this past week, SproutsIO is the soil-free smart garden that lets anyone grow fresh fruit and vegetables year-round.

Smart Home News         September 21, 2016

Try to find a right angle in Bangalore’s melty, futuristic ‘Elastica’ house

Built by the Bangalore, India-based architecture firm, Cadence Architects, this unique home appears as though it's melting a la a Salvador Dali painting.

Smart Home News         September 18, 2016

Weekend Workshop: Build an old-school lightbulb from pencil lead and a jar

Piece together your own electric light bulb this weekend using little more than eight D-cell batteries, a glass Mason jar, and a graphite pencil needle.

Features         September 18, 2016

GE Appliances issues recall of its Profile top-loading washers due to fire risk

According to a GE recall, three models of its GE Profile top-loading washers may feature faulty electrical components that pose a risk of catching fire.

Smart Home News         September 16, 2016

Despite surpassing its funding goal, smart-lock firm Amadas to shutter campaign

Despite raising more money than it wanted, smart-lock innovator Amadas says it will end its Kickstarter campaign due to confusion over connectivity.

Smart Home News         September 14, 2016

Weekend Workshop: How to make a kick-ass pocket slingshot in an hour

Using nothing more than a hacksaw, an old soda bottle, and a balloon, anyone with a few minutes this weekend can make their own pocket slingshot.

Features         September 14, 2016

Interior design specialist Havenly giving free design advice to iOS 10 users

With Apple's iOS 10 now available on its Apple line of phones, Havenly has announced it's offering free interior design advice for users of iOS 10.

Smart Home News         September 13, 2016

Solid-state fridge pioneer Phononic secures $30 million in funding to expand reach

To help bring its solid-state refrigerators to the masses, the North Carolina-based startup Phononic announced it secured $30 million in equity funding.

Smart Home News         September 13, 2016

Ladders are for losers: This house has a rock climbing wall on it

Outfitted with an exterior rock climbing wall, this Jackson Hole-area home may not be everyone's idea of rest and relaxation, but it certainly is novel.

Smart Home News         September 12, 2016

Microsoft and Liebherr are collaborating on an upcoming line of smart fridges

Microsoft announced this week that it's teaming up with the appliance company Liebherr to help design an imaging capability for its refrigerators.

Smart Home News         September 10, 2016

Weekend Workshop: How to easily build a DIY hand-powered LED flashlight

With little more than an old soda can, some LED lights, and a 12V DC motor, anyone has the ability to easily build their own hand-powered LED flashlight.

Features         September 10, 2016

Chicago’s innovative new streetlights will monitor the city’s every move

This summer, Chicago has moved forward with installing smart devices on street lights geared towards monitoring the city's constantly changing vitals.

Smart Home News         September 8, 2016

Stilla creates a motion-sensing device that’s no bigger than a silver dollar

By simply placing the Stilla Motion device on a backpack, laptop, or purse, owners have the ability to easily track and monitor those items' every movement.

Smart Home News         September 7, 2016

You might live in a shipping container home, if it was this amazing

Built out of eight shipping containers, this ambitious (and incredibly unique) home celebrates the Ecuadorian environment and disassembles like a clock.

Smart Home News         September 4, 2016

Zeppidy is your one-stop shop for online real estate transactions

To help home buyers and sellers feel comfortable with the real estate process, a company named Zeppidy created a fully comprehensive online platform.

Smart Home News         August 31, 2016

Unique Vietnamese home embraces tranquility with its plots of living trees

Flush with natural light and outfit with a bevy of living trees, this unique Vietnamese home is tranquil living at its absolute finest.

Smart Home News         August 30, 2016

Zuckerberg programmed his AI butler to ignore his wife's voice commands

After unveiling a bit about his AI butler back in June, Mark Zuckerberg says the system is nearly ready to share with the public.

Smart Home News         August 29, 2016

This $3.6 million La Jolla home features a roof reminiscent of a blooming lotus flower

Designed by renown architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, this $3.6 million La Jolla home features Douglas fir-clad interior and a blooming lotus flower roof.

Smart Home News         August 28, 2016

Swipe left for a blanket: Digital Hand uses Microsoft’s Kinect to design furniture

Created by industrial designer Nate Asis, the Digital Hand uses Microsoft's motion-sensing Kinect device to uniquely design home furniture.

Smart Home News         August 23, 2016

Prenuptial Housing lets couples on the outs easily split their home in half

Conceptualized by a Dutch entrepreneur, Prenuptial Housing is a prefabricated floating home that easily splits in two should a couple divorce.

Smart Home News         August 21, 2016

Weekend Workshop: Become champ of your office with this DIY Nerf rocket launcher

Be the envy of your office whenever a random Nerf dart war breaks out with this easy-to-build DIY Nerf rocket launcher made out of PVC piping.

Features         August 20, 2016

Weekend Workshop: Light up your love for arcade games with a DIY marquee lightbox

Considering the universal love for retro video games, there's no better way to show appreciation for your favorite classic title than this DIY lightbox.

Guides         August 17, 2016

Sur La Table hopes $130 price tag won’t weigh down feature-heavy kitchen scale

Typical kitchen scales don't cost much more than $20 or $30, but Sur La Table believes its smart scale is worth the $130 price tag.

Smart Home News         August 16, 2016

A Hollywood makeup specialist built the perfect ode to Han Solo in carbonite

In a video posted to Tested's YouTube channel, Hollywood makeup specialist Frank Ippolito shows off his unique Han Solo in carbonite refrigerator.

Smart Home News         August 15, 2016

Pick a spot: You can assemble this wonderful dream home anywhere

Known for their minimal impact on the environment, prefabricated homes don't get much better than this gorgeous one-story abode set in southeastern Uruguay.

Smart Home News         August 14, 2016

The median price for a home in San Jose hits a record high of just over $1 million

A recent report by the National Association of Realtors found San Jose to be the first metro area to see the median prices on its homes top $1 million.

Smart Home News         August 12, 2016

GE and Keurig have their sights set on total beverage-making dominance

Geared toward consolidating every beverage-making device into one appliance, GE and Keurig's Beverage Center quickly whips up coffee, soda, and smoothies.

Smart Home News         August 10, 2016

NXRobo’s Big-I is the robotic butler you’ve always wanted around the house

Capable of learning a near-infinite amount of skills, NXRobo's Big-I robot is the perfect smart home companion. Plus, it kind of resembles Star Wars' R2-D2.

Smart Home News         August 10, 2016