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IFTTT to add a new channel for the Revolv smart home hub

IFTTT, the service that allows you to link various web services together, is set to join forces with Revolv, a hub that links your smart home devices
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Bio-reactive expiration labels could spell the end of spoiled food

Bump Mark, winner of the UK regional James Dyson Award, is a clever new expiration label that decays at the same rate as the food inside the package
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GE’s new Green Bean module makes it easy to hack and customize appliances

Want to control your fridge or oven from your smartphone, but don't want to dish out big bucks for a fancy new smart appliance? Check out Green Bean
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Recipe kit delivery startup HelloFresh now delivers to the entire US

After locking down a massive series D funding round back in June, HelloFresh has expanded its services nationwide
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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
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Collar Perfect is the redesigned clothing iron we’ve all been waiting for

Much like a hair straightener, Collar Perfect features two heating elements that can be pressed together to eradicate wrinkles in hard-to-reach areas
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Work out at your workspace with the Glyder

Looking to sneak in some extra exercise while you sit at your desk all day? Check out this low-impact resistance trainer that doesn't make any noise
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This modified Oculus Rift can make the floor transform in front of your eyes (without LSD!)

Using a top-mounted video camera and some custom-built software, this modified Oculus Rift headset can overlay new textures onto any flat surface
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EcoBee’s new smart thermostat can tell exactly what room you’re in

With the help of some accompanying presence sensors, the EcoBee3 smart thermostat can tell not only when you're home, but also what room you happen to be in
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Sentido: A smarter light switch for a smarter home

With four multi-touch pads that can be programmed to perform different functions, Sentido gives you a greater degree of control than a flip switch
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of September 14, 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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Here are the best places to watch tonight’s Northern Lights show

Curious if you'll be able to see tonight's aurora, caused by the solar flare that happened a few days ago? Check out our guide to pinpoint the best location
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Keep an eye on your home (literally) with this creepy new motion sensor from Fibaro

Rather than rocking the same boring old security camera aesthetic you're used to, Fibaro's new motion sensor looks like a miniaturized Eye of Sauron
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This ‘sensory substitution vest’ could help deaf people hear through their skin

By capturing incoming sounds and translating them into vibrations felt through the skin, this high-tech vest might help deaf people regain their hearing
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Rise up and work anywhere with the ultraportable StandStand standing desk

Thanks to it's minimalist three-piece design, the StandStand can be broken down in seconds and transported to a new work area
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Canviz lets you hang Harry-Potter-syle animated art on your walls

With support for animated .gif files, the Canviz digital art frame allows you to display moving, interactive images on your walls
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This 1984-inspired fashion line hides your cellular data from prying eyes

With the help of a small pouch lined with metallic fabric, all garments in this 1984-inspired clothing line will conceal your location data from Big Brother
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Palate’s smart grill is like a George Foreman on steroids

Thanks to a slew of embedded sensors and an accompanying mobile app, the Palate smart grill makes preparing perfectly-cooked food easier than ever
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Nest quietly announces Dropcam integration, support for older home automation platforms

During this year's CEDIA expo in Denver, Nest recently announced new compatibility with Dropcam, as well as support for older home automation platforms
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Alba: A responsive light bulb that can sense your presence and learn your preferences

In addition to the standard smartphone controls, Alba sports an array of presence sensors, so it can turn itself on or off intelligently when you enter or leave a room
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of August 31, 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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Zen thermostat is a cheaper, simpler, squarer version of Nest

Rather than focusing on advanced learning algorithms and presence sensors, Zen thermostat is stripped won to only the smart features you really need
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At last, scented duct tape is finally here!

Forget all those silly patterns and wacky neon colors -- Duck brand has just released a new line of duct tape rolls that have scented adhesive
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SolarSocket offers an easy DIY way to dabble in off-the-grid electricity

Solar Socket, a project that's currently raising funds for production on Kickstarter, is a solar-powered USB wall outlet that won't break the bank
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Time lapse video solves the mystery of Death Valley’s sailing stones

With the help of time lapse photography, rugged equipment, and a fair bit of luck; researchers have finally caught Death Valley's sailing stones in the act
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Dyson teaser video for “Project N223” hints at potential robotic vacuum launch

Dyson has just posted a new teaser video to YouTube, and while the footage is fairly cryptic, there are hints that suggest it'll soon release a robot vacuum
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Toshiba’s new robo-vacuum has a self-emptying bin

In addition to a host of advanced navigational sensors, Toshiba's newest robotic vacuum cleaner can empty its own bin when it gets too full
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Smart plug startup Zuli just raised $1.65M in seed funding

Zuli, makers of a unique smart plug that can sense a user's location and use that information to automate tasks, has just raised a new $1.65M seed round
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8 easy tips for keeping your smart home secure

Learn how to safeguard your connected Internet of Things gizmos from malicious attacks in this simple tutorial on how to secure your smart home
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Keep a close watch on fevers with this wireless, app-enabled smart thermometer

Time to ditch that mercury-filled antique you keep in your cabinet -- Fever Smart is an app-enabled thermometer that you can monitor from anywhere
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Turn any flat object into a table with the colorful new Floyd Leg

Just a few months after concluding a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, designer Kyle Hoff is back with a newer, more colorful version of the Floyd Leg
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Sodastream unveils new line of all-metal, retro-inspired carbonation machines

Hearkening back to the design aesthetics of the 1950's, Sodastream's newest line of carbonation machines hopes to bring some color back into your kitchen
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of August 24, 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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Upgrade your boring old light switches with these flossy knurled brass knobs

The guys from Buster & Punch are back again, this time with a new line of industrial-style light switches and dimmer knobs