You might live in a shipping container home, if it was this amazing
Built out of eight shipping containers, this ambitious (and incredibly unique) home celebrates the Ecuadorian environment and disassembles like a clock.
Haier adds a combination washer-dryer drum to its Duo washer
At last year's IFA, Haier introduced a pair of stacked washers in one machine. This year, it added a combo washer-dryer to the bottom drum,
Neato’s new vacuum bots cut old prices but keep their sweet features
Neato just launched two new vacuum robots at this year’s IFA, and not only are they connected, they’re remarkably affordable.
These levitating speakers from Aswy will take your home theater experience to the next level
You've never seen sound like this. The levitating wireless speakers from Aswy's make for a pretty well-rounded sensory experience.
Retirement looks even better with Serenbe, the community of the future
The golden years of your life have never looked quite this good. Bid adieu to the retirement complexes of yore and say "bon jour" to Serenbe.
Hover Hoover’s new gadget over your laundry, and it will tell you how to clean it
Hoover introduced its TED washing machine device at IFA 2016. It can detect what sort of clothes are in the machine, if you scan them first.
This countertop smart oven watches your cookies and stops cooking before they burn
The Midea Fun Smart Oven is pretty smart. It recognizes the color of your food and tracks it, turning itself off before it burns.
Flare is an AI powered home security system that recognizes friend from foe
Flare is part camera, part AI, part IoT accessory that its creators bill as “the first home security system powered by true artificial intelligence."
You can videoconference like never before with Hello
Say Hello to your television, and to the rest of your house while you're at it. Meet Hello, branded as an all-in-one, 4K TV communication platform.
Whip it good: Bosch’s new mixer knows just when to stop mixing your eggs
Bosch's AutoCook and OptiMum mixer debuted at IFA 2016.
Self-cleaning towel uses the natural power of silver and bamboo
Powered by natural antibacterial agents silver and bamboo, this is the world’s first dermatologist-recommended self-cleaning towel.
Credit-card-thin Tile Slim helps you keep track of your wallet or purse
The new, credit-card-thin Tile Slim Bluetooth tracker is designed to slot into your wallet or purse so that you never lose them.
The tallest building in Bangkok is the MahaNakhon tower
The MahaNakhon tower officially opened to the public earlier this week to great fanfare, and the 77-story, 1,030-foot structure is something to see.
After just a few months, Sage by Hughes is no more
Goodbye, Sage. We hardly knew you. After just a few months on the market, Sage by Hughes, a home security product from EchoStar, has been discontinued.
Knock on LG’s new fridge, and it will turn transparent or bring up Windows
LG introduced a smart version of its InstaView fridge at IFA 2016, and it runs on Windows 10.
Chinese firm Qihan launches robotics-as-a-service with Sanbot
Qihan's Sanbot is a sensor-packed robot that will launch as part of a robotics-as-a-service model for businesses in health care, education, and security.
Leaked email hints at a new line of Beats headphones at Apple’s September 7 event
According to leaked reports, Apple may be gearing up to launch a new line of Beats headphones at its iPhone 7 event on September 7.
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball automatically rights itself if it topples
Now you can pull a canister vacuum all around the house and not get frustrated when it tips over. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball will right itself automatically.
Design the building of the future in this new biodesign competition
Want to design the future? Here's your chance. Inhabitat and the X-Prize Foundation have partnered on behalf of the Biodesign Competition.
Electrolux raises the dishwasher bar by letting you lift up the lower basket
Electrolux's AEG Mastery Range includes dishwasher, oven, and washing machine innovations.
Your whole life can be connected to the Internet of Things with SensePeanut
Meet SensePeanut, described as an "innovative range of smart sensors designed to bring affordable, easy-to-use connected life functionality to the masses."
Dumb radiator? Netatmo wants to update it with smart knobs
Apartments may not benefit from a smart thermostat, so Netatmo wants to give renters more power with its Smart Radiator Valves.
Control your thermostat with your voice thanks to Tado's new integrations
Too hot? Too cold? Just say so, and Tado's new smart thermostat will get that taken care of for you.
Sansaire releases its latest Wi-Fi-connected sous vide cooker, the Delta
If you've been looking for a way to up your technique in the kitchen, look no further than a new Wi-Fi-connected sous vide cooker.
Check the temperature of your meat from your phone with Sharp’s Love2Cook Oven
The Sharp Love2Cook is a new smart oven that uses an app.
Hospitals of the future will sound different … and that’s a good thing
Hospitals are implementing design changes to reduce noise pollution and make for a better experience for patients.
Transparent solar panels are the photovoltaics of the future
Transparent solar panels turn regular windows into super-efficient photovoltaics.
Largest passive housing development now underway in Germany
Hiedelburg Village will be the largest passive housing development constructed to date and will cut energy usage to 85 percent below average.
Zeppidy is your one-stop shop for online real estate transactions
To help home buyers and sellers feel comfortable with the real estate process, a company named Zeppidy created a fully comprehensive online platform.
The biggest tech expo in Europe is happening now! Here’s what to expect
Germany's IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices. Here's what's coming.
Miele says it’s finally figured out a better bagless vacuum
Miele has never made a bagless vacuum until the Blizzard CX1.
Bosch and the Drop kitchen scale are getting connected
Soon, those with Bosch ovens with Home Connect will be able to integrate their Drop scales with their appliance. Drop wants to be your personal sous chef.