Watch out Nest: first HomeKit-enabled thermostat available in Apple Stores now
The Ecobee3 was announced as being compatible with Apple's HomeKit earlier this year, and as of today the smart thermostat is available in Apple Stores.
Symmetry when wet: A student’s building material changes shape in the rain
Inspired by the way a pine cone closes up when wet, design student Chao Chen created laminate tiles that bend when it rains.
A tinier Titanic and smaller Stonehenge: These backyard replicas are amazing
These people created some remarkable replicas in their backyards, including the Titanic, a pirate ship, and a mini-Golden Gate Bridge.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 4K camera balls, pro optics for your phone
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
The new version of Bubble Wrap doesn’t pop
The new and improved Bubble Wrap, called iBubble Wrap, takes up 1/50 of the space, which is good news for shippers. The bad news: it doesn't pop.
Here’s how to prepare your PC for Windows 10
Make sure your desktop PC is ready for the Windows 10 upgrade by checking your specifications and downloading the right apps.
Ready to toss your cable box? It could be what connects your smart home
With about 25 billion connected devices, can the lowly cable box become the hub of the smart home anfd the undisputed Internet of Things King? The cable companies would like that.
Tarzan would feel right at home in these conceptual houses that blend into the forest
What if you could live in a park? That's Raimond de Hullu's vision for Oas1s: green buildings that are energy efficient and covered in wood and leaves.
NBC to Donald Trump: You’re fired.
NBC has cut ties with Donald Trump following his derogatory comments about Mexican immigrants.
This brick-laying robot can build an entire house in 2 days flat
An Australian engineer has developed a bricklaying robot that can lay 1,000 bricks an hour, work 24/7, and complete the shell of a home in just two days.
Nest Protect users get insurance discounts, Big Data concerns
Liberty Mutual announced insurance discounts for customers in some states who use the Nest Protect communicating smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
The Floating Record vertical turntable puts a different spin on your records
If you took your average record player and propped it up on its side, you'd end up with all sorts of problems, but vintage audio startup Gramovox has developed a new record player that circumvents these issues
More like a top porch: This structure sits next to a meadow on top of a six-story building
David Puchkoff wanted a porch, and there was only one place to put it: the roof of his six-story building.
It burns! How to survive the summer without an air conditioner
Here are some tips and tricks on staying cool in the summer if you don't have an air conditioner.
Your home, their office: Vrumi lets people rent your place during the day
Vrumi is sort of like a reverse Airbnb -- it lets you rent out your place to strangers for the day.
