The Leia display system projects holograms you can control with gestures
Using nothing more than water vapor, a projector, and some motion tracking software, the Leia Display System creates interactive holograms
James Dyson’s son built a super-efficient LED light that will last 40 years
With the same obsessive engineering that his father is known for, Jake Dyson has managed to more than triple the lifespan of the traditional LED light
The CoinGuard home security system is just slightly bigger than a quarter
Freshly launched on Kickstarter, this ultra-minimalist home security system relies on a network of quarter-sized motion detectors
Turn your old smartphone into a smart home hub with Rico
Got an old smartphone you're not using? Instead of tossing it out, Rico lets you repurpose it as a home automaiton hub.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of October 5, 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!
Drop a brick in your toilet to help save California
In an effort to alleviate some of the problems that have arisen from California's record-breaking drought, the Drop-A-Brick Project has devised a novel plan
Kor’s new water filter will save you from the tyranny of the filter pitcher
In contrast to that annoying filter pitcher you've probably got in your fridge right now, Kor's new water filter doesn't limit you to just one pitcher
Ikea’s newest furniture line can be assembled without any tools
Rather than forcing you to fiddle with a set of screws and an Allen wrench, Ikea's latest furniture line uses a tool-free system of slots and dowel rods
Philips unveils BlueControl: a device that fights psoriasis with light therapy
Philips has developed a 'wearable' medical device that's been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis by 50%
Beecon is a free app for automating your home with iBeacons
At long last, there's finally an easy-to-use application for managing and controlling iBeacons in your home
The makers of the Ostrich Pillow are back on Kickstarter with a miniature version
If you enjoy sleeping in awkward positions in public places, you'll definitely want to check out the latest Ostrich Pillow from Studio Banana Things
Pavlok, the wristband that uses electric shock to break your bad habits, is now on Indiegogo
Pavlok, a wearable device that promises to help you kick your bad habits by administering small electric shocks, is now live on Indiegogo
Break your bad posture habits with Darma, the slouch-sensing smart cushion
Using an array of embedded sensors, the Darma cushion can track not only your posture, but your heart rate, respiration, and stress levels as well
Perfect your poses with the world’s first smart yoga mat
With the help of resistance-measuring smart fabric and embedded software, the SmartMat can tell when you're perfectly balanced in a given pose
Tilt My Blinds lets you control your window shades remotely via smartphone
Unlike automatic blinds that require professional installation, TMB's shade-tilting module is designed to be retrofitted onto your existing blind rails.
Doorbot rebrands as Ring, unveils redesigned video doorbell
The WiFi connected video doorbell formerly known as DoorBot is dead. It's been rebranded as Ring, and sports a number of new-and-improved features
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of September 28, 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!
iRobot Scooba 450 review
What the Roomba can’t sweep, the Scooba can mop. We put iRobot’s kitchen-friendly cleaning bot to the test with some truly filthy floors, and came away shocked at how well it works.
Move over Coolest Cooler: Krewser is an ice chest you can drive around
Krewser might not be able to make you a margarita, but unlike the Coolest Cooler, this thing can whip you (and your beer) around the parking lot at 18 MPH
The perfect ice cream scoop, designed by an aerospace engineer
Designed by aerospace engineer Michael Chou, the Midnight Scoop is built to alleviate stress on your wrists and make it easier to scoop rock-hard ice cream
Amazon is recruiting developers for a secretive smart home project
After successfully dipping its toes into the smartphone and tablet business, it appears that Amazon is ready to jump into the smart home arena
Microsoft’s Cortana can now control Insteon smart home devices
Included amongst a slew of other features that came with the new and improved Insteon app, you can now control your smart home with Cortana
Normal LEDs look ancient next to Aerelight’s paper-thin OLED desk lamp
While other OLED light fixtures will typically put you back well over $1,000, the Aerelight can be had for just 240 bucks
Boot, axe or battering ram, Haven is the smart door lock that resists them all
If for some reason your deadbolt just doesn't cut it (and moving to a nicer neighborhood is out of the question), check out this innovative new floor lock
Philips to split into two separate companies
As part of its ongoing restructuring effort, Dutch electronics giant Philips plans to split itself into two separate companies
Fabricor’s hydrophobic chef jackets can handle even the messiest cooks
Tired of spending time and energy washing stained uniforms? Fabricor has developed a line of stain-resistant workwear specifically for professional cooks
This pocket-sized sensor could help detect gluten in your food
San Francisco-based startup 6SensorLabs is currently in the process of developing a handheld food testing device that can detect the presence of gluten
Like OKCupid for home renovation projects, Sweeten matches you with local contractors
Have a home renovation or repair project that needs doing, but don't have lots of time to track down the right contractor for the job? Check out Sweeten
Ikea leads the solar revolution, adding panel sales to its stores in eight new countries
After successfully making residential solar panels more accessible to customers in Britain, IKEA is expanding its offering to eight new European countries
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of September 21, 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!
Make your clothes stain-repellant with Sofft hydrophobic fabric softener
Thanks to the work of an ex-Clorox engineer, hydrophobic, stain-repelling clothing might soon be a reality
D-Link’s new smart plug ditches high-tech features for a lower pricetag
Rather than featuring any sort of cutting-edge and marginally useful new technology, D-Links new smart plugs boast something equally enticing: a lower price