There’s something fishy going on with old iMacs: DIYer turns them into aquariums, lamps
Using third- and fourth-generation Apple iMacs, Jake Harms developed a method for turning these electronics into household items, rather than trashing them.
Peer into Panasonic’s kitchen of the future, today
There's more to this high-tech kitchen of the future than meets the eye. Panasonic takes us on a tour of what we can expect our kitchens to become.
The real reason some insurance providers want to give you smart home devices
Insurance companies favor smart home devices and may give discounts on insurance or help you pay for devices. Ever wonder why?
Tesla’s solar roof will be cheaper, tougher, and better insulating than a normal roof
Tesla has officially announced the Powerwall 2.0 home battery unit as well as a variety of new solar roofs.
Shape-shifting table can transform from coffee setting to dining table in a second
Table Archimède is a shape-shifting table which can convert from a dinner table to a coffee in just one second. It is currently raising funds on Kickstarter.
Weekly Rewind: New MacBooks, Twitter layoffs, and Airbnb’s NYC struggle
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.
Goodbye, keys: The Ernest app lets you easily access your car, gate, and garage
A Kickstarter campaign has launched for the latest version of the Ernest app. The so-called "smart butler" provides access to cars, garages, and gates.
Swann upgrades its DIY security offering with new home alert systems lineup
Security monitoring leader Swann announced this week the addition of four new DIY home security devices for both residential and business use.
Pop! New soap molecule could disrupt multibillion dollar cleaning products industry
Scientists have created a new soap molecule that is far more environmentally friendly than existing products made by the giant cleaning products industry.
Broadband providers now need consent to share your data, thanks to the FCC
The Federal Communications Commission has approved new regulations that require internet-service providers to offer "opt-in consent" to share user data.
Scientists just made 3D printed magnets, and they have some attractive new properties
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have invented a way to print permanent magnets using a regular 3D printer.
On edge after the DDoS attack? Here’s how to prevent your smart home from being hacked
As more and more smart systems and devices come to your home, here are the basic steps to protect yourself.
The Knbor smart lamp lights up your room and provides you with Wi-Fi
Knbor is heralded as "the first smart ceiling lamp providing Wi-Fi."
This killer Halloween blender blood recipe is to die for
Among the most requested Halloween costume accessories will no doubt be fake blood, and we've got you covered on that with this killer fake blood recipe.
You can get millions of lighting color options with TP-Link’s newest smart bulb
TP-Link has launched a new smart bulb to expand its customized lighting options. The bulb is compatible with Amazon Alexa, and no smart hub is required.
Using wood pulp and footsteps, a professor just found a new source of renewable energy
Utilizing wood pulp and footstep energy, a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison just developed a new source of renewable energy.
Interactive apartment block prototype is a voyeuristic Arduino-powered experience
Cross Hitchcock’s Rear Window with a computer club, and you'd probably get something like this creative mini apartment powered by an Arduino Nano board.
Convenience and versatility at your command with Echo and Logitech Harmony Hub
Pairing Amazon Echo or Dot with Logitech's versatile Harmony Hub adds Alexa's voice control to your A/V and smart home setups.
You can now tell Siri to turn on your lights with the Eve Light Switch
On Wednesday, Elgato launched the Eve Light Switch, heralded as "the world’s first light switch with HomeKit technology."
Get your vegan on: Whole Foods Market to sell Purple Carrot vegan meal kits
Purple Carrot vegan meal kits will be sold off the shelf in Whole Foods Market stores starting in the grocery chain's North Atlantic region.
See something you like? Everything on A&E’s ‘The Way Home’ can be bought
"The Way Home," a new show on A&E, is betting big on branded content by making literally everything on the show something of an advertisement.
Amazon’s Alexa is on board to help you fact-check all the major politicians
A new Alexa skill is available just in time for the run-up to the presidential election. Amazon Echo can now be your instant fact-checker.
Ecobee wants you to donate your smart thermostat data to combat climate change
Connected thermostat maker Ecobee has launched an opt-in program that lets users share their data for a large-scale study into climate change.
Lips like sugar: Everything can taste sweet with the Taste Buddy gadget
Taste Buddy uses a low-level electrical current to stimulate the tongue’s taste buds -- to fool people into thinking they are trying sweet or salty flavors.
Earth-shattering tech: Smart lock system protects cabinets' contents from quakes
Open Mind Innovations' Smart Lock System keeps cabinets shut when it senses violent seismic events such as earthquakes.
The I-Switch intelligent, gesture-controlled shower head launches on Kickstarter
With gesture controls, LED lighting, and the ability to drastically conserve water, Huale's I-Switch is packed with benefits both entertaining and useful.
The award-winning rEvolve tiny home has a roof deck, solar, room for your dog
At the first Tiny House Competition, an entry from Santa Clara University called the rEvolve House won the honor of being the best overall design.
The first Apple HomeKit compatible garage door opener is coming soon
Connect the Nold Open to any garage or gate opener for shareable control by smartphone app. An Apple HomeKit compatible version using Siri is coming soon..
Airbnb files federal lawsuit after passage of prohibitive New York bill
With the law's passage, owners can be fined $1,000 for their first violation, $5,000 for their second, and $7,500 for the third and future violations.
Estimated 2016 Airbnb tax loss to states $260 million, says study
A study conducted by travel stay booking site All the Rooms finds Airbnb stays will cost states $260 million in lost tax revenue.
Weekly Rewind: Nintendo Switch, Galaxy Note 7 costumes, and Eminem's take on Trump
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.
If you could live anywhere on earth, this website tells you what you could afford
If you've ever considered living in another country, The World Awaits You is ready to help narrow down the choices based on your budget.