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Zero Energy Smart Home

This home looks ordinary but it could save its owners $70,000

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Google-owned Nest unveils the second-generation Nest Protect and the new Nest Cam

Google-owned Nest unveiled the second-generation Protect thermostat and new Nest Cam at a conference today in San Francisco.
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Swann introduces two new DIY home security systems for different budgets

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Should Airbnb be allowed to continue operations in New York and San Francisco?

The only thing more polarizing than Airbnb's new logo is the company's practices in terms of real estate prices in cities like New York and San Francisco.
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World’s thinnest light bulb is made from graphene

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Wink partners with Pro.com to simplify the smart-home installation process

Wink, the maker of smart home devices, has partnered with Pro.com for installation assistance.
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LEDs are gaining in popularity, a new survey finds

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Misfit connects all your devices with its new Web dashboard and adds IFTTT compatibility

Misfit added a new dashboard for the Web, IFTTT integration, and smart home controls to make its wearables smarter.
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Ditch the beer cans: This portable keg serves up draft beers anywhere you go

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Which appliances cause the most fires? The answer may surprise you

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Survey: Millennials don’t mind putting money into their homes

The Houzz & Home survey released on June 10 shows that Millennials are just as interested in redecorating and renovating their houses as older generations.
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What will it be like to live on Mars? Inflatable and super sustainable

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Sanitizer robots, fish-finder sunglasses, and more

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!
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Finally Bulb gives the best of incandescent light without the wasted energy

Say hello to the Finally Bulb, the first light bulb to use acandescent technology to replicate the look and feel of the traditional incandescent bulb.

Sit on your throne in Bel Air — in the most expensive home in America — for $500 million

A film producer is building a home in Bel Air, California, which he plans to sell for $500 million. That would make it the most expensive home in the U.S.
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Get your geek on in the kitchen with these gadgets that help you make delicious treats

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Quirky decides to stop making devices unless it’s with powerful partners

Quirky, which used to solicit such ideas from its community, is no longer manufacturing products, though they'll focus on design and distribution.
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A fan of the pop-in? Now you can stop by Jerry’s apartment from Seinfeld

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This lock doesn’t require keys, or even your smartphone. All it needs is your fingerprint

Good news ! There's a new smart lock in the works that does away with all these cumbersome key- and phone-based unlocking schemes.
Trinity One Coffee

Trinity ONE will look gorgeous while brewing your morning coffee

Trinity ONE combines pour-over, cold-brew, and air pressure methods to make it the ultimate coffee maker.
uve robotic countertop cleaner sanitizes with ultraviolet light

UVe is a $89 robotic countertop cleaner than uses UV light to sanitize surfaces

Hendo Hoverboards

Hover technology may help your house float during an earthquake

The California-based startup wants to use its hoverboard technology to levitate large structures during an earthquake.
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Google promises to improve urban life with Sidewalk Labs

Google announced a new company called Sidewalk Labs to develop technologies and partnerships in order to improve city life,
hp announces 299 3d scanning accessory for sprout scanner

3D scanning is now easier and more affordable – if you own HP’s Sprout

Competition in the 3D scanner space is heating up with HP's announcement of the 3D Capture Stage, a $299 accessory that works with all Sprout systems.
Tesla Powerwall

Tesla has enhanced the Powerwall while keeping it the same price

During Tesla’s 2015 Annual Shareholders Meeting on June 9, Musk said that the Powerwall will double in power output while remaining at the same price.
nest fcc filing hints at new dropcam version

Will Nest unveil a new Dropcam at its press conference? (Update)

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Honeywell and WeatherBug have rolled out a software update for Wi-Fi thermostat owners

WeatherBug and Honeywell have rolled out a software update for Wi-Fi thermostat users to program their devices to the weather.
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Need to find your wall’s paint color? SwatchMate Cube can do that and more

The SwatchMate Cube is designed to pick up the surface color of anything it captures, and it can store it in its memory or an iOS or Android device.
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Flixi is the picture frame that promises not to damage your walls

Flixi is an innovative photo frame that allows you to hang pictures in less than one minute, without a hammer or nails.
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This adorable pod will give you voice control over your smart home

LoveLinkU has software embedded within it that allows you to use your voice to send commands to smart devices around your house.
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Strap a smartphone to a countertop oven and you get June

Kitchen nightmares could be a thing of the past as connected technology enters our homes. The June Intelligent Oven takes all the guesswork out of baking.
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With iOS 9, you’ll be able to control Apple’s HomeKit from iCloud

Excited to see iOS 9 and OS X 11? Here’s how to watch Apple’s WWDC 2015 livestream

10 Apple announcements at WWDC 2015 that you’ll want to know

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference kicked off today in San Francisco, and the company had plenty of announcements to share with the world. Highlights from this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference include OS X El Capitan, transit directions in Maps, the newly renamed Wallet, and Apple announced its new music streaming service, called Apple Music. Here's a list of everything you need to know from Apple’s 2015 WWDC keynote.
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This $14,000 coffee maker doesn’t need wasteful pods to make drinks

BKON has created a commercial drink maker, known as Craft Brewer, that retails around $14,000. It is currently being used by the commercial market.
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