You may want to curl up inside these cat houses designed by architects
Architects for Animals held a competition for architect-designed cat house. Proceeds from an auction benefit FixNation, which spays and neuters strays.
Day or night, this glowing cabin lets visitors see a gorgeous glowing map of the stars
Designed by the London-based firm George King Architects, the Stargazer's Cabin is an illuminated hut which features a glowing display of constellations.
Weekend Workshop: How to build an uber hip DIY turntable wall clock
Have an old turntable gathering dust in the attic? Why not put it to good use by fashioning it into a beautifully functioning wall clock.
Don’t destroy your lawn, Scott’s GRO and Connected Yard have you covered
Scotts Miracle-Gro launches the Connected Yard platform with micro-climate data, lawn and garden instructions, and automatic watering device control.
This architect wants to build levitating houses to eliminate the threat of flooding
Sea levels are rising and an increasing number of people are experiencing flooding. But what if houses didn't even touch the ground?
Bring a nutritionist to the grocery store with you — courtesy of the ShopWell app
ShopWell serves as a personal nutritionist app by offering users nutritional information and tools that incorporate their own preferences and health needs.
Amazon Prime without a yearly commitment is now a reality if you’re a Sprint customer
Sprint teams up with Amazon to offer Amazon Prime on a monthly basis without an annual commitment.
Here's where to turn your Strava and Runkeeper routes into gorgeous art prints
Nativah Chaya or "paths of life" takes that walking, running, or cycling route you love so much and turns it into an art print.
The Floatti is the world’s first smart suspension ride suitcase
The Floatti is a smart suitcase designed to exceed the traveler's needs, while implementing suspension engineering on the wheels for a smooth ride.
Sleep with the fishes (and sharks) in Airbnb's underwater aquarium bedroom
Airbnb is holding a contest to send three winners to sleep with the sharks under the Paris Aquarium in a temporary bedroom hosted by shark diver Fred Buyle.
A new refrigerator laser can detect food poisoning-related bacteria
To bring your refrigerator into the 21st century, simply affix to it a laser which will detect microbes on your food.
Scentbird is basically the Netflix of perfume, and wants you to smell good
Thanks to Scentbird, you no longer have to settle for a signature scent -- you can try a 30-day supply of any designer fragrance every month.
Lift a glass: tabletop craft beer system launches on kickstarter
Like the Keurig for craft beer, the iGulu automated brewing system makes it easy to brew your own high-quality craft beer right on your kitchen counter.
Xiaomi launches its smart home sub-brand with a smart rice cooker
Xiaomi has launched its first sub-brand, and is making its way into the smart home space. And its first product? A smart rice cooker.
To reduce plastic waste, this Indian startup thinks we should start using edible spoons
Edible Cutlery is a completely biodegradable product so that if you eat the spoon or toss it outside, no plastics are introduced to the environment.
Classier than a bag and better than a bottle, Kuvée wants to solve your wine woes
Kuvée is a WiFi connected dispenser that upon inserting a Kuvée wine cartridge, it will pour wine while preserving the remaining wine in the cartridge.
Hot enough for you? Yecup 365 smart mug can heat or cool drinks on the go
Yecup has launched an Indiegogo campaign for its adjustable smart mug, which can heat or cool beverages on the go.
Still using a fax machine? Use Biscom and Samsung's secure fax app
Samsung and Biscom have launched the first-ever secure fax app for multifunction printers (MFPs), bringing this old technology into the 21st century.
These smart blinds adjust based on sunlight, temperature, and more
Jalousier has launched a Kickstarter for its FlipFlic smart blinds, which are solar-powered and adjustable based on sunlight, temperature, and schedule.
Archaeologists confirm the use of non-stick cookware during the Roman Empire
An archaeological find in Italy provided evidence that non-stick frying pans were used in kitchens all over the Roman Empire some 2,000 years ago.
Weekly Rewind: Japanese ‘bots writing books, gene editing, Sony photo awards
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.
House in the hill: Belgium’s House Pibo is a minimalist’s dream home
Constructed in the district of Maldegem, Belgium, OYO Architecture's House Pibo exudes privacy and minimalism without sacrificing comfort or living space.
How this 18th-century English barn transformed into a modern smart home
The Ancient Party Barn was derelict, having been built in the 18th century. Now it's been brought it into the modern era by adding some smart features.
Check out the Delight score of your favorite restaurants on DoorDash
Now, not only can you order food from nearby restaurants using DoorDash, you'll also be able to make smarter decisions thanks to its new "Delight score."
Learn how to build your own Amazon Echo
Thanks to the genius of collaborative thinking at GitHub, there's now a full set of instructions on how to get Alexa to work on a Raspberry Pi.
Office Insiders treated to new Insider build, can level up their querying skills
Microsoft has released a new build to Office Insiders that adds new features to Excel and OneDrive.
See a Roomba turn into R2D2 with this creative decal set
For any true Star Wars fan, you can now buy a custom decal set from Bel & Bel that will turn your Roomba into a version of everyone's favorite robot -- R2D2.
Google's smart home assistant could take on Amazon's Echo
The Amazon Echo has been a huge success, but Google is reportedly looking to build a home assistant of its own.
Let bacteria provide your light with Glowee's bioluminescence
They may seem like the bottom of the food chain, but one day, the bacteria of the world could power our cities. Or at least, light them up.