Alexa is about to get a lot smarter thanks to hundreds of new commands
Amazon is adding commands to the Alexa Skills Kit to make it easier for developers to build skills. The goal is to help Alexa understand questions better.
Kickstarter ‘Wonder Wallet’ is a smart device that will hold your cash, too
Wonder Wallet is a can hold all your regular banknotes and credit cards, but also offers a customizable epaper display, time/location functions, and more.
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.
Homebuying startup makes it easy to buy a house with your friends
Buying a home gets incredibly complex when there are multiple purchasers, like a group of friends buying a house together. This new startup wants to help.
Industry leader Kwikset’s new entry-level smart lock available for pre-order
Kwikset brings you an easy way to change any deadbolt door lock to a smart lock with the introduction of the Kevo Convert.
Smartduvet doesn't think you should make your bed and will do it for you
A company has finally automated the most mundane chore around the house, making your bed. Smartduvet is the self-making bed you have been waiting for.
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.
Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb may have a champion in transportation pick Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Transportation Secretary has spoken in favor of 'sharing economy' businesses in the past.
The ultimate sorting algorithm for alphabetizing your books efficiently
Ever wondered what was the most efficient way to alphabetize a giant pile of books? Check out the perfect real-world algorithm for just such a task.
NASA collaborates with Amazon’s Alexa to answer all your questions about Mars
NASA has added its own skill to Amazon's AI-based assistant, marking the first time that the space agency collaborated with Alexa.
Ashley Furniture implementing AR and VR to help customers experience living spaces
Ashely Furniture to use augmented and virtual reality in stores and online to enable customers to create interior layouts and experience living spaces.
‘Brie’ of good cheer! The Fondoodler is the ultimate gift for cheese lovers
If you get nothing else this Christmas, make sure you order the Fondoodler, the cheese glue gun that will soon be the talk of every cheese lover.
LG’s new air purifiers, dehumidifier will help consumers breathe a little easier
LG is entering the clean air market with new air purifiers and a dehumidifier that make up its new Puricare line of products.
Flushed, clean feeling: Dyson could be creating a water jet toothbrush
Patent papers suggest that Dyson may be developing a new high powered toothbrush to help clean between your teeth.
Washer and dryer sharing? Electrolux suggests an ‘Uber for laundry’ service
The CEO of home appliance giant Electrolux suggested the company was working on a new laundry service.
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.
Three main internet lines linking the Channel Islands to the U.K. severed
JT Global reports that three fiber-optic submarine cables linking the Channel Islands to the U.K. were severed Monday night, possibly by a boat's anchor.
Amazon is rumored to be working on an Echo successor with a touchscreen
While Amazon's Alexa-powered devices like the Echo and Tap have been fairly similar, its next model in the family could be quite different.
Nuclear battery could turn hazardous waste into lasting clean energy
Could nuclear waste be made great again by being used to generate electricity in a nuclear-powered battery? Researchers in the U.K. certainly think so.
Portable river turbine could trigger a ‘riverlution’ in clean energy
Canadian company Idénergie has developed a portable river turbine, which promises to turn a river’s flowing water into up to 12 kWh of daily power.
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.
SnackNation wants to bring those awesome office snacks to your home
SnackNation, which has provided snacks to offices across the country since 2015, is now bringing those same snacks to your doorstep.
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.
Killer small home appliance prices help if you're upgrading or buying gifts
The holiday shopping season is upon us, which means great deals in home appliances. If you're shopping for gifts or yourself, choices and good deals abound.
A look at Christmas tree tech from the 1940s through today
How has this Christmas tradition evolved over the past 70 years? We take a look.
Watching a jelly cake being made is absolutely mesmerizing
Jelly cake might not have the satisfaction of a good sponge, but it sure does look pretty if you get the right molds and tools.
Save the tomato: Foods that shouldn’t go in the fridge
Frankly, we store all sorts of food in our refrigerators that simply don't need to be refrigerated. From tomatoes to coffee beans, leave these items out.
New guidelines to protect smart home devices from botnets and privacy invasion
Following the October Dyn DDoS attack, an internet industry group has issued recommended practices to protect security and privacy of smart home devices.
The best food and drink apps for iOS
Let's face it, not everyone can channel Wolfgang Puck without at least a little help. Check out our selection of the best food and drink apps for iOS.
Self-assembly furniture kit lets you build chairs and even giant toys
A versatile self-assembly product, Spyntex can be assembled into user-designed objects ranging from stylish pieces of furniture to giant toys.
Magic Candy Factory lets you 3D print any shape as gummy confections
With retail stores all over the world, the Katjes Magic Candy Factory offers sweet-toothed customers the chance to 3D print any shape in gummy candy form.