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Sleep Number’s It Bed arrives on your doorstep with sleep-tracking sensors

Sleep Number will start delivering the sensor-filled It Bed on September 19.
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Cree says its new $5 LED bulbs are its best yet at illuminating, showing off color

Cree has updated its entire line of $5 LED light bulbs.
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Ask Alexa, and she’ll turn on your GE appliances for you

Amazon's Alexa talks to GE appliances through the Geneva skill.
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HomeKit app shows Android users are out of luck with Apple smart-home tech

The iOS 10 update will bring a native HomeKit app that Android phones can't take advantage of.
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A washer that kills germs in cold water and more cool laundry machines from IFA 2016

At IFA 2016, you'll find a place packed to the gills with appliances. While geared toward the European markets, We hope to see some of them in the U.S.
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Haier adds a combination washer-dryer drum to its Duo washer

At last year's IFA, Haier introduced a pair of stacked washers in one machine. This year, it added a combo washer-dryer to the bottom drum,
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Hover Hoover’s new gadget over your laundry, and it will tell you how to clean it

Hoover introduced its TED washing machine device at IFA 2016. It can detect what sort of clothes are in the machine, if you scan them first.
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This countertop smart oven watches your cookies and stops cooking before they burn

The Midea Fun Smart Oven is pretty smart. It recognizes the color of your food and tracks it, turning itself off before it burns.
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Whip it good: Bosch’s new mixer knows just when to stop mixing your eggs

Bosch's AutoCook and OptiMum mixer debuted at IFA 2016.
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Knock on LG’s new fridge, and it will turn transparent or bring up Windows

LG introduced a smart version of its InstaView fridge at IFA 2016, and it runs on Windows 10.
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Electrolux raises the dishwasher bar by letting you lift up the lower basket

Electrolux's AEG Mastery Range includes dishwasher, oven, and washing machine innovations.
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Your whole life can be connected to the Internet of Things with SensePeanut

Meet SensePeanut, described as an "innovative range of smart sensors designed to bring affordable, easy-to-use connected life functionality to the masses."
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Check the temperature of your meat from your phone with Sharp’s Love2Cook Oven

The Sharp Love2Cook is a new smart oven that uses an app.
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Miele says it’s finally figured out a better bagless vacuum

Miele has never made a bagless vacuum until the Blizzard CX1.
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Bosch and the Drop kitchen scale are getting connected

Soon, those with Bosch ovens with Home Connect will be able to integrate their Drop scales with their appliance. Drop wants to be your personal sous chef.
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Pre-order Brewie and you’ll soon be brewing up your own craft beers at home

After a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns, the world's first automated home brewery, known as the Brewie, is available for preorder.
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Your presence can light up a room with the new Philips Hue motion sensor

Your presence can literally light up a room if that room features the new Philips Hue motion sensor.
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Nanoleaf’s triangular panels offer a new, modular take on lighting

Nanoleaf introduced the Aurora at CES 2016. The triangular shaped panel has color-changing LED lights that are compatible with HomeKit.
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Grand designs for a flat fee: These six sites will help you decorate your home

Looking to spruce up your abode without having to shell out for a renowned interior designer? For a flat fee, these sites will help decorate your home.
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The Perseus smart mirror shows you so much more than your reflection (Update)

Perseus is a smart mirror you can get on Kickstarter right now.
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Wi-Fi Nomiku Sous Vide Circulator review

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Infuse your own spirits in just a few hours using the sous vide method

Sous vide isn't just for making the perfect steak. You can use it to infuse alcohol with fruit or herbs or turn vodka into gin.
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Nest brings its camera to the great outdoors, or at least your front porch

Unlike many outdoor security cameras, the Nest Cam Outdoor has two-way audio, so you can yell at those damn kids to get off your lawn.
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How to select a wine cooler (and we don’t mean Bartles and Jaymes)

If you've never bought a wine fridge or wine cooler before, we have some tips.
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LG Hom-Bot robotic vacuum review

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The Fellow Duo coffee maker takes a crack at the French press — with a twist

The Fellow Duo is a French press coffee maker with a twist -- just twist to release the coffee while the grounds stay in a separate chamber.
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Electrolux Dryer with Allergen Cycle Review

EFLS617SIWO Electrolux Washer

Electrolux Perfect Steam Washer Review

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Check your Fitbit from the wall using Wink’s Relay light switch

Wink's Relay light switch lets you call an Uber, shows your Fitbit stats, and works with IFTTT.
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Force of Nature Cleaner review

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Comcast, Alarm.com acquire parts of Icontrol to boost smart-home offerings

Comcast and Alarm.com each acquired different parts of Icontrol's home-automation business.
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People want big kitchens, but aren’t really interested in having others over

The 2016 Houzz & Home survey has insights about home renovations in 2015. Kitchens remain a focal point, but dinner guests are few and far between.
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Put this smart thermometer in your kid’s ear to get advice on how to combat her fever

The Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer uses an app to track your symptoms.
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Staying at an Airbnb or in a hotel is less scary with this portable security system

TripSafe is a portable security system with wedges for you to jam under the door at your hotel or Airbnb.