We first learned about Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat in 2008. A year later, the manufacturer released the device to the public. This year, the company is launching its latest take-off to the Smart Thermostat. For those of you who have tested …
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Loop shower lets you shower in a circle
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 18th, 2012
I know that the Dornbracht horizontal shower is something rather out of the ordinary, and here we are with yet another iteration on how one should take a shower. Things have gotten very different these days, and standing under a steady stream of…
Dornbracht horizontal shower brings new meaning to a relaxing shower
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 17th, 2012
There is nothing quite like taking a relaxing shower at the end of a particularly long and hard day at the office, as you let the gush of life giving liquid refresh you while you scrub yourself down. There are shower heads that can be adjusted s…
Roku software version 4.7 rolls out for Roku 2, Roku LT and new Roku HD
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 16th, 2012
The folks over at Roku have not been sipping Pina Coladas while enjoying themselves on a yacht somewhere – no sir, in fact, they have been working hard to deliver yet another software update which will bump up the version number to version…
Furby returns this year, potential Furby craze to ensue?
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 15th, 2012
Anyone remember the Furby toy? This is one furry yet mechanical toy proved to be the Christmas piece de resistance back in 1998, sending parents into a frenzy to get one of these for their little ones, and with the insane demand, market forces d…
Sony, Panasonic work on OEL TV partnership
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 15th, 2012
Sony has not been doing too well on the corporate front, especially during the recent earnings season, and Panasonic isn’t the hottest stock on the block either. Having said that, the adage “Birds of a feather flock together” r…
LG’s Google TV get live demo
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 14th, 2012
We did hear about LG’s Google TV heading Stateside later at the end of this month, and LG Electronics has ramped things up a bit by announcing that they will be conducting live demonstrations of their highly anticipated Google TV models at…
Tablets make good electronic babysitters? [research]
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 12th, 2012
If you are born in the 80s or in the early 90s, computers weren’t the thing and television was everything. Unless your family owns a Macintosh computer in the old days, TVs, on the other hand, were the primary source of entertainment and …
Rossin’s P@D armchair comes with a laptop holder and a built-in power converter
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 11th, 2012
With all our electronic gadgets getting smarter by the day, we guess it’s only natural that our home furniture starts to get smarter as well, right? If you agree with those sentiments, you might be interested in checking out this particular ar…
Seraku unveils prototype mirror powered by Android
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 11th, 2012
There are people who love checking the news and the weather in the mornings as their first order of business. However lying in bed and scrolling through your phone/tablet can be considered to be a waste of time and inefficient, which is why Japa…
Dish Network’s Auto Hop feature offers commercial-free TV
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 11th, 2012
Today, Dish Network has just released a new cool feature for its digital video recorder that automatically removes commercials from shows aired by major broadcasting networks, hence, threatening to seriously cut billions of dollars in adverti…
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay V1 arrives in the US
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 11th, 2012
Late last month, we saw the BeoPlay V1 getting pictured ahead of its launch, while slightly more than a week ago, there were whispers that the BeoPlay V1 is said to be affordable – according to Bang & Olufsen’s standards, I presu…
Toshiba 55XS5 lacks 3D technology, but offers quad HD in Japan
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 10th, 2012
It will be one month away before folks living in Japan will be able to get hold of the Toshiba 55XS5 that does not come with 3D technology for your eyes to feast upon, but at the very least, it will feature a 3840 x 2160 LCD panel. There is no l…
Logitech Alert 750n Indoor Master System
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 9th, 2012
Logitech has come up with their spanking new Alert 750n Indoor Master System which is basically the whole video security system which comes in a box, allowing you to keep tabs on your home or office even when you are not physically there. It is …
Space Invaders LED lamp
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 9th, 2012
Geek out your home without feeling any shame with the Space Invaders LED lamp that will definitely be agreeable to the rest of your mates, although your other half might disapprove – strongly. This unique floor lamp is made out of 100% iro…
Auto Zero Door requires no power to work
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 8th, 2012
I am quite sure that many of you who have watched science fiction movies would definitely realize that modern doors in the far future might be an energy curtain of sorts, but for the most part, we are talking about doors that slide open with a …
AT&T Digital Life home automation service to begin trials this summer
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 7th, 2012
