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Eye+ digital window makes its display on Kickstarter

A few months after the concept emerged on the Web, Eye+ digital window display has launched on Kickstarter so you can fake any view from your room.

Stoves Richmond Mini Range Cookers will excite the retro lover in you

If your cooking is as colorful as your personality, why not model your kitchen to match both with the Stoves Richmond Mini range cookers?

Dyson gives wood floors a stiffy with its new Hard vacuum-mop hybrid

Dyson is known for making some expensive vacuum cleaners, but now the company is creating its first vacuum-mop hybrid cleaner to tackle hard floor surfaces.

Grow your own furniture with just a dash of water

Instead of wasting your precious day by shopping at Ikea, use those 24 hours to grow your own furniture - no allen wrench required.

Newly developed atomic clock ‘redefines’ the second, but why does that matter?

A team of French scientists have developed an atomic clock so precise, it may just redefine how much time is in a second. But what does that mean for you?

Live where you shower with the Axor WaterDream lamp

The Axor WaterDream collection features an interesting decor that's both a shower head and a lamp. Is living where you shower a thing now?

Empire State Building lit up New York City with a July 4th light show

For those who weren't able to watch fireworks over New York's Hudson River, the Empire State Building gave crowds its own light show to clamor over.

Egg Minder smart tray lets you remotely check the freshness of your eggs

In its recent partnership with GE, design company Quirky has unveiled the Egg Minder: A Wi-Fi tray that lets you check egg freshness right on your phone.

Hearth Lounge heated outdoor furniture keeps you warm under the stars

Curl up on the Hearth Lounge Helios bench and let this heated outdoor furniture warm you up without bringing a Snuggie along.

The TSA joins Instagram to post all the weapons people still bring to airports

If weekly blogs weren't enough to discourage people from bringing weapons and explosives to airports, could the TSA's Instagram efforts do the trick?

E Churrasco barbecue grill promises charcoal cooking at gas ignition speed

For those who don't want to compromise the smoky charcoal barbecue flavor with fast gas cooking, this E Churrasco barbecue grill was made for you.

Video technician accidentally airs porn on a jumbotron billboard

A Chinese video technician was hired to fix a malfunctioning jumbotron when he accidentally broadcasted 10 minutes of porn on said screen.
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15-year-old invents flashlight powered by body heat

Before she can legally buy alcohol, 15-year-old Ann Makosinski has invented a flashlight that's powered by natural heat from the holder's palms.

SONTE digital shade adds color films to boost last-minute Kickstarter funds

Nearing its final Kickstarter project date, SONTE has added a Vivid line of film that can turn your windows a tint of black or red.

ConEdison is giving out kits to help NYC customers own ‘Smart ACs’

ConEdison and ThinkEco are partnering to give New York City customers modlet kits to convert their existing air conditioners into a smart device.

Take your anger out of doing chores via the Manual Trash Compactor

For those who don't own built-in garbage disposal units, this manual trash compactor could be an ideal solution to doubling garbage capacity.

PSiO Mind Booster glasses sends you on an audiovisual stimulation – without the drugs

We can't legally recommend certain substances if you want to go on a brain trip, but we can tell you about the PSiO glasses that'll produce similar effects.

Tattooed fruits are the future of produce branding

The European Union has approved the use of chemicals to condition fruits for laser cutting so companies won't need to brand produce with stickers.

Offline Glass fights back against your antisocial smartphone addiction

For those who are sick of going to bars with friends who can't put their phones down, the Offline Glass is here to prevent that from happening.

New biomedical startup to revive extinct animals, opening the door to a possible Jurassic Park

Ark Corporation, a biomedical startup, is attempting to bring extinct animals back to life by reconfiguring skin samples into reproducing stem cells.

Would you swim in New York City’s East River? +POOL promises to at least filter the water

The East River is notorious for historical pollution but a Kickstarter project vows to create a pool that cleans while letting people recreationally swim.

Netatmo Wi-Fi weather station won’t let you pull a Zooey Deschanel

The Netatmo weather station will tell you more than just current temperature conditions- It'll measure air quality from both outdoor and inside your home.

Teka oven lets you make your own pizza at home – and no, it’s not DiGiorno

Forget calling your local pizza delivery joint and just make your own perfect pie with the new Teka HL 45.15 compact oven.

New rope technology to double elevator travel heights in today’s tallest skyscrapers

KONE's new hoisting technology can enable elevators to travel at twice the distance of what's currently possible, allowing for even taller skyscrapers.

Forget cicadas, these ‘crazy ants’ have invaded and are here to chew up your gadgets

A new breed of anti-pesticide, electronics-gobbling "crazy ants" have made its way to the United States and is causing damages worth millions of dollars.

The Summer Oxford shirt with hidden microfiber cloth encourages lazy cleaning

Cleaning phones with your shirt may be lazy, but if you're gonna do it anyway, consider this oxford shirt with a microfiber cloth sewn underneath.
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Behind the scenes at the grand opening of MakerBot’s Brooklyn factory

MakerBot Industries continues to grow its 3D printing empire with today's grand opening of a production factory in Brooklyn, New York. Here's a look inside.
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Buzzkill: 7 gadgets you need to repel the cicada swarmageddon

Cicadas, mosquitoes, flies - pesky insects are just part of the things that ruin a good summer. Here are 7 gadgets to help eliminate those annoying bugs.
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Fitbit One versus Fitbit Zip: Is the One worth an extra $40?

Just in time for the holiday and new year resolutions, the Fitbit One has begun shipping. Here's what's new about the One versus its budget Zip edition.
points digital road sign puts a literal spin on local explorations

Points digital road sign puts a literal spin on local explorations

Breakfast NY's Points is the street sign of the future. The device can display hyperlocal information and rotate to point toward items it's recommending.

This retractable bike rack scooter is epically wonderful and dangerous

Designer Jason Loveless has invented the scooteRack to double the amount of a passengers on a bike without putting an extra vehicle on the road.
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Hands on with Pebble: The smartwatch that rocked Kickstarter

The Pebble is real, and we got a private hands-on session over at CES to prove it. Well, was it worth the wait?

SONTE ‘Smart Film’ digital shade gives privacy on demand with a smartphone touch

So long, window blinds! The SONTE digital shade is a smart film that lets users adjust the transparency level with just a touch on their smartphone.

Xanga’s shutting down unless it raises $60k by mid-July

Formerly popular web blogging service Xanga is facing the possibility of extinction unless it can raise $60,000 to revamp itself by July 15.