Dyson Cinetic DC54 forgets filters with tiny wibbly cyclones

Dyson has revealed its latest vacuum, the Cinetic DC54, using a new system of tiny clustered cyclones to do away not only with the bag but the filter, too. Squeezing … Continue reading

Google acquiring Nest Labs for smart appliances

This week the folks at Nest Labs, Inc. have spoken up on Google’s intentions to buy the smaller company outright. Google will be dropping $3.2 billion USD in cash to … Continue reading

Why Mop When a Genius Robot Can Do It Better?

Why Mop When a Genius Robot Can Do It Better?

Name someone who likes to mop. You can’t because no one does, so thankfully iRobot has a brand new mopping robot—the Scooba 450—to make your floors shine.

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This Smart Crock Pot Makes Using a Slow Cooker Even Lazier

This Smart Crock Pot Makes Using a Slow Cooker Even Lazier

Slow cookers are great because you can throw in your ingredients in the morning and by the time you get home from work dinner is done. But stuff happens, and sometimes you forget about that pot roast simmering away, and next thing you know you burn your meal and your house down. Enter the WeMo Smart Crock Pot to solve all your woes.

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LG Smart Appliances head to CES 2014 with LINE chat capability

Over the last few years at CES in January, LG has been showing off its ever improving smart appliances. At CES 2013, LG showed off smart appliances that were able … Continue reading

A Toaster For a Single Slice of Bread Is Nothing To Be Sad About

A Toaster For a Single Slice of Bread Is Nothing To Be Sad About

Most people’s first reaction to a toaster with just a single slot is to feel pity on the lonely soul who would need such a device. But that’s the wrong reaction to have here. The pity part is ok—but not because the probable owner of this toaster must be single and lonely. It’s more likely because they live in an incredibly cramped apartment with a kitchen no bigger than a closet.

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This Super Compact Toaster Oven Isn’t Just For Bachelors

This Super Compact Toaster Oven Isn't Just For Bachelors

The toaster oven has far more uses than your average two-slot toaster, but it also requires a lot more counter space—which is problematic if you’re stuck with a tiny kitchen. You can either go to the hassle of stashing it away inside a cupboard when it’s not needed, or trade it in for Plus Minus Zero’s wonderfully compact vertical toaster oven—which isn’t too slim to accommodate your morning bagel.

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Pyle Bluetooth Fitness Scale connects to smart wearables

This week the folks at Pyle Audio have taken the smart fitness ecosystem up a notch with additional tracking through a Bluetooth scale. You’ll stand on it, you’ll weigh yourself, … Continue reading

A Full-Size Hybrid Vacuum You Can Charge By USB

A Full-Size Hybrid Vacuum You Can Charge By USB

When you hear the words ‘vacuum’ and ‘USB’ used in the same sentence, you probably picture a tiny keyboard cleaning tool with barely enough power to suck up crumbs. But Panasonic’s hybrid MC-HS700G—now available in Japan—is a full-sized vacuum cleaner strong enough to lift a bowling ball that can also be charged from a USB port giving you up to 20 minutes of suction without a tether to a wall outlet.

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A Woof-Activated Washing Machine Lets Support Dogs Run a Load

Ending the dogs vs. cats superiority debate once and for all, UK-based appliance maker JTM Service has developed a washing machine that can actually be operated by support dogs trained to assist those living with disabilities. The machines are even bark-activated, since dogs are notoriously bad at pushing buttons.

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