With smartphones and tablets having gained dominance in today’s society, we guess it was only a matter of time before our homes started getting smart as well. AT&T has recently announced their plans for a consumer home automation along wi…
Ice Cream spoon conducts heat, melts stubborn tubs into submission
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 3rd, 2012
If you are happyand want to celebrate something, then having some ice cream would be one way of doing so, while those who are feeling particularly down and would like to indulge in a little bit of comfort food can always dig into some ice cream …
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay V1 said to be affordable
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 3rd, 2012
When it comes to the name Bang & Olufsen, you know for sure that the word “cheap” does not tag alongside the mentioned brand name. Well, it seems that the folks over at Bang & Olufsen must have had a change of heart to come u…
Honda demonstrates their Smart Home System
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 2nd, 2012
Ever wondered what a smart home might look like? If you’re curious, Honda has taken the wraps off their Honda Smart Home System (HSHS) which is a demonstration house located in Saitama, Japan. The home is basically equipped with a variety of e…
Green high-tech house costs £2.5 million in the market
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 2nd, 2012
Welcome to the world of developer Nick Sandy, who actually invested the better part of the last two and a half years to turn his rather spacious home in Sion Road that hailed from the 1960s into an eco-friendly abode that will definitely wet the…
One in five U.S. households have Internet-enabled TVs [Research]
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 1st, 2012
New research studies are trying to prove how our homes have gone hi-tech. According to ABI Research, approximately 27 million households in the U.S. have either an Internet-ready TV, game console, Blu-ray player, or smart set-top box connected …
Microsoft to push HomeOS home-automation system
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on April 28th, 2012
Microsoft could push home-automation into a reality: Microsoft has published a white paper highlighting how its own home-automation model will work. Dubbed as HomeOS, the home-automation system will be a PC-like abstraction for homes. Microsoft…
Google TV gets updated YouTube app
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 27th, 2012
The YouTube app on Google TV has just been updated, so you can be sure that your viewing experience over the TV is a whole lot more interactive and fun from now on, not to say that it wasn’t so previously, but you get my drift. Recommenda…
IM Blanky has its eyes on you
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 24th, 2012
I fondly remember Linus and his comfort blanket in the Peanuts strip, and I suppose there are still plenty of kids out there who draw comfort from being close to an inanimate object of their affection, such as a teddy bear or a blanket. Well, it…
LEGO Darth Vader table lamp turns the dark side into light
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 19th, 2012
If you love LEGO and you love Star Wars, then this LEGO Darth Vader table lamp could very well be the next purchase that will appear on your credit card’s bill. Standing 7.5” tall, this LEGO Darth Vader lamp can be either powered by three AA…
Ikea UPPLEVA TV arrives in April 2013
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 19th, 2012
The Ikea UPPLEVA TV was first revealed to the world a couple of days ago, and now here we are with additional information concerning the UPPLEVA TV. Translated as “Experience TV” from Swedish to English, the UPPLEVA TV will debut in …
Google TV & Movies App gets an update
Posted by Hubert Nguyen on April 18th, 2012
Google has announced that its TV & Movies will now feature personalized choices in a new layout, which in my opinion resembles Netflix’s or Vudu – two classic in that genre (it’s a good thing). The personalization works by …
Reverie’s Dream Sleep System is an iPad controlled mattress
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 18th, 2012
If you’ve always wanted a bed that you could control via an iPad, Reverie might just have what you need in the form of their Dream Sleep System. These mattresses are technology-friendly and are adjustable as well, allowing users to adjust it t…
These keyboard light switches for the home look pretty cool
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 18th, 2012
If you’re a self-professed geek and you’d like a way to show it off, these keyboard light switches may very well do the trick. As pictured above, these light switches will be made from a sheet of aluminum and sport black chiclet styled keys …
Philips’ energy efficient, 20-year LED lightbulb will be available this Sunday
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 18th, 2012
As a way to help conserve the environment, power conservation is one of the way to achieve that and it looks like our home electronics will be playing a part in helping us do that. Last year, the US Department of Energy challenged inventors to c…
London analog TV signal reaches the end of the road
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 17th, 2012
At long last, the digital wave has done a thorough job across living rooms in London, where analog TV signals in that part of the world will be switched off – for good. BBC One, ITV1, Channel Four and Channel Five will no longer transmit o…
Vela exercise bike doubles up as living room decoration
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 16th, 2012
Lunar Design might have chanced on a potential hit with the Vela exercise bike, where this stationary exercise bike certainly does not look like one at all. After all, when you first took a look at it above, what came across your mind? Meant to …
Toncelli’s Prisma smart kitchen has embedded Galaxy Tab technology
