This digital ingredient dispenser will make you suck less at baking
As with any activity that requires precision, measuring ingredients is an activity that's best left to a machine -- a machine like PantryChic
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of July 27, 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!
Hands on: UpDesk UpWrite Midnight
Can a standing desk really boost your metabolism, strengthen your back, and add years to your life? We’re not sure about that last one, but we’re definitely feeling better after a few weeks with UpWrite’s Midnight standing desk.
Blink might be the most affordable DIY home security system yet
Despite boasting a staggeringly low price of just 49 bucks, Blink, a new project on Kickstarter, sports a veritable boatload of different sensors
Sharknado 2 will sync with Philips Hue to play a special ambient light track during the film
Thanks to a partnership between Philips and Syfy, you'll be able to watch 'Sharknado 2' with a specially made-ambient light track to accompany the film
Hello Sense won’t just tell you how well you slept; it will tell you why
Thanks to an array of environmental sensors and a movement tracker, Hello Sense makes it easier to pinpoint what's waking you up at night
This UK supermarket gets all of its power from rotting vegetables
The Sainbury's grocery store in Cannock, England, gets 100 percent of it's power from recycled food waste that it produces.
Wish come true: The Genie smart lock may have year-long battery life
Unlike some of the network-connected smart deadbolts we've seen in the past, this smart door handle is designed to operate on batteries for a full year
Forget drinking, Vapshot lets you literally inhale your booze
Vapshot, maker of the vaporized liquor dispenser of the same name, has just released a miniaturized version of its flagship product
No Febreze needed: Table Air knocks out smells along with pollen, dust, viruses
In addition to a particulate matter filter designed to catch pollen and dust, Table Air sports a UV disinfectant system that helps murder airborne viruses
Update: Emberlight, the socket that turns any light into a smart light, is now on Kickstarter
Thanks to Emberlight, soon you won't have to spend big bucks to outfit your home with smart, network-connected lights -- you can use the bulbs you've got
This gum-stick-sized gizmo will tell you if your drink has been drugged
Pd.id is the first battery-powered and fully-reusable device that can detect the presence of so-called "date rape drugs" in your drinks
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of July 20, 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!
No network? No problem. GoTenna lets you message your buddies without cell service
goTenna is basically a low-power radio transceiver that allows you to use your phone like a CB radio and send messages in the absence of a cellular network
Keep your lawn looking lush with the Hydros intelligent irrigation system
This freshly-launched Kickstarter project hopes to make your yard smarter and save you money on your water bill with an array of in-ground sensors
Jet-inspired fins help this ultra-efficient cookware heat up 40% faster
With the help of a special finned design, these pots and pans are able to transfer heat with drastically higher efficiency than traditional cookware
Hello, kitty: Feline facial recognition lets this feeder track your cat’s diet
With the help of special weight sensors and a unique feline facial recognition system, Bistro allows cat owners to monitor the eating habits of their cats
Smart climate control startup Tado raises $13.6M to go head-to-head with Nest in Europe
Tado, maker of an up-and-coming line of smart thermostats and intelligent AC controllers, has just closed a new round of funding
Low-cost Clime sensors aim to bring DIY home automation the masses
if you dig the idea of putting sensors in your home to monitor and control it, but don't like the big price tags of home automation tech, check out Clime
Nest teams up with Samsung to create Thread, a new home automation networking protocol
Nest, Samsung, ARM, and a handful of other tech firms have joined forces to create a new home networking standard called Thread
Home Depot now carries MakerBot Replicators in a handful of retail stores
Curious about 3D printing and how it works, but not enough to actually buy one yet? Good news -- you can now check them out in person at Home Depot stores
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of July 13, 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!
Who needs sights anymore? DARPA has just developed self-guiding bullets
DARPA, the advanced research wing of the US Department of Defense, has successfully developed bullets that can redirect themselves mid-flight
Beat the summer heat with the Monolyth smart AC unit
Instead of dishing out big bucks on a brand new smart AC system, Monolyth allows you to update your existing setup and give your normal AC a brain
Kanka is a portable rotisserie grill you can set up practically anywhere
Take your grilling game to the next level this summer with Kanka, a clever rotisserie grilling system designed to be lightweight ultra-portable
Misfit steps up its sleep tracking game with new Beddit integration
As part of a new partnership, Misfit Wearables has just announced a new integration with the super-advanced sleep tracking device Beddit
EcoDrain recycles the wasted heat from your shower water
Ever wondered how much energy is literally going down the drain every time you shower? Hint: It's a lot. But don't worry, EcoDrain can ease the pain
Honda’s experimental smart home is now open source
Using solar power, an intelligent energy management system, and high-efficiency appliances, Honda's "Smart Home US" goes beyond zero impact.
One less errand! Swash lets you do your dry cleaning at home
Say goodbye to your weekly run to the dry cleaning shop -- Swash lets you do it from the comfort of your own home at the touch of a button
Cut down your heating & cooling costs with smartphone-controlled E-Vents
Smart thermostats can help you cut down on energy costs, but they're only one part of the equation. Give your HVAC system a break with smart vent covers
Acton’s remote-free RocketSkates are like mini Segways you strap to your feet
Regardless of the fact that they're not actually rocket propelled, these RocketSkates are still one of the coolest things to hit Kickstarter in months