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!
Leaving town? This box won’t just detect a burst pipe, it will stop it automatically
Lowe's has just added an ingenious new gizmo to its popular Iris home automation line: a smart water valve that can automatically shut off if a pipe bursts
Photoluminescent resin makes this wooden table look like something out of Tron
To give his latest project a creative twist, DIYer Mike Warren added photoluminescent powder into the resin on a table, creating a filler that charges up in sunlight and emits a cool blue glow when in partial or complete darkness.
Torn knee joint? Don’t worry, this 3D-printed implant will help you grow a new one
Instead of replacing meniscus with an artificial insert, researchers have devised a way to use 3D printing in conjunction with stem cells to encourage your body to regrow the damaged cartilage in torn knee joint on its own.
Long-awaited Google Now voice controls might soon be coming to Nest
Based on some recently discovered features, it appears that Nest will soon integrate with Google Now, making temperature adjustments possible via spoken commands on your smartphone.
Ingenious winged design lets this hybrid drone fly up to 100 km/h
Thanks to an ingenious form factor, the X PlusOne can take off, hover, land like a traditional quadcopter, and also accelerate forward like a wing drone
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of December 14, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Build your own expanding table with these downloadable DIY instructions
Contractor and garage tinkerer Scott Rumschlag has spent the last couple years developing his own version of the iconic Fletcher Capstan table, and has recently begun selling the plans online for just 29 bucks
Ready, set, drink: Somabar cranks out craft cocktails in under 5 seconds
Using an ingenious system that pumps and mixes liquids almost simultaneously, Somabar is able to mix and dispense cocktails in just a few seconds
Lumo’s LED-studded cycling gear boosts safety without losing subtlety
Thanks to up-and-coming London-based startup Lumo, you'll no longer have to sacrifice fashion for the sake of safety (or vise-versa) on your ride to work
Store your keys where you’ll never lose them with this magnetic light switch cover
On the outside, NeoCover looks like any other light switch cover, but beneath its unassuming exterior, it's outfitted with a set of powerful neodymium magnets, allowing it to double as a key holder.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of December 7, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Automate your home on the cheap with Clime’s tiny, multi-purpose sensors
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.
This automated homebrew machine takes the guesswork out of making beer
Brewie makes it easy to brew beer at home by automating the entire process, but also giving you complete control over all the different brewing parameters
Moving soon? This app makes updating your address less of a headache
In a nutshell, Updater allows you to link all your accounts to one simple app, so when it comes time to update your address, it only takes a couple clicks
An educated guess on what Nest’s next product will be
Based on some recent happenings, and a strategic analysis of the company's past, we've made an educated guess on what Nest's next product will be
US Trademark Office approves Apple patent that would give iPhones cat-like reflexes
A recently-filed patent from Apple outlines the concept for a new smart-drop technology that would keep your iPhone from landing on its face
Control your entire smart home with Logitech’s powerful new Harmony remotes
With a hub that speaks almost every home automation protocol, and compatibility with over a quarter million devices, Logitech's new Harmony lineup is nuts
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 30, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Worried your kid might stick a paperclip in the electrical outlet? Check out Brio
Unlike traditional outlets, which are always live, Brio will remain "off" until it senses an actual plug with a valid electrical load.
Inflatable walls puff the Fugu from carry-on to full-size luggage in seconds
With the help of a small electric motor, the Fugu suitcase's walls can be inflated, transforming it from carry-on size to full-size suitcase in just a few seconds.
Wave hello to the gesture-controlled smart home with OneCue
Rather than having you whip out your phone every time you need to switch something on or off, OneCue is designed to activate connected devices with gestures
Does cold weather have you worried about bursting pipes? Water Hero has your back
Water Hero, a new device recently launched on Kickstarter, is designed to autonomously monitor and control your home's plumbing system to prevent pipe bursts.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 23, 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!
Tired of tangled Christmas lights? Nab yourself a set of wireless ones instead
Rather than drawing power from a poorly camouflaged green wire, these bulbs get their juice from a magnetic field that transfers energy to any receiver inside of it
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 16, 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!
At just under 8 bucks apiece, Philips’s latest bulbs raise the bar for LEDs
Thanks to their ultra-efficient LEDs and Engery Star certification, Philips' new SlimStyle bulbs are greener than ever -- yet they still only cost just under eight bucks
This idiot-proof frying pan uses sensors to help you cook like a pro
Pantelligent is a sensor-studded frying pan that can pair with your phone to guide you through the cooking process, and ensure pro-level results
Amphiro will decimate your water bill and save the planet in the process
The Amphiro B1 is a small, retrofittable, self-powered shower meter that provides real-time insight into how much water and power you're using
Install the secret passageway you’ve always wanted with the Murphy Door
Utah-based furniture company Murphy Door makes a line of awesome retractable shelving units that make it a snap to install a hidden passageway in your home
Check out the badass new shotgun that Apple’s Marc Newson designed for Beretta
Marc Newson's latest creation isn't a phone or a smartwatch -- nor is it an Apple product of any sort. It's a side-by-side double-barrel shotgun.
Drop’s intelligent kitchen scale will tweak the recipe if you’re low on ingredients
Drop will automatically adjust recipes and even suggest substitutions if you're completely out of something.
Can’t resist the snooze button? This alarm clock forces you out of bed with Bluetooth
When the Ramos alarm comes on, it won't shut off until you physically get out of bed and bring your smartphone within range of a small Bluetooth beacon.
Roost adds smartphone connectivity to your oldschool smoke alarm (updated)
Despite the fact that it looks like a regular 9-volt battery from the outside, the Roost lets you connect your smoke alarm to your Wi-Fi network