Around The Home
From home assistants like Amazon Echo to advances in heating and cooling systems to robotic vacuum cleaners and voice-controlled lawn mowers, here's where you can stay abreast of the latest home automation news and developments.
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Air-purifying pothos plants work almost 30X better with microbial boost
April 24, 2024Pothos plants are already known for being particularly good at purifying indoor air, so imagine if it were possible to make them 30 times better at doing so. Neoplants claims its Neo PX system does just that, using special soil-dwelling bacteria. -
Review: Latest Landroid robo-mower could do with a tad more Vision
April 16, 2024We've now spent several months with the latest wire-free Landroid robo-mower, and we've found it a mix of confusing, educational, satisfying and highly entertaining. Oddly enough, the one thing the Vision seems to need... is a bit more vision. -
No outdoor outlet? Power Mole transmits electricity through window glass
March 25, 2024The Power Mole wirelessly transmits 10 watts of electricity through window glass, allowing indoor outlets to power outdoor devices. It's built on the inductive coupling technology utilized in wireless smartphone charging systems. -
Video: First stair-climbing robo-vacuum stretches its folding legs
March 22, 2024Migo Robotics' Ascender is the world's first stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner and floor mop. People certainly seem to like the idea, as its just-launched Kickstarter campaign has already racked up almost $2 million in pledges. -
Dual-lift standing desk brings your computer screen to eye level
March 22, 2024Sitting at an office desk all day, every day is generally considered to be bad for our health. Standing desks are here to get you on your feet while working, but the Dual Lift Standing Desk is designed to give your screen an extra lift as well. -
The fresh vegetable machine: AGWA's AI-supervised farm in a box
March 19, 2024This indoor vegetable-growing machine uses artificial intelligence, cameras, climate control and a smartphone app to deliver a constant supply of fresh herbs and vegetables using minimal time, energy and effort. -
Segway cooks AI smarts into latest mowbot for effortless lawn care
March 04, 2024Tending a garden is an enjoyable way to spend a sunny afternoon, but mowing the lawn is too much of a chore. Robot helpers have been on hand for decades, and the latest from Segway taps into AI for dual mapping and positioning chops. -
Transformable seat quickly grows from armchair to loveseat to sofa
February 21, 2024The Expandy is a single piece of furniture that can be expanded width-wise to serve three purposes. Simply by pulling on it from one end, users are able to convert it from an armchair to a loveseat to a sofa. -
USDA approves stunning bioluminescent "firefly petunias" for sale
February 12, 2024The USDA has approved Light Bio's "Firefly Petunias," and the company is taking US$29 pre-orders on these remarkable gene-edited houseplants. They glow in the dark, making them a captivating home decor addition for science buffs. -
Compressor-free BLSTRsander is a sandblaster for everyday use
February 06, 2024Sandblasters are great for removing paint and rust from surfaces but they're generally not considered home-use tools, since they must be used with an air compressor. The BLSTRsander is different, in that it's self-contained and compressor-free. -
BullseyeBore's Core keeps drills straight via a laser sight
January 31, 2024When using a handheld power drill, it can be difficult to ensure that the bit stays completely straight relative to the surface which is being drilled into. The Core is designed to help, by projecting a nifty laser sight onto that surface. -
Grill-X aims to put a charcoal(ish) barbecue in your kitchen
January 19, 2024For many people who live in places that get "real" winters, barbecuing is an activity that gets put on hold once the snow flies. The Grill-X was designed with that fact in mind, as it reportedly brings a charcoal flavor to foods grilled indoors. -
Puresky converts kitchen waste to compost in a claimed six hours
January 10, 2024Although we should try to keep as little of our organic waste as possible from going to the landfill, not everyone has the outdoor space for a compost heap. The Puresky Waste Composter is designed to help, by moving the composting indoors. -
Samsung revives Ballie smart robot assistant, adds 1080p projector
January 09, 2024Back at CES 2020, Samsung rolled out a bright yellow robot companion called Ballie, which was designed to help out around the home. Now an updated version featuring projection capabilities has been revealed at this year's event. -
Samsung's latest robot vacuum cleaner steam cleans its own mop pads
January 03, 2024Though we're still waiting for full-throttle robot servants to help around the home, we can at least employ automated vacuum cleaners to keep floors looking fresh. Samsung is steaming into CES 2024 to offer a first look at a brand new robovac and mop.
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