A toy car that lights up when it passes by an LED? Disney wants to make it happen
Disney researchers are harnessing the power of visible light communication in some prototypes for new toys.
Oh, broth-er: Your Keurig now works with Campbell’s soup cups
Your Keurig now doubles as a lunch-maker! The company paired with Campbell's to bring you soup K-Cups.
You might be a sucker if you Kickstart these Queen-shaped lollipops
Lollipops are delicious. The Queen of England is a delight. Put them together, and you have Candy Mechanics' Kickstarter, launching September 9.
Learning to brush with the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush for Kids
Philips has a new toothbrush with a companion coaching app that helps to teach kids how to brush their teeth correctly and help parents make sure they do.
Affordable new fire alarm uses dyes to detect smoldering fires that don’t produce smoke
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM could save lives with an affordable way of making gas-based fire detectors.
What to expect from Apple’s Sept. 9 event: iPhone 6S, iPad Pro, Apple TV, and more
Here's everything we expect to see at Apple's September 9 event, including the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, iPad Pro, Apple TV, HomeKit, iOS 9, and more.
What does whisky aged in space taste like? Really different, says Ardbeg distillery
The verdict is finally in on the difference in taste that results from whisky that was aged in space versus that which was aged on lowly Earth.
Sip Scotch in space with Ballantine’s new Zero Gravity Whisky Glass
Here to restore some dignity to whisky is Scottish distillery Ballantine's, which has finally resolved astronauts' pressing need for a zero gravity glass
You’ll want to take these cool washers and dryers from IFA 2015 for a spin
Think your washer and dryer are boring? You will after you check out all the cool laundry appliances from IFA 2015.
Next-generation Apple TV to compete with Xbox One and PS4
Apple might be planning a video game focus for the fourth-generation Apple TV to compete with the Xbox One and PS4 in the living room space.
Cool, clear, and connected: IFA 2015 had some amazing fridges
From cameras inside to doors that turn translucent when you approach, these are some of the coolest fridges we've seen at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
Stories you missed this week: Simulating Mars on Earth, 3D sound, an adorable Droid
It's hard to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. We compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories, including news from IFA 2015 and more.
Learn the Alphabet all over again with our breakdown of Google’s restructuring
Google's new parent company, Alphabet, has a diverse group of businesses under its command. Here's a quick breakdown of what they are and what each does.
This attractive wine fridge is cooled entirely by magnets
Haier showed off its magnetic-cooling wine fridge at IFA 2015. Instead of a compressor, it uses magnetics, making it much quieter.
Bosch reveals sensor-laden stovetops, a refrigerator with a camera, and more
German appliance maker Bosch revealed new lineups of sensor-laden cooktops, fridges with cameras, bacteria-fighting washers, and more at IFA 2015 in Berlin.
KitchenAid’s three-piece sous vide system is decadently delicious
At IFA 2015, KitchenAid showed off its new Chef Touch, a three-piece sous-vide system. It vacuum seals your food, cooks it, then quickly freezes it.
The new iKettle wakes you up and brews your tea earlier when traffic is bad
Smarter, maker of the iKettle, debuted its connected Coffee maker and iKettle 2.0 at IFA 2015. The kettle will wake you up early when traffic's bad.
Electrolux shows off in-oven cams, Custom Flex fridges, clothing-care app
Electrolux, parent of Germany appliance manufacturer AEG, debuted a smart oven with a built-in camera, a dryer that handles silks, and more at IFA 2015.
BMW announces smart home apps and more at IFA 2015
BMW announced new collaborations with Samsung, including integration of the SmartThings system, as well as other tech projects at IFA.
Phillips wants to keep you healthy with its smartwatch and other gadgets
Philips has announced a whole range of new health products at IFA today, including a health watch, blood pressure monitors, body analysis scale, and more.
Want to add more clothes to a laundry load? Samsung’s AddWash has a door for that
Samsung's AddWash washing machine combines top loading function, with the front-loading form factor.
Like AirBnB for yachts, GetMyBoat lets you rent the boat of your dreams
Thanks to GetMyBoat you can now provide your watercraft as a floating hotel.
Stick LG’s sensor on your old appliances to make them smarter
Want smarter appliances without having to buy a new washer or oven? Install LG's SmartThinQ sensor and get alerts when your laundry is done.
Teflon chemical a possible health risk for 6.5 million people with contaminated water supplies
A recent study suggests the industrial chemical PFOA, used in the manufacturing of Teflon, is a much more serious contaminant than previously thought.
Nest launches bigger, better smart thermostat for $250
Nest is getting its first new version since getting acquired by Google, and this version features a bigger screen and more features than ever before
