Time machine brings Smeg's retro-style yet tech-filled Portofino range back from the 1950s
Retro style meets modern technology in Smeg's latest cutting-edge range dubbed the Portofino. The Italian company showed the new rig at KBIS.
Singing in the (shower) rain: Kohler unveils storm-simulating showerhead
At this year's KBIS show in Orlando, Kohler unveiled a brand new water filtration system and a showerhead which simulates a summer downpour.
Brookfield Residential’s Amazon Alexa Smart Home is available for public tours
After announcing a partnership with Amazon in December, Brookfield Residential says its now offering tours of its Alexa-powered Smart Home.
Sharp expands European appliance lineup, including a ninja-like refrigerator
Ahead of the LivingKitchen show in Cologne, Sharp debuted a new fridge/freezer combo, several dishwashers, and a new washer and dryer.
The "Internet of Gourmia" smart appliances seeks to connect your kitchen
Brooklyn-based kitchen appliance company Gourmia took the CES 2017 floor this year to unveil its new smartphone application and appliance IoT compatibility.
No soil, no gimmick: Natufia’s Kitchen Garden is the future of at-home produce
Featuring the ability to grow fresh produce without the use of soil, Natufia's Kitchen Garden is an innovative at-home food growing solution.
The D-Vine, a ‘Keurig for wine,’ gets interactive touchscreen in update
After debuting its connected sommelier a year ago, 10-Vins returned to CES to show its touchscreen-touting, on-demand wine appliance, the D-Vine Connect.
LG's premium dishwasher, air purifier will add a touch of class to your home
Electronics giant LG once raised the bar at this year's CES conference after unveiling a new lineup of premium appliances, such as its Signature Dishwasher.
Rude awakening: Users report Sonos alarms going off a day early
Despite accurately setting an alarm, Sonos owners report that their alarms are waking them up a day earlier than intended. The company is working on a fix.
Cheaper than security systems, Stack’s light bulbs now monitor your home
Announced prior to CES 2017, Stack's line of smart bulbs now feature the ability to accurately monitor the occupancy of someone's home while they're away.
MicroPAD apartments may soon help alleviate San Francisco’s homeless population
Designed to help fight the homeless crisis in San Francisco, MicroPADs are miniature, prefabricated homes which would cost the city just $1,000 per month.
Remnants of Slovenian WWI bunker make up base of this cozy alpine shelter
Fashioned on top of an ancient WWI bunker, Slovenia's Bivak na Prehodavcih cabin is a modern retreat for any mountaineer who braves Triglev National Park.
With a TV and built-in stereo system, this is a bed you’ll never want to get out of
Available only in India, the Pod is a full-size bed outfitted with a 32-inch TV, charging ports, stereo, and subwoofer. It costs just $44 per month to rent.
Legend of Zelda-themed billiards table is the ultimate gaming homage
To help a Los Angeles-area man take his Legend of Zelda fandom to a new level, YouTube series Super-Fan Builds built him a unique Zelda pool table.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg pulls back the veil on the Jarvis AI system he created
For the better part of 2016, Mark Zuckerberg has quietly built an AI system capable of controlling most of his home and just unveiled the finished product.
Coffee done right: Craft the perfect cup of Joe with the Skagg EKG electric kettle
With variable temperature control, a minimal design, and easy-to-use controls, the Stagg EKG electric kettle aims to change the pour-over coffee industry.
250 LED panels turn this art festival ticket booth into part of the show
This year's Amsterdam Light Festival features a giant biometric structure that not only consistently changes its LED lights but acts as its ticketing booth.
Fibaro turns to Apple Homekit for its latest product line of sensors
Announced this week, home automation company Fibaro will soon release a new lineup of sensors compatible with Apple Homekit.
Amazon raises the stakes, will equip all rooms at The Wynn in Vegas with an Echo
Beginning next summer, every room in Las Vegas' Wynn hotel will boast an Amazon Echo device giving guests control over the room's lights and temperature.
‘Alexa, open the blinds’: Virginia real estate firm to offer Amazon Alexa-enabled smart homes
Announced this week at the annual AWS re:Invent conference, Brookfield Residential plans to begin selling fully integrated Amazon Alexa smart homes.
Feed it to the worms: Australian company debuts compostable coffee pods
Made of 100 percent compostable materials, the comPod Nespresso-compatible coffee capsule promises to completely biodegrade within six months.
Want that printed rare? Innovative dining experience debuts 3D-printed cuisine
Launched via Kickstarter this month, Nufood allows backers to experience a new type of dining by offering a pop-up restaurant serving 3D-printed dishes.
Former Samsung engineers team up to bring smart tech to umbrellas
By gathering weather data from a companion smartphone, the Opus One smart umbrella alerts owners about whether or not to prepare for a rainy day.
This Norwegian cabin isn’t just at home among the spruce, it’s built from them
After sourcing a healthy helping of spruce wood from their own forest, a Norwegian couple decided to build their dream home almost entirely themselves.
Real estate site Zillow shows off the inside of Santa’s cozy North Pole home
To give people a glimpse into the life of the typically reclusive Santa Claus, real estate website Zillow offers a sneak peek into his North Pole cabin.
New technology turns every flush of yours into usable biocrude oil
By utilizing a new sewage treatment technology called hydrothermal liquefaction, researchers have found a way to turn human waste into usable biocrude oil.
The next big breakthrough in biofabrication? Mushroom-derived furniture
Two alternative consumer good companies just unveiled a new line of mushroom-derived furniture made from the thread-like filament structure named mycelium.
This 65-foot flamethrower is totally legal to own for a mere $1,600
XMatter's X15 Flamethrower not only spits fire some 50 feet into the air but it looks like something straight out of a Hollywood science fiction movie.
Indulge your cold-brew cravings with the Arctic at-home coffee brewer
Comprised of a glass carafe, micron filter, and stainless steel lid, the minimal Arctic cold-brew coffee system whips up concentrated coffee with ease.
Natural Balance self-watering planter makes caring for houseplants effortless
Featuring an innovative water reservoir that tips over when a plant requires watering, the Natural Balance planter is a unique take on self-watering tech.
Crickets for dinner? Food industry experts weigh in on the future of food
While speaking with Culinary Institute of America program director Nikki Briggs, food industry experts pointed to insects as the future of food.
An abode for the road: This tiny home was built entirely on a flatbed trailer
Measuring at a paltry 8 feet by 20 feet, web designer Alek Lisefki's Tiny Project is a unique miniature home that's equal parts sustainable and portable. It is, after all, built entirely on a flatbed trailer.
Cheers to impatience! Whym homebrew kit promises DIY beer in 24 hours
By allowing owners to enjoy home brewed beer in just 24 hours, the Whym kit hopes to completely revolutionize the process for brewing your own beer.
Opcom's GrowBox lets gardeners grow their veggies and fruits indoors
Officially unveiled earlier in November, Opcom Farms' GrowBox allows ordinary gardeners to easily harvest fruits and vegetables inside year-round.