Weekly Rewind: Huawei's Mate 9, offline viewing for Netflix, personalized wine
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Omate introduces Yumi, the new face of Alexa
It's about time we put a face to the name of Alexa. Meet Yumi by Omate.
Oprah’s favorite things of 2016 are here, and she is loving the tech!
Want Oprah's O-pinion on a tech gift this year? She put a TV, headphones, and kitchen gadgets on her list of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2016.
Think twice before making your home too smart — it may make it vulnerable to attack
As it turns out, in our nascent efforts to turn everything into a connected device, we've also opened ourselves up to rather terrifying hacks and attacks.
Here’s what happened when we asked Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home a bunch of questions
What happens when you ask Google Home and Amazon's Alexa the same questions?
Crazy Kickstarter project gives anyone the ability to create fire tornadoes
Recently launched via Kickstarter, the Flameflex device allows anyone to enjoy the visual stimulation of a real fire tornado from the comfort of their home.
Ikea to offer indoor hydroponic garden systems in U.S. following U.K. launch
Purveyors of nearly everything, Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea plans on selling indoor hydroponic gardening systems in the spring 2017 in the U.S.
Automation service provider IFTTT unveils new ‘applets,’ extending functionality
IFTTT has announced a couple of big changes to the service, namely the big change from recipes to applets.
Savings in your pocket, nothing on your roof with nationwide solar program
You don't need a solar panel on your own roof to support green energy and save on your own utility bills with Arcadia Power's community solar program.
Floravere delivers a custom wedding dress to your door for less than $4,000
Meet Floravere, described as "a new bridal brand offering luxury wedding dresses to your door."
WeMo vulnerability reminds us that IoT security needs to be taken seriously
A hot topic in the Internet of Things marketplace in the past year has been the security of these new home ecosystems, for good reason.
Can’t find your perfect wine? Blend it yourself with the Vinfusion system
Cambridge Consultants has found a way to personalize and customize your vino like never before by way of a new product known as the Vinfusion system
Smart oven wants to do for cookies what Nespresso did for coffee
CHiP is a smart tabletop kitchen device that “intelligently bakes” everyone’s favorite chocolate chip-filled snack -- and text your phone when they're done.
To buy a bag of Chernyi Black coffee, you'll need to visit the dark web
Available only to people navigating the dark web via Tor, Chernyi Black coffee aims to be the kind of unique java trendsetters turn to throughout Russia.
From coffee table to standing desk, the wireless Flex cranes to any height
NextDesk has launched Flex, a new wireless power-adjustable table that can be set in numerous different positions to serve a variety of purposes.
Reverie’s tech-enhanced bed bases and mattresses give you comfort and control
Reverie's new Bluetooth-enabled, powered bed bases and customizable mattresses give two sleepers individual control for comfort and improved sleep.
Warn off any shifty characters outside your house with this smart security camera
Netatmo has unveiled Presence, a new smart home security camera that can monitor your home and send updates about events.
Whisk Wiper is the smart kitchen utensil cleaner you never knew you needed
New Kickstarter contraption the Whisk Wiper lets would-be chefs quickly clean a kitchen whisk without frustration or mess in just a matter of seconds.
New Epicurious app puts more than 1,000 food videos at would-be chefs’ fingertips
Meet “Epicurious Recipes & Food Videos,” the app that promises to put "more than a thousand food videos directly at your fingertips."
Nutrition startup will tell you what to eat based on your DNA
Habit is a personalized nutrition startup which will develop diet plans that cater to a person’s unique genetic makeup -- and will even deliver food to fit.
This brew is for you: The Brasii lets any novice whip up their favorite ale
Launched via Kickstarter in October, the Brasii home brewer makes it easy for amateur brewers to craft home-brewed beer as well as a veteran.
Control the Sense with Voice sleep device with, what else, your voice
Getting a better night's sleep now starts and ends with your voice. The newest product to emerge from Hello is the Sense with Voice
Whether you're a foodie or a forester, the GreenTraveler can help keep you full
Meet the GreenTraveler, an innovative new container that can help you transport food, beverages, and other items no matter where your adventure takes you.
A really bright idea: PowerBulb will charge your devices and light up a room
The PowerBulb from Mega Tiny Corp doubles as a dual USB charger, harnessing the power of the lightbulb to charge your mobile device or tablet.
Cozymeal offers cooking classes in the privacy of your own home (or the chef’s)
Cozymeal pairs people with chefs for private cooking classes.
Timber Tales' LapDesk bridges the gap from your boring desk to that comfy couch
LapDesk, a new Kickstarter campaign, aims to make working away from your desk easier and more convenient than ever.
Startup wants to bring 3D-scanning photo booths to malls around the world
Next-gen photo booths will offer customers the chance to have themselves 3D-scanned to create ultra-lifelike, VR-ready avatars. Or so one startup hopes.
The simple life: Generation Z and millennial freelancers head to the country
Freelancers are increasing as a percentage of U.S. workers. Technology enables them to work from rural areas, a trend not lost on millennials.
In the Halloween spirit? Canadian appliance firm offers airbrushed skull fridges
Just in time for the Halloween season, the Canadian appliance company Elmira Stove Works now offers gorgeously airbrushed skull-and-flame refrigerators.
Check out 6 whimsical projects from Samsung’s experimental C-Lab
Samsung's C-Lab, the company's internal product incubator, highlighted six new projects, including a smartwatch for kids, a social network, and more.
Major appliance makers warn against counterfeit refrigerator water filters
Major appliance manufacturers are warning that deceptively labeled counterfeit refrigerator water filters for sale online may not filter sufficiently.
See how much money solar energy systems could save you with EnergySage’s new tool
A new tool from EnergySage lets you determine how much your neighbors are paying for their solar energy systems, and how much they're saving as a result.
Multiroom wireless speaker shootout: Which entry-level Wi-Fi speaker is best?
We compare the least expensive Wi-Fi speaker options from Sonos, Denon, and Yamaha and decide which is worth your time and money.