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You can plug your USB cable right into this outlet, no adaptor needed

This coverplate charger makes juicing up a snap. SnapPower is a built-in smart device charger/outlet all in one.
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Xiaomi celebrates turning five with phones, a TV, a scale, and a power socket — Wait, what?

For its 5th birthday, Xiaomi went all out by announcing new smartphones, a new TV, and, interestingly enough, a smart scale and power socket.
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Push to buy: Amazon’s Dash buttons turn your house into a store

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Securifi adds smart home automation features to Almond routers

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An ADT exec went rogue and created Abode, a contract-free security system

Traditional home security systems don't offer much flexibility, but a former ADT employee thinks his new system, Abode, is the safest out there.
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IBM creates Internet of Things division, announces deal with The Weather Company

With the announcement of its new Internet of Things (IoT) division, IBM could soon have an increased presence in your day-to-day life.
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Brilliant! New graphene bulb lights the way for more durable and energy-saving future

A new, more energy efficient and cheaper to produce lightbulb source using graphene material will soon be commercially available.
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Telling the time is just the beginning for this wall-projecting smart clock

This smart, customizable clock can tell the time, weather and synch to your smartphone device.
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Amazon Home Services delivers everything from TV mounting to goat grazing in 41 cities

Accidentally revealed last week, Amazon's competitor to Angie's List, dubbed Amazon Home Services, launches today in 41 cities.
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Blogger gets backlash for not loving this appliance you’ve probably never heard of

Have you ever heard of a Thermomix? It's a multi-function appliance that supposedly does the job of 12 machines. It costs about that much, too.
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What the 1950s ‘kitchen of the future’ got right (and what was just plain crazy)

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These homes are luxe, $75,000, and tiny

Want to move into a tiny house but don't want to leave behind your stainless steel appliances? Tiny Heirloom homes on wheels don't sacrifice luxury.
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Soak cool: The biggest trends in bathroom renovation

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Getting hot in here? Dyson’s fan heater spreads its cool factor around

Dyson's new fan heater uses patented technology to switch from personal to room control
pirch lets you test appliances before buy showroom

Test drive your dream home: Appliance retailer lets you try before you buy

A new-concept appliance retailer lets consumers try before they buy.
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$100? $150? $200? This site tells you how much to rent your Airbnb property for

BeyondPricing uses proprietary software system to analyze rental market and provide data-based information on listing prices.
low calorie rice bowl

Scientists just discovered a way to reduce the caloric content of rice by 50 percent

Good news for all you rice addicts out there -- An undergraduate student in Sri Lanka has recently discovered a new way to cook rice that can reduce its caloric content by as much as 50 percent, and even offer a few other added health benefits
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Facebook would like to be part of your smart home

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No rain gear left behind: This umbrella sends an alert when you forget it

This smart umbrella won't hang you out to dry. The app-enabled rain gear alerts you when you've left it behind.
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Expert online meal planning with health and budgets in mind

A new expert meal planning service from online grocer RelayFoods.com aids in healthy, budget-friendly food prep and purchase
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Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep this man from his smart home

Get floored with new portable interactive projector for kids

Kids will have a ball with Lumo, the interactive game projector.
Smart TV Makers Voice Security

To make your smart TV safe from spying, manufacturers need to up their game

Smart TVs are a security and privacy concern now, and we need to treat them that way.

How does your garden glow? Solar-powered lights illuminate your landscape in color

A solar-powered, smart lighting system can illuminate your yard in full color using a Bluetooth enabled app
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K-Cups’ serving size too small? Keurig introduces pods that will fill up your mug

Keurig has introduced new coffee pods for on-the-go consumers. The new product is compatible with the company's 2.0 brewing system.
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Number-crunching servers may just save you money while they heat your house

Utilities provider Eneco is partnering with a cloud service provider to place servers in homes for the purpose of providing home heating.
petbrosia makes customized pet food delivers it to your door cat

This website custom tailors food for your pet’s breed, age, and activity level

GE PT9550SFSS

GE PT9550SFSS review

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What’s cooking in the kitchen? Check on Jenn-Air’s smart oven from the living room

A new smart wall oven allows for dinner at your fingertips. Jenn-Air's wireless, new dual convection appliance gives home cooks a break with automation features.
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Want a smart home without a big investment? This $30 smart outlet might be for you

This Smart Outlet allows users to control home appliances from their smart device. A proximity sensor ensures energy efficiency when you're not using room. Schedule routine appliance tasks in advance.
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This snowboarder can step out his front door and head down the mountain

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Taste (the food inside) the rainbow! These 16 fridges come in every color

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DT Giveaway: Control everything with the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote

The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote lets you control everything with one remote. We're giving one away to a lucky DT reader.
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Flipping through The Manual: Tools for your wrist, sipping the world’s rarest beer

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