Calorie-counting microwaves might soon be in our kitchens thanks to GE
GE Global Research has developed a prototype device that can accurately measure the caloric content of any food by showering it with microwaves
Backtracker gives cyclists radar eyes in back of their heads
Tired of constantly looking over your shoulder to make sure you're not going to get nailed by a car? Check out Backtracker - a radar system for your bike
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of July 6, 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!
Leave it to Australians to resurrect gladiator duels with carbon-fiber suits
The Australian startup Unified Weapons Master wants to become the UFC of gladiator duels, using a specially designed carbon-fiber suit that lets opponents exchange blows with weapons without hurting each other.
This sensor-studded toaster uses algorithms to make the perfect slice
Tired of fiddling with imprecise knobs and dials to make the perfect slice of toast? Dualit's latest toaster uses sensors to mitigate human error
Study finds that inefficient connected devices suck up $80 billion of electricity annually
Despite the fact that they're often billed as "eco-friendly," connected devices collectively waste billions of dollars due to inefficient standby modes
Hem delivers easy-to-build furniture you customize online
Hem, an upcoming ecommerce site from Fab, will will allow visitors to design and buy custom furniture pieces that often require zero tools to assemble
ADT launches a new voice control app for its Pulse security and automation system
In an effort to stay relevant amidst the rising tide of cheaper, easier-to-install DIY security systems, ADT today rolled out a new voice-control app
IFTTT adds two new channels for Nest
Adding to it's growing list of connected home devices, web automation service IFTTT today announced support for the Nest Learning Thermostat
Microsoft stores now carry Insteon home automation devices
In an effort to boost its presence in the booming connected home market, Microsoft now carries Insteon devices in all of its retail locations
Synek is like a countertop kegerator you can fill at practically any tap
Kegs are too big, bottles are too small. Synek is juuust right. This ingenious system is basically a refillable kegerator that fits on your kitchen counter
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of June 29, 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!
FDA approves revolutionary ReWalk exoskeleton for non-clinical use
After nearly two years of extensive safety testing, the US Food and Drug Administration has finally given its stamp of approval to ReWalk
GE joins the smart lighting party, unveils its own connected LED bulb
Adding to its rapidly-growing lineup of smart home products, GE pulled the curtain back on a handful connected LED light bulbs today.
Smarten up your oldschool home security setup with Scout’s Takeover box
Looking to ditch your oldschool home security provider, but can't remove their hardwired infrastructure? Check out this Takeover system from Scout
Piper home security system gets updated with new features, lower price
In addition to some extra functionality, the breakout DIY home security hub Piper just got a smaller pricetag
This smart earpiece gives you superhuman hearing
This special earpiece gives you the ability to filter and amplify certain frequencies, allowing you to fine-tune your hearing for certain environments.
Miele hops on the robo-vacuum bandwagon with the RX1 Scout
The robotic vacuum arena just got a bit more crowded as German appliance manufacturer Miele just released it's first floor-cleaning bot
Grovemade winds up a new line of gorgeous wooden watches
Grovemade isn't just about iPhone and iPad cases anymore. Today the company announced a stunning new line of wooden watches
Mow your lawn from your smartphone with Mowz
These days it seems like there's an on-demand service for just about everything, and thanks to Mowz, that now includes getting your grass trimmed
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of June 22, 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!
Microsoft just launched an accelerator program for home automation startups
In an effort to get its foot in the door of the burgeoning connected home market, Microsoft has recently launched an accelerator for smart home tech
Cleaning up your pad? Gone will sell all your old junk for you
Looking to clear out a bunch of old crap from your house, but don't want to spend hours making craigslist posts and following up with buyers? Check out Gone
This 60-second patching system lets you fix a flat without ever taking the tire off your bike
With the help of this brilliant new device, you'll never have to replace the inner tube or fiddle with sealant slime to repair a flat bike tire
Update: Ikea may back off on IkeaHackers cease and desist, will discuss new solutions
Popular DIY furniture blog IkeaHackers.net was recently forced to shut down after Ikea issued a cease and desist order and threatened legal action.
GE teases new fleet of ‘Micro Kitchen’ appliances designed for small spaces
Can't find appliances that fit in your tiny urban apartment? Not to worry -- GE is working on a new fleet of appliances designed for small living spaces
Grovemade launches stunning new line of hardwood and leather desktop accessories
If you're looking to add a touch of class to your boring old desk, check out Grovemade's recently-launched line of hardwood desktop accessories
With $50M in new funding, recipe kit delivery service HelloFresh eyes nationwide expansion
Following a massive Series D round led by Insight Venture Partners, meal kit delivery service HelloFresh might soon be offering its services in your city
Skip the steakhouse and dry age your own beef with SteakLocker
Up until now, dry-aging your own meat required expensive restaurant-grade equipment, but thanks to SteakLocker, you'll soon be able to do it at home
Robomow RS630 review
If you don’t mind dedicating an afternoon to setting it up, Robomow’s flagship RS630 will power through even the most unforgiving terrain and get your lawn looking like a golf course fairway at the touch of a button.
This new hydrophobic coating is completely non-toxic and fabric-friendly
Unlike NeverWet, this new hydrophobic nanocoating is completely non-toxic, and had been designed from the ground up to work with clothing and fabrics
On-demand grocery delivery startup Instacart raises $44 million in VC funding
With a fresh infusion of funding from infamous venture capitalist Andreesen Horowitz, Instacart is readying for nationwide expansion
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of June 15, 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!