A Hollywood makeup specialist built the perfect ode to Han Solo in carbonite
In a video posted to Tested's YouTube channel, Hollywood makeup specialist Frank Ippolito shows off his unique Han Solo in carbonite refrigerator.
Time for a bathroom redo? Houzz unveils latest tech for toilets, tubs, and showers
Homeowners who renovate their bathrooms choose from a wide range of high-tech features, focusing on toilets, bathtubs, and showers.
Pick a spot: You can assemble this wonderful dream home anywhere
Known for their minimal impact on the environment, prefabricated homes don't get much better than this gorgeous one-story abode set in southeastern Uruguay.
Sonoro audio, the company behind those fancy hotel sound systems, wants your home to have one too
Found in hotels like the St. Regis, Hopper, and W Hotels, sonoro's audio systems are quickly establishing themselves as must-haves on a five-star checklist.
24 years in the making, this handmade floating island is the stuff of dreams
Catherine and Wayne King don’t mess around when it comes to off the grid living. They built themselves their own private island off Vancouver Island.
Your old phone can save your house from burning down
Smart home security company Cleverloop has developed an app called Smokey, which turns your old smartphone or tablet into a smart smoke alarm.
PetChatz puts you in constant contact with your beloved fur babies
If you’ve ever wished for a way to check in with your cat or dog while you’re at work, PetChatz has the answer. Now, your pet can call you.
Sierra Club examines cities working toward renewable energy
The Sierra Club is working to “commit to solutions that help us achieve 100% clean, renewable energy across the United States by 2050.”
Need a laugh? Watch people try to build Ikea furniture while high in ‘Hikea’
Hikea is a new video series that has people building Ikea furniture while high.
Barcelona isn't messing around with Airbnb anymore, levying fines and removing listings
The regulatory nightmare that is Airbnb was dealt another blow this week as authorities in Barcelona began cracking down on illegal rentals.
Researchers develop always-on camera that only responds to certain gestures
Smartphone, smartwatch, and, now, smart camera? A group from Georgia Tech is developing a camera that responds to certain gestures.
The median price for a home in San Jose hits a record high of just over $1 million
A recent report by the National Association of Realtors found San Jose to be the first metro area to see the median prices on its homes top $1 million.
You can make a bionic hand out of a Keurig, and that’s not all
DIY genius Evan Booth just turned a Keurig K350 coffee machine into a working bionic hand. Seriously.
You don’t need no alibi: Removing bloodstains from clothing, carpet, and upholstery
Something as simple as a nosebleed can ruin your favorite article of clothing. Use these tips to remove bloodstains from clothes, carpet, and upholstery.
Samsung just bought Dacor to bring you more connected home appliances
In the market for a five-figure kitchen appliance? Samsung has your back. The South Korean electronics company has acquired luxury appliance maker Dacor
Reports of serious burns spur probe of Australian appliance maker Thermomix
Several Thermomix owners filed official complaints this year, claiming the device's failed to contain hot liquids, which led to severe burns.
Using Logitech’s Pop, a mechanical button for your digital devices, is a snap
Logitech's new Pop is an internet-connected button that controls your smart home devices.
IFTTT announces new integration with range of partnering apps
IFTTT's latest updates have integrated it's formulas with apps for products like Ring’s video doorbell and Automatic’s car adapter.
Nanoleaf’s triangular panels offer a new, modular take on lighting
Nanoleaf introduced the Aurora at CES 2016. The triangular shaped panel has color-changing LED lights that are compatible with HomeKit.
Spice up your cooking game with your own indoor herb garden
With a little effort, the right tools, and a sunny window, you can easily add some spice to your cooking life with an indoor herb garden. Here's how.
Solar panels? Not good enough for Elon Musk — he wants to create a solar roof
It seems that Elon Musk has grand plans with his recent purchase of Solar City, as he's already planning to upend the roofing industry with solar roofs.
GE and Keurig have their sights set on total beverage-making dominance
Geared toward consolidating every beverage-making device into one appliance, GE and Keurig's Beverage Center quickly whips up coffee, soda, and smoothies.
Ashton Kutcher, Peter Thiel, others write letter to NY governor in defense of Airbnb
They may have differing opinions on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but Ashton Kutcher and Peter Thiel both love Airbnb.
Google's smart bathroom patent puts sensors in your toilet, tub, and mirror
Google has filed a patent for a smart bathroom concept that includes sensors being placed in the user's toilet, bathtub, and mirror.
BMW set to make Amazon’s Alexa your back-seat driver this fall
Sometime "later this year," BMW says, you'll be able to do quite a bit with your BMW with nothing but your voice and Amazon Alexa.
Ikea's $8 Lack table makes for one simple DIY product photography booth
In its latest video, DSLR Video Shooter shows how you can easily build a product photography booth using IKEA’s $8 Lack side table.
iHome’s Zenergy line of connected products gets your sleep back on track
iHome's new Zenergy series of connected alarm clocks get your sleep on track with color-shifting LEDs.
U.S. energy usage captured with insane detail in this Otherlab flowchart
All the data about our energy usage -- and believe us, there's a lot of it -- is presented in the form of this interactive, zoomable flowchart.
NXRobo’s Big-I is the robotic butler you’ve always wanted around the house
Capable of learning a near-infinite amount of skills, NXRobo's Big-I robot is the perfect smart home companion. Plus, it kind of resembles Star Wars' R2-D2.
Own a washing machine with mold issues? Whirlpool may owe you a refund, rebate
For nearly a decade, consumers have been complaining about the problems that plagued a number of Whirlpool front-loading machines - now it's settled.
Caffeinated Soylent? Trade in cup of morning coffee for a 400-calorie brekfast
Turn your morning cup of joe into a 400-calorie breakfast with Coffiest.
DARPA seeks building materials that can respond to change and heal after damage
DARPA is looking for proposals to develop self-healing, living building materials that grow as needed.