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Krystle Vermes

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.

phin, pools, home

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.
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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

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.
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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.
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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.
oculus, rift, computing

Oculus’ CEO hints at a $1,500 price for the Rift and its PC

Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe finally gave buyers a hint at what they can expect to pay for a consumer version of the Oculus Rift headset - $1,500.
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Could Microsoft’s new pending trademark mean it’s working on virtual pets?

Multiple sources began reporting on May 29 that Microsoft has a pending trademark on the word, “HoloPet."
R2-D2 Fridge

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.
Windows 10

Windows Insiders don’t need to reserve Windows 10

Microsoft's Gabriel Aul confirmed on Twitter that Windows Insiders will not have to reserve Windows 10.
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The FBI is still hunting for California’s fiber-optic cable cutter

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently attempting to determine who has been severing fiber-optic cables around the Bay Area.
IBM Watson Chef ICE Cookbook

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.
Robotic Lawnmower

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.
seagate throws in free onedrive storage with its backup plus hard drives

Seagate throws in free OneDrive storage with its Backup Plus hard drives

Seagate Technology revealed on June 23 that its latest line of external hard drives will include 200GB of storage for OneDrive.

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.
Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300

Lenovo’s stick PC has a low price tag and a built-in speaker

Lenovo announced its first PC on a stick on June 23, the Ideacentre Stick 300. It will cost $129 when it debuts in the fall.
ssd, computing

The price of SSDs will continue to fall, according to experts

As the capacity of SSDs continues to increase, a report from InformationWeek predicts that the price of solid-state drives will fall.
Curb

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.
intels remote keyboard app for android saves you from bluetooth confusion

Intel’s Remote Keyboard app for Android saves you from Bluetooth keyboard confusion

Remote Keyboard is an on-screen keyboard and mouse that allow you to control any PC right from your Android device, with a built-in trackpad and scrolling.
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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, home, pool

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.
CTL NL6 Education Chromebook

New CTL education Chromebook has a 180-degree hinge, but no touchscreen

The CTL NL6 Education Chromebook has a 180-degree hinge that allows its screen to lie completely flat.
emoji, computing

Unicode 8.0 is slated to come with 37 new emoji, including the long-awaited Burrito

The Unicode Consortium approved of 35 new emoji for Unicode 8.0 on June 17.
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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.
Samsung M3 Portable HDD

Samsung announces new 4TB external drives, each weighing well under one pound

The company states that they are the first 4TB USB-powered single-drive solutions to come in 2.5-inch cases.
apple, computing

Apple will give its retail locations a ‘premium’ feel starting in July

Apple will introduce a slew of retail changes next month, which will include a reduction in third-quality products.
app store, mac, computing

Report: Mac OS X and iOS security flaws allow for password theft

A group of researchers have found that Apple’s iOS and OS X have significant zero-day security flaws.
asus chromebook flip brings the 2 in 1 experience to chrome os flipbook

Asus’ upcoming Chromebook Flip now available for pre-order at $249

Google announced the development of the Asus Chromebook Flip on March 31, which has a 360-degree hinge to provide both a tablet and laptop experience.
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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.
raspberry pi finally releases an official case for its single board computer

Raspberry Pi finally releases an official case for its single-board computer

Raspberry Pi has finally released an official case for its single-board computer.
last-pass

LastPass suspects a breach, meaning it’s time for a password change

LastPass, the password management service, posted an update on June 15 to its blog, noting that there had been “suspicious activity” on its website.
Ask Bar Malware

The Ask toolbar is now considered malware by Microsoft

The Ask toolbar can change your default search provider without your permission. Now, Microsoft has deemed the toolbar as malware.
kitchen, home

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.
Hendo Hoverboards

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 Coffee

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.