Vizio SmartCast TVs and speaker systems are now compatible with Google Home
Vizio's SmartCast TVs and speaker systems are now smarter than ever with the addition of Google Home integration.
Get your Postmates or DoorDash delivery from a Starship Technologies robot
A new pilot program from Starship Technologies wants to bring robotic delivery to the masses with DoorDash and Postmates.
Stay dry and comfortable while you talk to the world through your mirror
Smart homes aren't just about security, they're for comfort and convenience, too. Viio mirrors and Veent smart fans are lifestyle enhancers.
Char-Broil wants to bring your BBQ into the 21st century with its new smart grill
The latest kitchen appliance to go smart is your grill, and it's all thanks to Char-Broil and its SmartChef Tru-Infrared Gas Grill.
What if all the ‘things’ in the Internet of Things spoke the same language?
Without a single communications standard, IoT growth in smart homes and elsewhere will be stymied. The OCF is working on a single platform.
Sears says it can now fix home appliances 40 minutes faster than usual
To reduce the amount of time for repairs, Sears Home Services teamed with GoToAssist to remotely bring master technicians onto a job.
With Realtor.com, simply taking a photo unlocks a wealth of info about a home
Realtor.com is leveraging image recognition and augmented reality to make your homebuying experience the most immersive it's ever been.
Getting a smart thermostat may have gotten easier as Nest expands globally
Beginning February 15, folks in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be able to purchase a smart thermostat or any other Nest product.
Newly released patent shows the Google Chromecast that could have been
Coulda, woulda, shoulda, but Google didn't do that -- "that" is electing a sleeker, sexier design for its second-generation Chromecast.
From appliances to robots, Alexa-supported devices were nearly everywhere at CES
More devices with support for Amazon Alexa were announced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. We took a look at a few.
Virginia Tech FutureHAUS is a home without buttons, but with plenty of tricks
Virginia Tech has spent several years imagining what houses will look like one day, and its FutureHaus bedroom was on display at KBIS 2017.
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.
Music therapy center serving the needy is harmonious in both purpose and form
Built of local timber and sheep's wool (for insulation, of course), the Sunbeams Music Center is a great addition to England's countryside.
Ready to change the way you cook? Four appliance trends from KBIS 2017
From cheaper induction ranges to a new color trend for kitchens, these are the appliance trends we saw at KBIS 2017.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: LED guitar tutors, electric scooters, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Bring AR, VR to your homebuying experience with new app from roOomy
With the new app roOomy Reality, home buyers and shoppers will be able to virtually decorate various rooms and see what they look like IRL.
Amazon Echo continues AI domination into 2017
Amazon's Echo was its top seller for the holiday period, and the future looks busy for the AI home assistant.
Redecorating the secret lair? Bodyfriend Aventar massage chair will fit right in
At CES 2017, Bodyfriend had its Aventar massage chair on display. It's a very high-tech chair that will debut in 2018.
NutriBaby is a smart baby-food processor that keeps track of all your little one’s meals
Nutribaby+Connect is a smart baby food processor that keeps track of what you're feeding your child thanks to an app.
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.
DryGuy keeps your boots warm and dry during the winter
Thanks to a company called DryGuy, hikers and others who love the outdoors no longer have to head outside with wet shoes.
Weekly rewind: Nintendo Switch incoming, incredible space photos, Vegas' self-driving buses
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 10 tech stories.
New heat storage system uses chemical reaction to bottle up the summer sun
Swiss researchers have come up with a way to store heat in the warmer months of the summer for use during the colder parts of the year.
Contemplate your lobster via the camera in Dacor’s luxury fridges
A feature found on other fridges, two cameras will now be included on the door of Dacor's Heritage fridges.
Your friends may have to (wood) chip in for Lynx’s expensive new smart smoker
Lynx already has a (very expensive) smart grill, and now it has debuted the Sonoma Smoker, which is Wi-Fi-enabled, at KBIS 2017.
LG wants you to build your kitchen around its appliances with its new design tool
LG's Studio Virtual Designer Tool is meant to help you picture the company's appliances in your kitchen, then let you design around them.
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.
ElliQ is like an Amazon Echo robot designed to keep seniors company
Intuition Robotics' ElliQ robot is a bit like specially tailored Amazon Echo, designed to act as a loyal companion to lonely old folk.
Keep your coffee at the perfect temperature with MiiR’s simple, effective tumbler
MiiR has announced its latest tumbler. It's a simple cup that comes in a variety of sizes, but it's effective at keeping your coffee hot.
Ready for a makeover? Try that look virtually first with this new smart mirror
Try on make-up before you buy -- without a make-up counter? It could be possible soon with this new augmented reality mirror.
After an FDA probe, St. Jude rolls out an update fixing the Merlin@home issue
After reports claiming hackers can break into Merlin@home monitors and reprogram St. Jude implants, the FDA conducted an investigation.
Doing chores won’t be such a bother thanks to Bosch’s Home Connect appliances
Remember when doing your chores was actually... a chore? Not so for the children (and adults) of 2017 and beyond, thanks to Bosch.