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Anova’s new Precision Cooker just raised over $400K in its first day on Kickstarter

Anova dropped its new and improved sous vide cooker on Kickstarter today, and it's already approaching half a million dollars in backer pledges
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With floodlights, speakers, and charging ports, Coolbox puts your toolbox to shame

The Coolbox is a toolbox with a built-in rechargeable battery, a pair of Bluetooth speakers, and a slew of different outlets and ports for you to charge gadgets and tools, as well as few other additions that make it even more useful.
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Keep your air clean with FilterEasy’s subscription-based HVAC filter replacements

It's sort of like a Dollar Shave Club for air filters. For a small subscription fee, FilterEasy will send you replacement HVAC filters on a recurring schedule, so you never have to think about it again.

The world’s smartest desk is now more affordable but still pricey

Stir unveiled a new version of its Kinetic smart desk, the Kinetic M1, which boasts many of the same features and functionality as the original, but at a significantly lower price point.
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This chic wooden end table transforms into an old-school rowing machine

When not in use, the Ram & Row looks like your average wooden end table -- but when you feel like breaking a sweat, it unfolds to become a fully-functional rowing machine.
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Piper can see the terror that flaps in the night with its NV capabilities

iControl Networks today released a new-and-improved version of Piper, its all-in-one, DIY home security system that was already one of the best in the biz. Now it has night vision!
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The world’s first electronic appetite suppression device just got FDA approval

As part of an ongoing effort to quell the country's growing obesity epidemic, the US Food & Drug Administration recently gave its seal of approval to an electronic implant that suppresses hunger by blocking nerve signals between the stomach and brain.
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Just when you thought pinball was dying, Stern dropped in another quarter

Despite being surrounded by some of the most advanced gaming tech in the world, Stern Pinball's booth was one of the hottest spots on the CES showfloor this year -- a beautiful metaphor for the current state of pinball as a whole
Synek

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
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A gigantic 3D printer built this 12,000-square-foot mansion layer by layer

If you thought that the guy who 3D printed his own castle was impressive, then wait 'til you see this massive, 12,000-square-foot mansion built entirely from 3D-printed parts.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of January 18, 2015

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!
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How to perform a DIY energy audit and slash your monthly power bill

Looking to cut down your monthly energy bill? Check out this quick-reference guide to performing a super-thorough DIY home energy audit
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Check out this Vine of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket exploding on an ocean landing pad

SpaceX's much-anticipated first attempt at landing a rocket on a floating drone barge didn't exactly go as planned -- and now the company has posted a short video of the explosion for you to enjoy
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Cree just released a smart bulb that only costs 15 bucks

It was only a matter of time before smart light bulbs became more affordable. Today Cree announced it's releasing smart light bulbs that cost $15 each, so you can start outfitting your home with connected lights.
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Animator uses a Nintendo Powerglove to streamline his stop-motion

Animator Dillon Markey has given the Nintendo Power Glove a new lease on life, and with a few modifications, has put it to use as an ingenious stop-motion animation tool.
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Get tanked: Fishbit monitors all the details of your aquarium

FishBit is an app and connected device to monitor and control your aquarium’s water composition to help your tank thrive. It's basically a Fitbit for your fishy friends, so you always know what's going on.
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New couch doesn’t fit in your car? Get Lugg — it’s like Uber for moving stuff

Don't have your own truck? Lugg is a newly launched mobile app that’s basically like having a friend with a truck who’s available at any time for on-demand, small moves.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, CES 2015 edition

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!
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Floome might save you from a DUI, and it lets you broadcast your buzz on Twitter

If you've ever looked into getting a personal breathalyzer, you've undoubtedly noticed a problem: the cheap ones aren't accurate, and the accurate one are expensive and ugly. Floome is the happy medium you've been waiting for.
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Misfit’s first smart bulb, Bolt, lights up for fitness and health devices

Misfit -- a company best known for its wearable fitness and health trackers-- has just hopped on the smart home bandwagon by announcing Misfit Bolt: A network-connected, color-variable smart bulb.
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Point, click, print: Fuel3D Scanify digitizes 3D objects in under a second

Scanify is a handheld point-and-shoot 3D scanner that allows users to scan objects in high resolution in under a second
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Grind and brew coffee from bed with a smart coffee machine

Smarter, the company behind the world's first connected kettle, has just jumped on the bandwagon and announced a network-connected coffee machine, which will debut at CES 2015.
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Cut down your winter heating bill with these low-tech home hacks

Check out this list of clever, low-cost home hacks to find our favorite ways to save money on your heating bill this winter
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Researchers have finally discovered an effective way to exterminate bedbugs

A team of biologists have been studying bedbugs for past five years in a quest to build a more effective remedy, and now, with the help of a special set of pheromones, they believe they've discovered a working technique.
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Now valued at over $2B, grocery delivery startup Instacart eyes nationwide expansion

On-demand grocery delivery startup Instactart has secured more than $220M in VC funding at a $2B valuation and plans to use that cash to expand operations to the rest of the U.S.
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The upcoming ’12 Monkeys’ remake will sync with your Philips Hue bulbs

Expanding on the success of Philips Hue’s with Sharknado 2, Philips Hue and Syfy have teamed up to make an ambient light track for the 12 Monkeys.
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Fridgeception: LG’s new mega-capacity fridge boasts doors inside of doors

Set to be fully unveiled at CES next week, LG's new Mega-Capacity fridge is the first ever built with a double door-in-door configuration.
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Out with the old, in with the new: How to cash in on your used gadgets

We know you've got a treasure trove of old tech stashed away in your house, so we've put together this guide to help you turn that clutter into cash.
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Use an infrared thermometer to easily spot heat leaks in your house

Infrared thermometers are a cheap, easy, and effective tool you can use to check your home's insulation for leaks. Hit the jump to learn more.
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Keurig recalls millions of coffee makers that squirt users with boiling water

Keurig recently issued a recall for over seven million of its machines, following numerous reports that the coffee brewers have burned users with scalding-hot water.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of December 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!
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3D-printable vacuum accessories let you upgrade your Hoover with a download

Hoover has recently partnered up with MakerBot to release a line of 3D-printable accessories that add extra functionality to your vacuum.
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Add Wi-Fi and HomeKit compatibility to your Roomba with this clever retrofit

Designed to replace the faceplate of your existing Roomba, Thinking Cleaner connects the bot to your home wireless network and gives it all the features and functionality that iRobot forgot to include
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Diagnose ear infections at home with this low-cost smartphone accessory

CellScope's smartphone attachment essentially transforms your device into a fully-functioning, network-connected otoscope to check for ear infections.