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Twine Wireless Interactive Module
Wouldn't it be nice to have a device that will inform you by text or email when something happens somewhere? It would be good to have a text or an email sent to you if your laundry's done or just an alert in case your basement gets flooded when you are away. People with enough knowledge in hardware and programming can easily make a device for themselves to do these kinds of things. But for those w... [Read More]
Samsung LED Bulbs Coming To The US
Even if you think that people are getting more concerned with the environment, it seems that most people are just not doing all that they can. One case in point is the slow acceptance of more energy efficient LED lighting in homes. There are still a lot of people who prefer to use incandescent bulbs that waste a lot of energy to provide its light. One reason for this might be the lack of choices a... [Read More]
Curve Touch Lamp
Sometimes, it is not just the features of a certain device that makes it appealing. There are times that looks play a very big part in it. Just by looking at this new Curve Touch Lamp and you would instantly understand. The Curve Touch Lamp is an elegant looking lamp that features simple lines and a minimalist styling. Its sleek chrome body makes it look more like a sculpture than a lamp. It comes... [Read More]
Brinno PHV1330 PeepHole Viewer
Most homes have that common peephole found in doors as a basic safety feature. It allows home owners to have a look at who may be on the other side of the door before opening it. But the best thing that people may be able to get is the distorted features of the person, which can sometimes affect proper identification. Well, technology can change all that with devices like the Brinno PHV1330 PeepHo... [Read More]
Bridge "True" Universal Remote Wants Your Funding
The promise of universal remotes is that it can control many AV devices, but with the introduction of new additions to your usual entertainment system the humble remote could not seem to catch up. This is what New York-based start-up Convergence Technologies would like to provide: A "true" universal remote that can also control the cable box, gaming system, and even the digital streamer. The remot... [Read More]
Bright Blind: The Window Blinds That Light Up
Every now and then there are devices that come to our attention that really has that unique and somewhat captivating feature. It is not always the most complicated of devices that gets such attention. Sometimes, a simple everyday device given a unique and distinct feature can have the same effect. One such example is the unique Bright Blind, the window blind that lights up. While most window blind... [Read More]
Philips "Urban Beehive" Concept Keeps Honeybees Indoors
Health experts agree that honey makes a better natural sweetener compared to sugar, but the availability of honey has been scarce lately as concerns about dwindling honeybee population become alarming. Philips tries to answer the problem by making every home breed its own indoor beehive. The "urban beehive" is the latest from Philip's "microbial home" concept. The system is part flower pot and par... [Read More]
Make Whiteboards Out of Walls with WhiteyPaint
Want to add some quirky fun in your home or office? You might want to turn yoru boring white wall into a floor-to-ceiling whiteboard. WhiteyPaint aims to give your wall some use by applying three coats of quick-drying, translucent paint that enables you to write on the wall with whiteboard markers. You can even erase what you have written on the wall conveniently with an eraser. WhiteyPaint works ... [Read More]
GiiNii AudioBulb
With a lot of accessories made for the iPhone or the iPad, a unique take of a common function usually makes some of such accessories stand out. It even makes for a unique selling point. Just consider this new GiiNii AudioBulb- it is not just a portable wireless speaker for your iDevice, it is also a light bulb. The unique GiiNii AudioBulb comes with a 2.25 inch full range speaker housed in a uniqu... [Read More]
Scosche HRDTX Home Radiation Detector
With the threat of radiation seemingly being made obvious such as what happened to Fukushima in Japan, there might be a need for homes to constantly monitor such threats. Monitoring radiation levels may become more essential nowadays, especially for those who might be living near nuclear power plants where a natural catastrophe can easily change the landscape at any time. In order to keep people w... [Read More]