Google brings free Fiber Internet to low-income households
On Wednesday, the Silicon Valley behemoth announced its plan to bring free Google Fiber to those who need it most: low-income Americans.
Headlines, traffic, weather: This Google Engineer’s smart mirror keeps you informed
What happens when a Google software engineer wants something that's not on the market yet? He makes it himself.
Teddy talk: Fisher-Price’s smart stuffed animals found to have security flaws
Researchers at Rapid7 found that Fisher-Price's Smart Toys, Internet-connected stuffed animals, could let attackers access children's profile information.
What’s the difference between fabric softener and dryer sheets?
What's the difference between fabric softener and dryer sheets? They work a little differently and don’t have the exact same outcomes. Here's a breakdown.
The Pendleton Limited Edition Airstream is built for the outdoors (if not for every budget)
The Pendleton Limited Edition is an ode to nature, complete with all the high-end amenities you might need and the rustic decor you didn't know you wanted.
Enveloping a house with a greenhouse helps this Swedish family cut down on heating costs
Instead of adding more insulation to make a summer home suitable for winter living, a Swedish couple erected a greenhouse around the home.
Happy birthday, Oprah! 13 gifts worthy of the ‘queen of all media’
Oprah Winfrey celebrates her 62nd birthday on January 29. If you want to know what to buy her, here are a few tech options from the "favorites" list.
Dome Alert monitors your home for fires, floods, and freezing for $9 a month
Dome Alert is a system with a hub, fire/carbon monoxide sensor, and a flood/freeze sensor. It has an app but also uses a professional monitoring company.
Compared to sprinklers, the Automist uses one-tenth of the water to put out fires
The Automist system uses 90 percent less water than residential sprinklers to stop fires and reduce water damage.
Now you can stay in and 'Netflix and Chill' with this Airbnb listing
An Airbnb listing for a New York City apartment describes it as the "Netflix and Chill" room, complete with Netflix bedspread, HD projector and Apple TV.
Smart Bedding makes making your bed a snap
Smart Bedding, which is made up of a top sheet that snaps to a duvet cover for easy bed-making, is available for order.
This jacket made of stainless steel yarn will harvest the sun’s energy to keep you warm
We're powering just about everything with the sun these days, so why not throw clothes into the mix? Such is the concept behind ThermalTech.
The Mulciber modernizes traditional wood-burning stoves to burn wood better
The Mulciber is a modernized wood stove that could lower your carbon footprint and protect the environment by burning wood resources more efficiently.
Gone solar? Orison’s home battery plugs into your outlet, no installation required
Orison recently launched its home battery on Kickstarter. One is a panel, the other a tower.
The wearable chair is now a thing
For all those times you've wished you could just take a seat, now you can with the Archelis, the wearable chair.
The knead for squeeze: Daiwa is an $8,000 massage chair
After a long day walking around the Las Vegas Convention Center at KBIS 2016, I was more than ready to try out the $8,000 Daiwa massage chair.
Next time you're in Amsterdam, visit the world's first gamer's hotel, Arcade Hotel
Aptly named the Arcade Hotel, this new residence in Amsterdam provides dedicated gaming entertainment for the unconventional tourist.
The Ultimate Cutting Board turns your counter into a professional prep space
The Ultimate Cutting Board recently launched on Kickstarter. It's like a little kitchen prep station that hides a bunch of tools.
MIT researchers want to use a transparency equation to make cheaper smart windows
MIT researchers found a way to predict a material's transparency based on its thickness and amount of stretch.
The Pod House is 432 square feet of high-tech, net zero living
Inspired by the sailboat he built, James Gregory decided to make a tiny home. The Pod House from Shelter Dynamics is the result.
The Signature Kitchen Suite has a smart fridge that costs almost $10,000
At KBIS 2016, LG unveiled the Signature Kitchen Suite. It's a luxury brand of appliances, including a $9,799 smart fridge.
Scan your food with the NutriRay3D smartphone accessory to count calories
Meet NutriRay 3D, a smartphone add-on that will scan your plate and fill out your food diary for you.
Yale’s latest smart locks and doorbells let you watch and unlock from afar
Yale's Look doorbell lets you chat up guests from afar, while its Linus and Assure smart locks can unlock the door via Nest and Bluetooth, respectively.
Luma’s twist to online mattresses: Letting you swap out the topper for more or less firmness
The Luma Slumber System is a two-part mattress. The first part is made of coils and foam. The second part rests on top and has different levels of firmness.
This smart home climate system changes the temperature depending on who’s in the room
Flair has introduced two new products for its smart home climate system: the Puck smart room controller and Flair Smart Vent.
Super Bowl outdoes Black Friday as most popular time to buy a TV
A recent survey from online coupon site FatWallet.com revealed how more people indicate they will buy a TV during Super Bowl week than during Black Friday.