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Joshua Tree Residence

With its starburst design, the Joshua Tree Residence thwarts sand and spectators

Whitaker Studio's Joshua Tree Residence capitalizes on shipping home containers to create a reprieve in the middle of the California desert.
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FCC officially repeals 2015 Net Neutrality regulations by a narrow margin

By a 3-to-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially repealed the 2015 net neutrality regulations.
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Babierge makes traveling with infants easier via Airbnb-style gear rentals

Flying with an infant often means big baggage fees to check that playpen -- but startup Babierge is working to change that.
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Here are our picks for the best high-tech furniture for your home

From nightstands that charge your phone to chairs that adjust to your posture, the best high-tech furniture will make life easier.
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Sit back and enjoy Samsung’s feature-length movie of a washing machine spinning

Samsung has followed up its groundbreaking washing machine commercial with a movie on the same subject: A washing machine spinning.
Nomad personal security device

The Nomad is a portable security solution you can take anywhere

The Nomad is a portable security solution that can watch over you and your belongings at home, on the road, and at your destination.
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Google Home Mini feature is (somewhat) restored following spying incident

Per a writer's report, a rogue Google Home Mini "spied on everything [he] said," but a fix has been issued and the feature restored.
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Airbnb wants to use VR to let you tour your accommodations before you arrive

In a blog post, Airbnb detailed its interest in using augmented reality and virtual reality to help people better plan and enjoy their trips.
Google Home Max

Google Home Max now available to purchase, Mini on sale for $29

The $399 Google Home Max is now available, and the Google Home Mini is on sale for a limited time. Both work with Google Assistant.
Mr. Friendly

These ‘smart’ urinals bombard you with ads that are activated by your pee

These so-called "smart" toilets from Mr.Friendly will play ads while you pee, ensuring an unpleasant bathroom experience.
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Walmart has officially jumped on the meal kit bandwagon

There's a new player in the meal kit market. Walmart has partnered with several companies in order to start selling meal kits on its website.
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Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Echo reach 28 more countries

Amazon Music Unlimited is expanding its reach to 28 new countries. In addition, Echo support is coming as well.
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We took a dumb home and made it smart. Here’s where we started

Watch as Digital Trends, Control4, and Technology Design Associates transform a technologically outdated home into a smart home marvel.
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‘Lt. Dan’ gives smart homes to wounded vets through Gary Sinise Foundation

In 2011, award-winning actor Gary Sinise created a foundation that today is giving away mortgage-free smart homes to wounded veterans.
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Your pet can sleep on its own smart mattress with Petrics

Meet Petrics, heralded as the world's first smart pet bed and pet health ecosystem, which will be launching an Indiegogo campaign in 2018.
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A recent HomeKit bug reportedly allowed hackers to unlock your smart door

A recent HomeKit bug would've allowed just about anyone to take control of the "brain" of one of your connected devices, but it's been fixed.
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Add the Teksta Toucan to the list of toys that can spy on your kids

You may want to avoid buying a Teksta Toucan for the youngsters in your life this holiday season. Apparently, the robotic bird can spy on you.
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Weekly Rewind: Best products of 2017, Google vs. Amazon, Facebook’s top issues

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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Be sure to return your Netgear Arlo add-on power adapter — it could catch fire

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the Netgear Arlo's add-on power adapter, noting that the cord can actually overheat.
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Somnox, the peanut-shaped sleeping robot, ‘breathes’ to help you sleep

Meet Somnox, a Dutch start-up that has debuted what is being described as the world's first sleep robot. It breathes to help you sleep.
Blix

Blix is a new-age blender that uses premixed cups to save you prep work

Meet Blix, a new kind of blender that doesn't want you to blend just anything, but rather smart cups filled with fruits and more.
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Develop better hydration habits with the DrinKup water bottle

The DrinKup water bottle actually keeps all hydration statistics handy within the bottle itself. Just tap the lid to see your stats.
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Keep yourself and your family safe with these 10 ways to prepare for a flood

How to prepare for a flood to keep your family safe is a complicated process, and it’s not always intuitive. This guide can help.
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Wiz Smart Connected Lights review

We turned up and dimmed down the Wiz Smart Connected Lights to see if this upstart brand could outshine the competition. Check out our review to see what happened.
Everybot RS500

Hate mopping? The Everybot RS500 will save your back and make floors sparkle

Meet Everybot RS500, the robot mop cleaner that was crowdfunded on Indiegogo. You'll come home to clean floors without breaking a sweat.
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Look into the future using the first smart glasses with Alexa control

While maintaining a slim form factor, LET Glass smart glasses feature audio entertainment, telephone communication, and voice interaction.
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Beat the airlines at their own carry-on rules with the AirPocket

Meet the AirPocket, a protective carry-on that helps you organize your travel essentials while fitting snugly inside a seat-back pocket.
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Google is yanking YouTube from Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show

Google said the Amazon Echo Show and Fire TV violates YouTube's terms of service and pulled its videos from the devices.
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Comcast claims new gateway can reach wireless speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second

Comcast has introduced its new xFi Advanced Gateway, a router that promises wireless speeds of around 1.5 gigabits per second.
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Need a refill? Here are the 10 most useful Amazon Dash buttons

Interested in the Amazon Dash button? Here are the best types of products to use it for.
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The Skála Lamp is an elegant light source that you can adjust at will

The Skála is a unique modern desk lamp that is as much a conversation piece as it is a functional piece of furniture.
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Want to reduce your electric bill? Here’s how to go solar-powered in your home

Solar panels reduce your energy bill, earn you tax credits, and help the Earth. Here's a guide on how to go solar-powered in your home. 
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The Joy digital photo album adds voice narration to your high-def images

Displaying one high-definition image at a time is not so impressive. The Joy digital photo album can display multiple images with narrations.
Magnasonic CR64

Sleep soundly knowing you have a reliable alarm clock thanks to Magnasonic

Meet the CR64 and CR63 from Magnasonic, two feature-rich alarm clocks that want to help you close out the year responsibly.
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