Airbnb buys Luxury Retreats to offer more luxurious villas for your vacation
On Wednesday, the vacation rental company Airbnb announced the addition of Montreal-based Luxury Retreats to its portfolio.
Canned spam: New Padmapper algorithm takes aim at scams and fishy listings
Padmapper introduces its Post a Pad app, which allows users to post a rental or access millions of rental listings without all the spam.
The HP Pavilion 21.5-inch LED monitor is a budget-friendly full HD display ($100)
At just $100 on Amazon, the HP Pavilion 21.5-inch LED Monitor is an affordable full HD desktop display suitable for both work and play.
Watch out, Alexa: You can now make purchases on Google Home
Google is catching up fast on Amazon's Alexa -- you can now make buy everyday essentials with Assistant on Google Home.
Alexa, call mom: Amazon and Google want to add voice calls to digital assistants
A voice-calling feature may soon make its way to the Amazon Echo and Google Home but privacy, laws, and other industries may get in the way.
Boogeymen beware: SwitchLight turns ordinary light switches into night lights
Currently taking Kickstarter by storm, the SwitchLight boasts the ability to turn an ordinary light switch into a functioning nightlight.
3D printing your household items could save you some serious cash, study finds
Looking for an investment promising you a 100 percent return? Using a 3D printer for your household items may be your best bet.
The Airy Box uses plants to purify your air, no electricity required
Can you turn a plant into an air purifier for your home? The Airy Air Purifier says it can, and it doesn't need a power plug.
The workplace of the future tracks your every move, whether you like it or not
New biometric smart sensors track employees' movement, interactions, stress, and more. But are concerns about privacy outweighing benefits?
Now on sale for $300, the Intel NUC Core i5 is a mini PC with plenty of power
For a limited time, you can score an Intel NUC Core i5 for $86 off of the normal Amazon price which brings this mini PC down to just $300.
The Orb smart light reflects your many moods, now on Indiegogo
If you're going to call it "mood lighting," it ought to be as dynamic as your actual moods, right? The Orb thinks the answer is "yes."
Dyson embraces smart-tech innovation at its new research center in Singapore
In an effort to keep its innovation at a 21st-century level, Dyson just opened an AI-focused research and development center in Singapore.
How Sengled made a smart lightbulb with zero carbon footprint
Sengled found a way to create a smart lightbulb that is carbon neutral. The bulb leaves behind zero carbon footprint.
Look at your TV to turn it on? Amazon could be making it happen
A patent filed by Amazon reveals potential plans for new technology that lets you control lights, buy products, and more using your eyes.
Nest can now show you the door, thanks to latest security software update
Nest has announced the addition of automatic door detection and animated push notifications for premium customers.
Set up your smart home network with the Samsung SmartThings Hub, now $80
The second-generation Samsung SmartThings Hub is now $20 off on Amazon, bringing this versatile smart home automation hub down to $80.
This spoon claims it can improve the taste of food
The Goûte is a teardrop-shaped wand made of glass or wood. Research suggests that using it affects the way people perceive taste.
Compact 3D-printed incubator helps plants get a strong start in life
LumiLamp is a 3D-printed, desk-sized incubator designed to grow seedlings indoors and year-round with minimal effort.
Become an urban farmer with the new Herbert hydroponic vertical garden
Herbert is a hydroponic vertical garden that promises to help you grow fresh organic food right in your home.
Keep your kids from spending hundreds of dollars and more ways of parenting with Alexa
Amazon's digital assistant provides some amazing services. However, as many parents have learned, it can also lead to some colossal bungles.
Italy’s Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs great food with stunning vistas
Located in Italy's gorgeous Dolomites mountain range, the Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs exquisite cuisine with breathtaking views.
Clear some counter space for these 5 great kitchen gadgets for under $50
Kitchen gadgets don't have to be expensive. Here are some of the best devices to be had for under $50, whether you're a rice junkie or a wino.
Stanford researchers use a compound in fertilizer to create inexpensive battery
Stanford engineers found urea, a compound typically found in fertilizer, proves a cheap and competent base for a renewable energy battery.
Harvard creates a renewable battery that can last for 10 years
Harvard researchers are trying to create a cost-effective flow battery that has a 10-year lifespan with little maintenance.
Google might be working on a security system that knows when you’re not home
Google may be creating a home security system that can arm and disarm itself using inputs it collects from the environment.
Oregon home generates more energy than it uses, completely recycles its used water
Located in the high desert of Bend, Oregon, the Desert Rain House recycles every drop of used water and produces more energy than it uses.
Score a refurbished Netgear C3000 cable modem router for just $45
Need a good 2-in-1 modem and router? You can now get a certified refurbished Nertgear C3000 cable modem router for just $45 on Amazon.
Looking for a change this year? Try one out on your hair with Madison Reed
Madison Reed, branded as a "prestige hair color brand," is on the up and up -- you can take its 12-question quiz to learn more.
Ikea’s Better Shelter goes from flat pack kit to functioning relief shelter
To help the more than 65 million displaced refugees, furniture giant Ikea unveiled a shelter which takes just four hours to construct.
With Kitty Vent, cat owners will almost forget there's a litter box in the house
Kitty Vent uses airflow to drive litter box odor away. Just because we love cats, doesn't mean we have to live with the smell.
Juice is more of a luxury item than ever thanks to the new juicers from Hurom
The newest juicers from Hurom are designed with Giugiaro Design, the same firm behind concept cars for Ferrari.
Lego is totally awesome, but Tenka Labs wants to make it smarter
Tenka Labs is introduction Lego-compatible Circuit Cubes to let kids power, light and propel their creations while learning about science.
Got a Pixel? You can now use it to control your smart home appliances
Google Assistant on the Pixel is gaining some features from Assistant on the Home -- you can control smart home products.
Dating sites gave this startup a neat idea for its apartment-share service
A new online service helping room hunters find a place to live has drawn inspiration from dating sites to create a matchmaking process.