How to use Siri to control Apple HomeKit
Apple has just released some Siri commands for you to use to control the few HomeKit-compatible devices available.
Amazon’s voice assistant doesn’t just power Echo, she’s ready to take over other devices
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is poised to take over every connected device and app with a new SDK for developers and device makers.
Shutter it down: This home security camera closes up to protect your privacy
Myfox created a shutter for its security camera to keep your home -- and your privacy -- secure.
Teenage boys have finally figured out how to practice safe sex
The S.T.EYE. condom will change colors when in contact with sexually transmitted infections
Toilet of the future is flush with solar power, sensors
Researchers at Caltech took seven high-tech steps to build the toilet of the future, including adding solar power and sensors.
Can’t bear to pair? The Twist light bulb plays music with Wi-Fi and AirPlay, not Bluetooth
Instead of pairing with Bluetooth like other light bulbs with speakers, the Twist light bulb is an LED bulb that's controlled by AirPlay.
Smart smoke alarm battery Roost is now available for preorder, ships in September
Nearly a year after its Kickstarter, Roost, the smart smoke alarm battery, will start shipping in September. You can pre-order on Amazon now.
The Sage RF cooking appliance is like a super-precise microwave
Freescale Semiconductor's new RF microwave oven concept uses radio frequency (RF) emitters instead of magnetrons to heat our goodies.
Tap this glass with your phone to relive your favorite photos
SipSup is designed to store the photos and videos you "drop" into the cup in its app.
Now everyone can buy Amazon’s Siri-like Echo smart speaker
Amazon's finally opening orders of its Echo personal assistant beyond Prime subscribers. It costs $179.
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Curb watches every circuit breaker in your home to see where you’re wasting watts
Curb is a smart-home monitoring system that is designed to give you statistics on your house's energy use.
Hut up: Home styles from 25,000 B.C. to today
A video from The Atlantic shows home styles through the centuries. The first style is from 25,000 B.C. From huts to domes, things certainly have changed.
Dutch Mountain house has skateboards for steps and a Jag for a bookshelf
Would you take your vintage car to the junkyard? Of course not. One guy turned his into a bookshelf, because he was wanted to stop guzzling gas.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Biometric locks, monocycles, and lightsabers
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!
Drop will make pool maintenance easier for you this summer
Drop, a new smart-home device, will measure the chemicals in your pool while monitoring it for safety.
Study: Los Angeles has the highest rent premium for in-unit washers and dryers
Trulia, the online real estate service, released data on June 16 that revealed where renters pay the most for an in-unit washer and dryer.
Treat yo’ pet: Petzi is a camera that dispenses treats when you’re not home
Always worried your pet is hungry when you're not home? The Petzi Treat Camera will dispense treats to your cat or dog whenever you connect.
