Who should fix Internet of Things cybersecurity? Congress takes a crack at it
While the U.S. government has held a tight rein on security for networked devices like computers and cellphones, a bipartisan groups of legislators is now taking on the issue of cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices by introducing a bill that would set new security standards.
Sonic Soak and its 50,000 cleaning vibrations make a big splash at launch
Cleaning delicate or rare items or finding a decent cleaner while traveling can be a big pain but a new portable cleaning device called the Sonic Soak, is smaller than an iPhone and cleans using 50,000 ultrasonic vibrations per second to knock out stains and odors.
How to clean a cast-iron skillet
Durable, affordable, and almost impossible to mess up, a cast-iron skillet is the workhorse of the American kitchen. There are a wide variety of ways to clean and maintain a cast iron skillet, which can be one of the most useful tools in your kitchen. Here's how to take care of your most treasured cooking device.
Switzerland’s 3D-printed, robot-built DFAB House is open for research
The DFAB House at ETH Zurich university is using digital construction, 3D printing, and robot assembly units to transform how homes are built, test new building technologies, and make construction smarter and more sustainable.
Fans of the fellowship can buy this hobbit-style home for under $200K
No pressure to destroy the one ring here: Just stay home. This "hobbit house" in River Falls, Wisconsin is not only airy, energy-efficient and solidly-built, it's also for sale at a bargain price of $190,000, down nearly $100,000 from its original listing price.
Smart home technology may help senior citizens remain independent
Smart home technology has offered a wide variety of benefits to homeowners from security to child care to entertainment but a new survey from the Consumer Technology Association finds that elderly citizens may be more willing to adopt the technology in order to remain independent.
This new smoke detector can tell real fires from cooking mishaps
Cooking-related nuisance alarms have long been a common occurrence since homeowners and residents started keeping the alarms in their homes and apartments all the time but 2GIG's new smoke, heat, and freeze detector can tell the difference in smoke from synthetic materials and smoke from roasting a chicken.
This recent study shows we’re already accustomed to our A.I. assistants
Stone Temple, a subsidiary of Perficient Digital surveyed 1,700 users of smartphones and other digital devices and found that people are becoming accustomed to using voice commands at a progressive rate, not to mention adopting new technologies like IoT, digital assistants and smart speakers..
Smart home tech hits the kitchen sink, which now responds to voice commands
Indiana-based kitchen and bath appliance manufacturer Delta is dipping its toes into the smart home technology market with a new innovation, VoiceIQ, that enables its faucets to sync with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa-assisted devices inducing smart phones and speakers to enable voice commands.
Adobe’s new survey finds voice technology is gaining in popularity, expanding
Adobe Analytics always surveys 1,000+ consumers this time of year about their feelings about voice technology and this year's results are promising, demonstrating that voice technology is popular with consumers, who are happy with their voice assistants and increasing adoptions of smart speakers.
Move over, IKEA, this British developer is building flat-pack homes
The UK's Manchester community may be better known for football but as one of the fastest-growing cities in England, housing is becoming a priority and the developer Urban Splash is tackling the problem with flat-pack smart homes that can be assembled quickly and even reconfigured as needed.
This futuristic tiny smart home prototype hopes to inspire architects everywhere
Control4 is well known in the smart home market for its personalized automation and control solutions that work with over 12,000 products worldwide, but the global provider unveiled a surprise this month with a prototype of a tiny smart home that combines aesthetic design with smart home technology.
Samsung lets slip that its Galaxy Home speaker will be here by April
Samsung spent a lot of time and money lauding a plethora of new products including four new smartphones, 5G capability, and the Galaxy Fold foldable phone that basically turns a smartphone into a tablet on command, but news about its much-lauded Galaxy Home smart speaker went missing, until today.
Colored fridges are back, baby! GE’s new appliances revive the 1950s trend
Color is one of the most marketable aspects of a smart home product and GE Appliances is going all in on its new Cafe line of appliances with stainless steel black and white colors to launch, followed by an assortment of four separate color hardware options this fall.
Amazon’s wall clock is back on the market after Bluetooth snafus
Amazon doesn't make too many missteps when it comes to product launches but its Amazon Wall Clock, designed to augment timers by connecting to Alexa-enabled smart speakers, was abruptly pulled from sale in January and is only now, after some tweaks, available again for order from the retail giant.
Qualcomm goes all-in on Amazon Alexa voice control with a new development kit
Qualcomm Technologies is giving a major boost to smart home device manufacturers with a new addition to its popular mesh Wi-Fi networks. A new development kit is designed to enable the Amazon Alexa Voice Service in new devices with minimal time and financial investment.
Researchers are once again trying to science the gluten out of bread
For the nearly half a million Americans or more who have trouble stomaching bread and other products that contain gluten, science may soon have a solution. The Washington Post reports that a variety of potential cures are in development, including gene-edited bread and alterations to carbs and fiber.
Innit showcases new solutions for LG’s Signature Kitchen Suite at KBIS 2019
LG Electronics USA is making quite the splash at this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, with new innovations from a host of partner technologies including from Innit, which is bringing new video instructions and adaptive cooking programs to match the capabilities of LG's Signature Kitchen Suite.