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 13th, 2012
Smart TVs, smart fabrics, smart windows, smartphones, the list goes on. Toncelli’s Prisma smart kitchen might very well make you want to stay at home a whole lot more, considering how this particular puppy boasts of such a sleek design, no…
Cable Bills to Pass $200 a month by the Year 2020
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on April 13th, 2012
Although the wages for employees in the US have remained the same, bills for cable TV services have stealthily been increasing at a rate of 6% every year. According to an eye-opening industry forecast released yesterday, the amount will pass $2…
HBO GO supported in PlayOn for free
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 13th, 2012
PlayOn has just announced the availability of HBO GO support, where the production release of My Media is also part of their revamped free PlayOn Lite product. If you have never heard of PlayOn Lite, that is because this is the lesser-known free…
Chork is a cousin of the Spork
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 12th, 2012
The Chork is an eating utensil in a more civilized age, bringing together the East and the West by uniting the pair of chopsticks and a fork, hence the amalgamation of their names resulting in “Chork”. This is definitely a cousi…
Wooden NES coffee tabled doubles up as a fully functional controller as well
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 12th, 2012
We’ve seen our fair share of furniture carved in the shape of objects from television shows and computer games, but we have to admit that this wooden NES controller coffee table takes the cake. Shaped like the original NES controller that vete…
Sharp 3D fan has integrated ion generators
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 12th, 2012
A fan is useful in ensuring that air circulates around the home or office without freezing you to death like an air conditioner for those living in tropical areas, and Sharp decided to give the traditional fan a boost with their new tower type 3…
Woman sues Verizon concerning Internet speed ‘lies’
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 12th, 2012
A lady living in California claimed that Verizon actually sweet talked her into purchasing a speedier Internet plan, never mind that the carrier does not have the technological capability to deliver what it originally promised the lady. This com…
D-Link MovieNite streaming media player
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 11th, 2012
D-Link’s latest MovieNite streaming media player, also known as the DSM-310 if you are a sucker for model names and numbers, has just been announced, offering yet another option to place beside your HDTV in the living room. Basically, the …
Doomsday shelter lets you live out apocalyptic scenarios
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 10th, 2012
Money might not be able to buy you happiness, but if you have enough of it, you can be sure that you can do your possible part to prolong your time here on earth. Check out the Doomsday shelter image above, where it is currently being constructe…
Roche Bobois’ Astrolab dining table is pretty awesome
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 10th, 2012
So you’re hosting a dinner party for four, when unexpectedly two more guests turn up. Instead of being rude and turning them away, you decide to invite them in and have them join your dinner party. Unfortunately your table is equipped to handl…
Multi-touch floor for future homes?
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 10th, 2012
So we have smartphones that more or less come with a full touchscreen display these days, so it is interesting to see the idea of a multi-touch floor being toyed around by IBM. In fact, IBM was granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark …
SushiBot makes 300 rolls each hour
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 6th, 2012
We have miles per hour, kilometers per hour, gigabits per second, and today, we will touch on the possibility of rolls per hour making its way to popular folklore if the SushiBot has its way. Folks who absolutely love eating sushi and yet c…
Nest Learning Thermostat gets update
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 6th, 2012
It took less than a month for the Nest Learning Thermostat to be torn apart after its announcement, and this is one smart thermostat which should not look out of place in any modern home – especially when you want to regulate the use of yo…
Motorola Android Home Phones Arrive in FCC
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on April 5th, 2012
Androids really do come in all shapes and sizes. If you don’t believe that check out these two models of landline based DECT cordless Android powered phones that passed through FCC. Both Motorola models, the HS1101 and MBP2000PU are virtually…
HBO Go to arrive on Xbox 360 via Comcast
Posted by Edwin Kee on April 5th, 2012
Comcast subscribers who happen to own an Xbox 360 in your living rooms, here is some good news for you – it seems that you are set to receive the HBO Go service in due time. Granted, the entire rollout experience of HBO Go to connected TV …
Thermosaurus radiator looks awesome
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 4th, 2012
During the winter, a radiator to warm your home and possibly your wet clothing is a must, but who’s to say that all radiators need to look boring? Art Lebedev Studio has come up with a pretty quirky radiator designed in the shape of a T-Rex, w…
Sony to Launch Google TV Set-Top-Boxes in September
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on April 3rd, 2012
An online article by TelecomPaper has announced that Sony will be launching two set-top-boxes (STBs) which are running on an Android OS in Europe come September. The alleged STBs will give access to Google apps and Video-on-Demand (VoD) on user…
