Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 23, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Does cold weather have you worried about bursting pipes? Water Hero has your back
Water Hero, a new device recently launched on Kickstarter, is designed to autonomously monitor and control your home's plumbing system to prevent pipe bursts.
Tired of tangled Christmas lights? Nab yourself a set of wireless ones instead
Rather than drawing power from a poorly camouflaged green wire, these bulbs get their juice from a magnetic field that transfers energy to any receiver inside of it
At just under 8 bucks apiece, Philips’s latest bulbs raise the bar for LEDs
Thanks to their ultra-efficient LEDs and Engery Star certification, Philips' new SlimStyle bulbs are greener than ever -- yet they still only cost just under eight bucks
This idiot-proof frying pan uses sensors to help you cook like a pro
Pantelligent is a sensor-studded frying pan that can pair with your phone to guide you through the cooking process, and ensure pro-level results
Amphiro will decimate your water bill and save the planet in the process
The Amphiro B1 is a small, retrofittable, self-powered shower meter that provides real-time insight into how much water and power you're using
Install the secret passageway you’ve always wanted with the Murphy Door
Utah-based furniture company Murphy Door makes a line of awesome retractable shelving units that make it a snap to install a hidden passageway in your home
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 16, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Check out the badass new shotgun that Apple’s Marc Newson designed for Beretta
Marc Newson's latest creation isn't a phone or a smartwatch -- nor is it an Apple product of any sort. It's a side-by-side double-barrel shotgun.
Drop’s intelligent kitchen scale will tweak the recipe if you’re low on ingredients
Drop will automatically adjust recipes and even suggest substitutions if you're completely out of something.
Can’t resist the snooze button? This alarm clock forces you out of bed with Bluetooth
When the Ramos alarm comes on, it won't shut off until you physically get out of bed and bring your smartphone within range of a small Bluetooth beacon.
Roost adds smartphone connectivity to your oldschool smoke alarm (updated)
Despite the fact that it looks like a regular 9-volt battery from the outside, the Roost lets you connect your smoke alarm to your Wi-Fi network
Belkin and Mr. Coffee joined forces to make a connected coffee pot
After dipping its toes into the world of connected appliances with a smart crock pot, Belkin has collaborated with Mr. Coffee to build a smart coffee maker
Listen up! Mechanical ears are set to invade your home
If recent trends in the startup scene are any indication, it seems that inventors are increasingly gravitating toward sound-based smart home devices
Forget flare guns; this pocket-sized rescue balloon stays aloft for days
Rather than relying on combustible chemicals that burn out after a while, the RescueMe system deploys a large, high-visibility helium balloon into the air.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 9, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
3D printed ‘lacelamps’ cast wildly intricate shadow patterns onto your walls
inspired by the patterns of lace, these 3D-printed lampshades throw wildly intricate shadows onto your walls when placed around a lightbulb
Your cat will go bonkers for this robotic AI mouse toy
With the help of lifelike evasion algorithms and a 360-degree infrared camera, Mousr can scurry around your floor and run from your cat like a real mouse
IFTTT is quietly becoming a smart home powerhouse
In the past couple months, popular web automation service IFTTT has been adding channels for smart home devices at a feverish pace -- and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Who needs air fresheners? Kohler’s new high-tech toilet seat neutralizes odors
Kohler's latest contraption is a toilet seat that uses a small intake fan and replaceable carbon filter to neutralize bathroom odors where they originate
Netgear jumps on the smart home bandwagon with a weatherproof connected camera
Earlier today, Netgear unveiled a new security camera -- the first of many products it plans to release under its newly-minted Arlo smart home brand.
Wal-Mart now sells Insteon home automation gear
Insteon has recently announded that its connected home products and kits are now available in more than 1,500 Walmart stores across the country
The BeON smart bulb is designed to stop break-ins before they happen
With the help of an embedded microphone and some clever programming, BeON can learn your family's habits and make it seem like you're home all the time
Nest’s latest software update displays outside weather, improves behavior-learning features
Good news to anyone who owns a Nest Learning Thermostat -- the company just released a software update that adds some long-requested features to the device.
Verizon’s new wireless router comes smart home-ready with built-in Z-Wave compatibility
In addition to regular Wi-Fi, Verizon's new router also supports the Z-Wave protocol, meaning it can function as a hub for any Z-Wave compatible device.
Cocoon puts an ear to the ground, uses ‘infrasound’ to detect home intruders
Through a clever application of the same technology used for earthquake detection, Cocoon can detect intruders in your house through walls and closed doors.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 2, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
The Fountain app connects you with home improvement experts right when you need them
Rather than forcing you to scour through forums and crowdsourced answer sites, Fountain allows you to video chat with home improvement experts on-demand
New iOS 8 widget lets you control Philips Hue lights from Notifications Center
Freshly launched in the App Store, this new iOS 8 widget allows you to turn your Hue lights on or off right from the iOS Notification Center menu
AirGuard can tell when there’s weed or tobacco smoke in the air
Using a special set of polymer films, the device can accurately detect cigarette and marijuana smoke in a way that a normal smoke alarm cannot.
Hoover Air Cordless Series 3.0 review
If you’re looking for an ultra-maneuverable vacuum that you can whip around your floors with ease, the Hoover Air Cordless should definitely be on your short list.