Perlick brings a bigger, bolder version of its high-tech fridge to KBIS 2019
Perlick unveiled a ton of new products at last year's KBIS show in Las Vegas, and this year is no different as the company shows off its new 30-inch column refrigerator featuring four distinct temperature zones, a dual-chamber air filtration system, a touchscreen, and ahumidity monitor.
KBIS 2019: LG adds Tovala’s meal platform to its array of smart oven add-ons
LG Electronics USA is working hard to capture its segment of the smart kitchen market and the company is bypassing some proprietary technology options, instead partnering with many smart kitchen apps like SideChef, Innit and Drop, and most recently integrating Tovala's meal delivery platform.
At KBIS 2019, LG brings its biggest lineup of Amazon Dash-equipped appliances
LG Electronics may not have the biggest portfolio of Wi-Fi connected smart appliances in the industry, but its commitment to Amazon's popular Dash supply replenishment platform is firm after it announced before KBIS 2019 that its entire portfolio of dishwashers and laundry appliances will run Amazon Dash.
Abode Systems taps HelloTech for professional security system installations
Abode Systems is rapidly expanding into the smart home security market and now the company is hoping to reach more smart home customers than ever before with a brand-new partnership with tech support giant HelloTech to provide new customers with enhanced do-it-for-me home security installations.
With new blueprints, Amazon empowers anyone to create Alexa skills in minutes
Amazon launched its Skills Blueprints initiative last year to help users create and publish new and custom Alexa skills in minutes using easy-to-use templates and now the technology giant is handing out a new and improved model that includes more customization, bells and whistles.
August celebrates No. 1 ranking with white, limited-edition smart lock
August just hit one billion lock operations and was named the top-selling smart lock of 2018 and the smart home manufacturer is celebrating by releasing a very limited edition of its classic smart lock in blinding white, coupled with its Connect Wi-Fi Bridge.
iRobot brings its Roomba tech to the backyard with the Terra autonomous mower
iRobot is already home to a bunch of bestselling smart home devices, notably its Roomba robot vacuum, and now the smart device maker is heading outside the home by releasing a new robot lawnmower called Terra, which will use Roomba's mapping technology and a new wireless communications system.
Swidget is an adaptable outlet able to run smart gizmos in your smart home
Canadian tech company Swidget made its entrance into the smart home market at CES 2019 by launching its first product, a smart outlet that retails for $40 that can be outfitted with interchangeable inserts to control smart home devices, enable digital assistants, and hide smart home technology from plain view.
Abode Systems upgrades its smart home gateway with new chip and Z-Wave Plus
Palo Alto-based Abode Systems announced that it's releasing the next generation of its smart home gateway in 2019, both as a stand-alone product and as part of its popular smart home security kit. The new version will include both 4G cellular backup and enhanced Z-Wave support.
With focus on interoperability, is Nevo Butler a smarter home hub?
Universal Electronics brought a surprise to CES 2019 in the form of a new smart home hub codenamed Nevo Butler that promises to unify smart home control across security, entertainment, and hospitality devices, all enabled by the company's proprietary A.I. system and TrulyHandsfree voice control.
Amazon patents a technology to help Alexa fight fake voice attacks
Amazon's Alexa is ever-evolving and according to a new patent filed by Amazon, the company has developed a new technology that would help the digital assistant identify fake voice attacks, such as playing a pre-recorded command and help stop Alexa users from being spoofed.
IKEA’s new blinds for the smart home arrive April 1 in the U.S.
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is continuing its advance towards the smart home market with a highly-anticipated new product called FYRTUR, which turns out to be a set of remote- or app-controlled blackout blinds for the smart home that are expected to be available in the U.S. by April 1.
PicoBrew launches professional-grade brewing appliances, new distiller at CES
After nearly a decade in the home brewing industry, PicoBrew decided to go big at CES 2019 by introducing its new Z Series of professional-grade brewing appliances that come in scalable models that can brew up to 10 gallons of craft beer, cold brew coffee or kombucha at a time.
Military-grade baby monitor called Miku was a hit with parents at CES 2019
Los Angeles-based startup Miku has a massive hit on its hands if the reaction of guests and baby technology experts at CES have anything to say about its new Miku Baby Monitor, a revolutionary new tool for parents that uses A.I. and machine learning to create a more complete picture of a baby's life and health.
LaMetric teased Sky, an upcoming app-controlled mosaic light panel, at CES 2019
Smart home startup LaMetric is best known for a versatile alarm clock called LaMetric Time but the company dazzled guests at CES 2019 with a colorful new product called Sky, which is made up of individual multi-colored LED lights that can be assembled into a preconfigured or customized work of art to hang on the wall.
Here are the craziest things that work with Amazon Alexa at CES 2019
Amazon is one of the most powerful companies in the world, and its presence at CES 2019 is as substantial as ever. Here are a bunch of products that you wouldn't think would work with Alexa, and yet they have gone ahead and integrated the digital assistant. What's next, an Alexa-enabled wall?