Glowdeck takes wireless charging furniture one step further
Most wireless charging pads do just that - wirelessly charge. The Glowdeck can do that and display notifications using lights and speaker sounds.
Facebook’s testing a Timehop feature to remind you why you avoided Facebook a year ago
If you ever wonder what your Facebook feed looked like one year ago, you might soon be able to use a new feature that highlights moments from 365 days back.
CBS temporarily shutters in major cities after failing to reach deals with TWC
Unable to reach an agreement on broadcasting fees, Time Warner Cable temporarily dropped CBS and a few other premium channels in major U.S. cities.
Sit still, Veebot is trying to draw your blood
A new prototype for a medical robot has the same accuracy rate as human nurses for drawing blood. And no, we're not talking about the Terminator robots.
Wi-Fi doorbell DoorBot boasts new features so you can continue checking for stalkers
Those who pledged for the DoorBot will receive the product this September, and it'll come with more features and smaller hardware than originally teased.
Hands on: DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive isn’t just a pretty face
Coffee elitists, forget the french presser. The DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive coffee maker marries automation with even the most particular customization.
Yawn and you shall receive coffee from this thoughtful vending machine
Dutch coffee company Douwe Egberts created a vending machine that uses facial recognition software to give out free coffee when it sees someone yawning.
DuPont and PMA aims to make everything a wireless charging surface, even kitchen tops
Apple can keep toying with new charging cable designs, but two companies are working together so that wires would forever be a thing of the past.
Stop wasting food and save them in this vacuum picnic basket from the future
The VacuVita food saver system aims to help make food shopping more sustainable by extending food shelf life in an elegant, futuristic vacuum box.
Waterpik Showerpik brings dentist quality cleaning to your bathroom
For those who dread going to the dentist, now you can get that doctor's quality clean right in your shower with the Waterpik Showerpik oral irrigator.
Cree adds its strongest LED bulb to the collection with the 65W BR30
The war between the Philips Hue and LIFX wages on while Cree stays out of that business by offering affordable LED bulbs without the flashy gimmicks.
Yahoo’s recycling usernames and it’s forcing me to face my 7th grade inbox
In an attempt to deny Yahoo from taking away my very first email username, I logged back into my abandoned account... and walked down memory lane.
If buttons are all it takes for bedding to be ‘smart,’ I’d rather be dumb
New Kickstarter project "Smart Bedding" wants to help cut the time to takes to make beds in half. That is, if you must sleep with a top sheet.
Grow your own furniture with just a dash of water
Instead of wasting your precious day by shopping at Ikea, use those 24 hours to grow your own furniture - no allen wrench required.
Newly developed atomic clock ‘redefines’ the second, but why does that matter?
A team of French scientists have developed an atomic clock so precise, it may just redefine how much time is in a second. But what does that mean for you?
Dyson gives wood floors a stiffy with its new Hard vacuum-mop hybrid
Dyson is known for making some expensive vacuum cleaners, but now the company is creating its first vacuum-mop hybrid cleaner to tackle hard floor surfaces.
Stoves Richmond Mini Range Cookers will excite the retro lover in you
If your cooking is as colorful as your personality, why not model your kitchen to match both with the Stoves Richmond Mini range cookers?
Eye+ digital window makes its display on Kickstarter
A few months after the concept emerged on the Web, Eye+ digital window display has launched on Kickstarter so you can fake any view from your room.
Live where you shower with the Axor WaterDream lamp
The Axor WaterDream collection features an interesting decor that's both a shower head and a lamp. Is living where you shower a thing now?
Empire State Building lit up New York City with a July 4th light show
For those who weren't able to watch fireworks over New York's Hudson River, the Empire State Building gave crowds its own light show to clamor over.
Egg Minder smart tray lets you remotely check the freshness of your eggs
In its recent partnership with GE, design company Quirky has unveiled the Egg Minder: A Wi-Fi tray that lets you check egg freshness right on your phone.
Hearth Lounge heated outdoor furniture keeps you warm under the stars
Curl up on the Hearth Lounge Helios bench and let this heated outdoor furniture warm you up without bringing a Snuggie along.
The TSA joins Instagram to post all the weapons people still bring to airports
If weekly blogs weren't enough to discourage people from bringing weapons and explosives to airports, could the TSA's Instagram efforts do the trick?
E Churrasco barbecue grill promises charcoal cooking at gas ignition speed
For those who don't want to compromise the smoky charcoal barbecue flavor with fast gas cooking, this E Churrasco barbecue grill was made for you.
Video technician accidentally airs porn on a jumbotron billboard
A Chinese video technician was hired to fix a malfunctioning jumbotron when he accidentally broadcasted 10 minutes of porn on said screen.
15-year-old invents flashlight powered by body heat
Before she can legally buy alcohol, 15-year-old Ann Makosinski has invented a flashlight that's powered by natural heat from the holder's palms.
SONTE digital shade adds color films to boost last-minute Kickstarter funds
Nearing its final Kickstarter project date, SONTE has added a Vivid line of film that can turn your windows a tint of black or red.
ConEdison is giving out kits to help NYC customers own ‘Smart ACs’
ConEdison and ThinkEco are partnering to give New York City customers modlet kits to convert their existing air conditioners into a smart device.
Take your anger out of doing chores via the Manual Trash Compactor
For those who don't own built-in garbage disposal units, this manual trash compactor could be an ideal solution to doubling garbage capacity.
PSiO Mind Booster glasses sends you on an audiovisual stimulation – without the drugs
We can't legally recommend certain substances if you want to go on a brain trip, but we can tell you about the PSiO glasses that'll produce similar effects.
Tattooed fruits are the future of produce branding
The European Union has approved the use of chemicals to condition fruits for laser cutting so companies won't need to brand produce with stickers.
Offline Glass fights back against your antisocial smartphone addiction
For those who are sick of going to bars with friends who can't put their phones down, the Offline Glass is here to prevent that from happening.
Would you swim in New York City’s East River? +POOL promises to at least filter the water
The East River is notorious for historical pollution but a Kickstarter project vows to create a pool that cleans while letting people recreationally swim.
Netatmo Wi-Fi weather station won’t let you pull a Zooey Deschanel
The Netatmo weather station will tell you more than just current temperature conditions- It'll measure air quality from both outdoor and inside your home.