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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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. -
LG's new AI assistant will roam your home on two wheels
December 27, 2023While AI assistants like Alexa can be helpful, they're typically stuck in stationary devices such as smart speakers. LG is out to change that, with a new AI that makes its way through users' homes in the form of a wheeled robot. -
FrazyBot promises to put a robotic barista or bartender in your home
December 14, 2023For some of us, it seems that drinks made in coffee shops or bars are somehow just "better" than those we make at home. If you're one of those folks, you might be interested in the home-use FrazyBot custom-beverage-making machine. -
Garmin's latest indoor smart trainer is designed to get cyclists moving
December 07, 2023With winter nipping at the heels of folks in the Northern Hemisphere, cyclists may be thinking about moving their daily rides indoors. Garmin has just announced its most accurate and powerful direct-drive trainer to help keep you in trim. -
Christmas tree genetically improved for less needly mess to clean up
December 04, 2023Researchers have taken the best genetic characteristics of the Fraser fir, arguably the most popular choice for Christmas tree, and used them to create a tree that’s taller, prettier, and – importantly – sheds only a fraction of its needles. -
Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage
November 21, 2023Lea Lorenz unveils TONY, a modern, eco-friendly solution to combat food waste. This innovative clay cooler reinterprets traditional methods, offering electricity-free freshness for fruits and baked goods. -
Air & Light + mini-terrarium takes control of lighting and ventilation
November 13, 2023There are many terrarium plants that are nice to look at, but difficult to grow. The Air & Light + self-contained mini-terrarium is designed to make things easier, by taking care of lighting and ventilation for you.
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