Krystle Vermes
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 187 articles
Krystle Vermes is a professional writer, blogger and podcaster with a background in both online and print journalism. Her passions include everything tech, sports, and the paranormal. When she isn’t freelance reporting, she’s breaking news on her blog, GetSpooked.net, and podcasting. Krystle is a graduate of Suffolk University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism.
Put pHin in your pool, and it orders exactly what you need to keep it clean
Cleaning a pool is a pain, and pHin is a smart pool device that promises to make it easier. It monitors your water quality and automatically orders new supplies when things start to get funky.
Turn your coffee table into a booze-burning fireplace you control with a phone
Fire Line Automatic 3 is a new intelligent fireplace that can be controlled with mobile devices. Additionally, it doesn't require a chimney.
Mistbox promises to reduce your AC costs with old-school technology
Mistbox uses evaporative cooling technology to reduce air conditioner costs by up to 30 percent.
A U.K. startup wants to use graphene to heat your home
Xefro has created a graphene-based heating system that can reduce energy costs up to 70 percent.
The Roccbox portable oven can cook a pizza in 90 seconds
It can reach its top temperature of 932 degrees Fahrenheit in less than 10 minutes, thanks to a rolling flame and a stone cooking floor.
This $8,000 R2-D2-inspired refrigerator will deliver drinks to you
This R2-D2-inspired fridge moves on its own via remote control. You can direct it to roll right up to you whenever you want an iced cold beverage.
Doughnut compute: A cookbook by Watson, IBM’s AI machine
On April 8, it was reported that IBM had teamed up with the Institute of Culinary Education to create the first-ever cookbook co-created by algorithms.
Space jam: Astronomy foundation has issues with iRobot’s robotic lawn mower
The maker of the Roomba, iRobot, may soon launch a mower. However, the NRAO has concerns over its frequency use.
Tap this glass with your phone to relive your favorite photos
SipSup is designed to store the photos and videos you "drop" into the cup in its app.
Curb watches every circuit breaker in your home to see where you’re wasting watts
Curb is a smart-home monitoring system that is designed to give you statistics on your house's energy use.
Honeywell and WeatherBug have rolled out a software update for Wi-Fi thermostat owners
WeatherBug and Honeywell have rolled out a software update for Wi-Fi thermostat users to program their devices to the weather.
Drop will make pool maintenance easier for you this summer
Drop, a new smart-home device, will measure the chemicals in your pool while monitoring it for safety.
Study: Los Angeles has the highest rent premium for in-unit washers and dryers
Trulia, the online real estate service, released data on June 16 that revealed where renters pay the most for an in-unit washer and dryer.
Wink partners with Pro.com to simplify the smart-home installation process
Wink, the maker of smart home devices, has partnered with Pro.com for installation assistance.
Survey: Millennials don’t mind putting money into their homes
The Houzz & Home survey released on June 10 shows that Millennials are just as interested in redecorating and renovating their houses as older generations.
Hover technology may help your house float during an earthquake
The California-based startup wants to use its hoverboard technology to levitate large structures during an earthquake.
Trinity ONE will look gorgeous while brewing your morning coffee
Trinity ONE combines pour-over, cold-brew, and air pressure methods to make it the ultimate coffee maker.