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.
Vietnam hostel's shipping containers stay put to create unique communal vibe
Mad of three shipping containers and a host of bunk beds, Ccasa Hostel in Nha Trang, Vietnam, is a unique place for travelers to lay their head.
Joe on the go: Create your morning cup anywhere with the Brux coffee brewer
Featuring the ability to brew finely crafted pour-over coffee directly into itself, the Brux personal coffee brewer is the perfect on-the-go java mug.
Despite rising threats, Congress isn’t keen on creating a smart appliance regulatory agency
While speaking at a House hearing in mid-November, IBM advisor Bruce Schneier argued for federal regulations concerning the use of connected appliances.
Dust not included: Decaso is your new online destination for luxury antiques
Offering members access to 500 U.S. dealers, Decaso provides interior designers, collectors, and connoisseurs with a stunning online antique marketplace.
Wireless sensor technology is upending the garbage industry in Europe
By retrofitting garbage cans with intelligent wireless sensors, Enevo's latest tech will allow cities to drastically alter their waste management practices.
Kiss food waste goodbye with Whirlpool’s innovative Zera Food Recycler
Capable of turning a week's worth of food into usable fertilizer in just 24 hours, the Zera Food Recycler aims to be a boon for reducing food waste.
Climb, hike, or fly. Reaching this ultra-remote Slovenian cabin isn’t easy
Accessible via mountain climbing or by helicopter, Mount Kanin's Kanin Winter Cabin provides visitors with gorgeous views of neighboring Italy and Slovenia.
Pressed is best: Handcraft the perfect cup of joe with the Flair Espresso Maker
By ditching modern instant coffee maker design, Sergio Landau created an espresso maker capable of letting users handcraft their daily java.
No More Tea Bags is the aerosol tea sprayer you never knew you needed
Fed up with traditional tea bags? No More Tea Bags is the tea-drinking alternative that lets users craft a piping hot cup Earl Gray out of an aerosol can.
Innovative lamp shade invites owners to practice origami skills during assembly
Launched via Kickstarter this week, the Origami Lamp Shade lets owners quickly and easily fold their own lamp shades out of Dupont-constructed Tyvek.
First the phones, and now this — Samsung issues recall on exploding washers
Less than a month after recalling its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, Samsung has yet again issued a recall, this time concerning its top-loading washers.
Get your caffeine and creativity fix with a coffee maker built from Lego bricks
Comprised almost entirely of LEGOs, a creative team of engineers created the ultimate instant coffee machine that's sure to tug on your nostalgia.
Crazy Kickstarter project gives anyone the ability to create fire tornadoes
Recently launched via Kickstarter, the Flameflex device allows anyone to enjoy the visual stimulation of a real fire tornado from the comfort of their home.
To buy a bag of Chernyi Black coffee, you'll need to visit the dark web
Available only to people navigating the dark web via Tor, Chernyi Black coffee aims to be the kind of unique java trendsetters turn to throughout Russia.
This brew is for you: The Brasii lets any novice whip up their favorite ale
Launched via Kickstarter in October, the Brasii home brewer makes it easy for amateur brewers to craft home-brewed beer as well as a veteran.
In the Halloween spirit? Canadian appliance firm offers airbrushed skull fridges
Just in time for the Halloween season, the Canadian appliance company Elmira Stove Works now offers gorgeously airbrushed skull-and-flame refrigerators.
There’s something fishy going on with old iMacs: DIYer turns them into aquariums, lamps
Using third- and fourth-generation Apple iMacs, Jake Harms developed a method for turning these electronics into household items, rather than trashing them.
Swann upgrades its DIY security offering with new home alert systems lineup
Security monitoring leader Swann announced this week the addition of four new DIY home security devices for both residential and business use.
Using wood pulp and footsteps, a professor just found a new source of renewable energy
Utilizing wood pulp and footstep energy, a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison just developed a new source of renewable energy.
Earth-shattering tech: Smart lock system protects cabinets' contents from quakes
Open Mind Innovations' Smart Lock System keeps cabinets shut when it senses violent seismic events such as earthquakes.
The I-Switch intelligent, gesture-controlled shower head launches on Kickstarter
With gesture controls, LED lighting, and the ability to drastically conserve water, Huale's I-Switch is packed with benefits both entertaining and useful.
San Francisco’s most expensive home just sold for a staggering $21.8 million
Located near Pacific Heights in San Francisco, a gorgeous $21.8 million mansion just sold making it the most expensive home sold in the city this year.
Want to go solar? SolarCity to pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who makes the switch
To help more people turn to solar energy, SolarCity says it will pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who installs its solar panels on their home.
Turn buildings solar without compromising on style with ‘invisible’ panels
By ditching conventional solar panel design in favor of common construction material, the Italian company Dyaqua offers panels in wood, stone, or cement.
Kallpa Coffee Machine concept makes you a partner in the brewing process
By scanning QR codes implanted on coffee pods, the Kallpa Coffee Machine concept aims to give owners quick access to nutritional and other information.
Powerwall for all: Tesla turns to Panasonic for increased photovoltaic production
American automaker Tesla turned to frequent collaborator Panasonic yet again to increase its production of photovoltaic cells and modules in Buffalo.