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Gain peace of mind by making your stove a smart appliance with Wallflower

Meet the Wallflower, a simple plug that promises to transform your existing electric stove into a connected device.
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HTC’s U11 has the best smartphone implementation of Amazon’s Alexa

The first smartphone to utilize Amazon's Alexa voice assistant was the Huawei Mate 9. Now, Alexa is also available on HTC's U11.
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Hoover React Professional Pet Plus review

While its app is nothing to write home about, the Hoover React’s floor-sensing technology is pretty smart.
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Tech is making life in Barcelona better, even if you don’t know it’s there

Barcelona doesn’t just want to dazzle techies with its smart-city technology; it wants to help every citizen, young and old, live better.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Sun-defying tents, bee monitors, dream masks

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
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Use Silent Echo to talk to Alexa via Slack instead of using your voice

Meet Silent Echo, a new bot that lets you chat with Alexa using Slack. And that means that you can type instead of talk.
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Kenyon City Grill Review

We gorged on grilled goods to determine if Kenyon's City Grill could deliver flame-kissed flavor indoors or out, without any actual fire.
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Weekly Rewind: Atari hats, Reebok space boots, Comic-Con highlights

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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Nise Wave Wi-Fi Sous Vide is like having a mini personal chef

Cooking gourmet food has never been so easy and affordable. The Nise Wave Sous Vide offers this gourmet solution at a fraction of the cost.
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Maxwell House Max Boost coffee helps regulate the blood in your caffeine system

Maxwell House Max Boost's three strengths could be the answer when you want a stronger dose of caffeine without drinking more liquid.
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The Curvilux smart nightstand answers calls, charges phones, and plays tunes

From a group of Latin American entrepreneurs, the Curvilux smart nightstand touts Bluetooth capabilities and stereo support, and wakes you up with LEDs.
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Get your dishes done more quickly and more quietly with LG’s QuadWash series

The new QuadWash dishwashers from LG are Wi-Fi connected and come with four arms instead of two for maximum clean.
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LG enhances residential solar panels with two new Neon models

Two new LG Neon solar panels have been revealed. These new additions prove improved performance in a slimmer form factor.
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Help the planet — and your wallet — with these green tech deals

From solar-powered devices to gadgets that help you optimize your home energy usage, these are the top smart green tech deals.
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MIT's Pic2Recipe A.I. Can Predict Food Ingredients By Analyzing a Photo

MIT researchers have created image recognition software, called Pic2Recipe, that provides recipes for food simply by analyzing a photo of it.
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Could the Floating Mug actually be the world's most beautiful mug?

Who needs a coaster when you have the Floating Mug? This Kickstarter project helps you avoid water stains without a coaster.
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6 cool, totally affordable household fans to help you beat the heat this summer

We've picked out 6 of the best household fan deals on Amazon right now, from small USB-powered desktop units to full-sized tower fans.
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If you are looking for a way to chill your wine on a hot day, ProntoBev can help

The ProntoBev is a new device that promises to chill your drinks below freezing temperature in just 30 seconds.
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Mechanical ‘smart stairs’ provide assistance with each step

Energy-recycling smart stairs make it easier for people to climb up and down steps. The results could be a valuable rehab tool.
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This self-cleaning house from the 1980s is still ahead of its time

Back in the 1980's, Frances Gabe invented a self-cleaning home that did all the housework for you, and we're just now paying attention.
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Four people push an Amazon Dash Button every minute

Are Amazon Dash Buttons popular? The company says yes, thought didn't say exactly how many people are using them to reorder products.
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FBI warns parents about the risks of using internet-connected toys

Placing emphasis on protecting kids, the FBI wants to make sure parents are researching the potential security risks of using smart toys.
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RoomMe is a smart home sensor that can tell when you're in the room

RoomMe is a smart home sensor that automatically adjusts appliances to your liking simply based on your presence.
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Line Wave smart speakers: Here’s everything you need to know

The Line Wave smart speakers plan to kill the competition -- namely Alexa and Google Home -- with cuteness.
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This collapsible 2-ounce solar lamp is saving refugees' lives

The SolarPuff is a two-ounce solar lamp that can be collapsed into a flat sheet or expanded into a 4.5-inch cube.
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Maytag MEDB755DW electric dryer with steam review

The Maytag MEDB755DW electric dryer has features that help it rival more-expensive machines, such as a sanitize setting, steam, and dependable rapid dry.
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Throw a great party with the help of the BrewQube, the grownup kegerator

Meet the BrewQube, the grownup edition of a kegerator that lets you bring your favorite microbrewery into your kitchen.
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Sensor-studded Kansas City is like a giant smartphone. Now it just needs apps

Though Kansas City didn't win the Smart Cities Challenge, it's using sensors to gather data and make decisions.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Put your drone and your toothbrush on autopilot

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
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Weekly rewind: 3D-printed capillaries, Digital Trends Car Awards, Hyperloop One tests

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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Are the walls moving?! These modular homes and offices can transform in hours

For nearly 15 years, DIRTT Environmental Solutions has been rethinking modular construction, creating innovative solutions for buildings.
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Watch what you say when talking to Alexa — developers could be listening

What happens between you and Alexa may no longer stay between you and Alexa. Amazon might be considering handing over transcripts.
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Sequel to Amazon Echo could take design hints from Apple's HomePod

Amazon's next Echo will be shorter and slimmer than the original, and will gain some improved speakers and microphones.
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Zently rental app raises $1.6 million to launch its rent-sharing app

New startup Zently is taking on competitors including banks and Venmo by offering a rental app to help roommates split rent and utilities.
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