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Bright idea? This multicolor smart lamp can display notifications and adapt to your music

Notti is a smart lamp that lights up when you get notifications, your alarm goes off, or you're listening to music. The light is up on Kickstarter.
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uKeg is a pressurized growler that keeps your beer from going flat

With the help of an innovative pressurization cap, uKeg keeps your precious craft beer from losing its carbonation and going flat
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Not enough room in your fridge? Make extra space with these magnetic rails

Tired of having to hunt for extra space in your fridge? Just slap a couple of these magnetic rails on the shelf and you'll have a new place to hang beer!
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Ubi, the voice-activated control system for your home, is finally out of beta

Following a successful Kickstartrer and two years of closed beta testing, the voice-controlled ubiquitous computer known as Ubi is finally ready for release
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This camera could help your bathroom mirror know when you’re hungover

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August smart lock launches today, rolls out to Apple Stores this week

After well over a year of intensive development, the August Smart Lock is finally on the market. The lock can now be purchased for $249.99
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SolarCity’s new MyPower plan makes cheap solar power more accessible than ever

SolarCity, the biggest solar provider in the US, has just rolled out a new payment plan that's part Power Purchase Agreement and part loan
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The Intel of things: How the chip giant plans to own IoT

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Transform your smartphone into the ultimate power tool with Ryobi Phone Works

By leveraging all the high tech components you've already got in your smartphone, tools in Ryobi's Phone Works line are cheaper than standalone devices
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Yale Real Living Touchscreen Deadbolt YRD240 review

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This color-picking lamp can match the hue of practically any object

Just give this squishy little lamp a squeeze and the on-board color-picking tech will instantly match the hue of whatever it's sitting on top of
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Old phone collecting dust? Turn it into a smart thermostat with Bemo

Got an an Android or iOS smartphone you're not using? Bemo allows you to repurpose it as a network-connected thermostat in just a few minutes
Apple TV AirPlay

New beta update allows Apple TV to function as a hub for HomeKit devices

The center of a connected smart home could soon be the Apple TV, as Apple's latest beta software officially brings HomeKit support to the device
Dyson Ariel Downlight

James Dyson’s son built a super-efficient LED light that will last 40 years

With the same obsessive engineering that his father is known for, Jake Dyson has managed to more than triple the lifespan of the traditional LED light
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The CoinGuard home security system is just slightly bigger than a quarter

Freshly launched on Kickstarter, this ultra-minimalist home security system relies on a network of quarter-sized motion detectors
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Turn your old smartphone into a smart home hub with Rico

Got an old smartphone you're not using? Instead of tossing it out, Rico lets you repurpose it as a home automaiton hub.
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Bosch HBLP651LUC review

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Blinds seem downright medieval when you can dim your windows with an app

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Google building Lego-like screens that seamlessly connect to form larger displays

Google is reportedly setting its sights on a new vision: screens of various shapes and sizes that connect to one another to create larger displays.
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Drop a brick in your toilet to help save California

In an effort to alleviate some of the problems that have arisen from California's record-breaking drought, the Drop-A-Brick Project has devised a novel plan
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Kor’s new water filter will save you from the tyranny of the filter pitcher

In contrast to that annoying filter pitcher you've probably got in your fridge right now, Kor's new water filter doesn't limit you to just one pitcher
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Ikea’s newest furniture line can be assembled without any tools

Rather than forcing you to fiddle with a set of screws and an Allen wrench, Ikea's latest furniture line uses a tool-free system of slots and dowel rods
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Philips unveils BlueControl: a device that fights psoriasis with light therapy

Philips has developed a 'wearable' medical device that's been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis by 50%
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Beecon is a free app for automating your home with iBeacons

At long last, there's finally an easy-to-use application for managing and controlling iBeacons in your home
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The makers of the Ostrich Pillow are back on Kickstarter with a miniature version

If you enjoy sleeping in awkward positions in public places, you'll definitely want to check out the latest Ostrich Pillow from Studio Banana Things
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Break your bad posture habits with Darma, the slouch-sensing smart cushion

Using an array of embedded sensors, the Darma cushion can track not only your posture, but your heart rate, respiration, and stress levels as well
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Perfect your poses with the world’s first smart yoga mat

With the help of resistance-measuring smart fabric and embedded software, the SmartMat can tell when you're perfectly balanced in a given pose
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Tilt My Blinds lets you control your window shades remotely via smartphone

Unlike automatic blinds that require professional installation, TMB's shade-tilting module is designed to be retrofitted onto your existing blind rails.
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Doorbot rebrands as Ring, unveils redesigned video doorbell

The WiFi connected video doorbell formerly known as DoorBot is dead. It's been rebranded as Ring, and sports a number of new-and-improved features
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The perfect ice cream scoop, designed by an aerospace engineer

Designed by aerospace engineer Michael Chou, the Midnight Scoop is built to alleviate stress on your wrists and make it easier to scoop rock-hard ice cream
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Amazon is recruiting developers for a secretive smart home project

After successfully dipping its toes into the smartphone and tablet business, it appears that Amazon is ready to jump into the smart home arena
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Microsoft’s Cortana can now control Insteon smart home devices

Included amongst a slew of other features that came with the new and improved Insteon app, you can now control your smart home with Cortana
Aerelight

Normal LEDs look ancient next to Aerelight’s paper-thin OLED desk lamp

While other OLED light fixtures will typically put you back well over $1,000, the Aerelight can be had for just 240 bucks
haven smart door lock

Boot, axe or battering ram, Haven is the smart door lock that resists them all

If for some reason your deadbolt just doesn't cut it (and moving to a nicer neighborhood is out of the question), check out this innovative new floor lock
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