internet of things (128 articles)
jammer coat by coop himmelb(l)au protects the wearer from unwanted data collection
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the garment has been designed with metallic fabrics, which block radio waves and signals, shielding a wearer against tracking devices such as GPS.
the garment has been designed with metallic fabrics, which block radio waves and signals, shielding a wearer against tracking devices such as GPS.
app-controlled cat treadmill promises to help fat felines lose their holiday weight
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cat's connecting to the internet of things are more likely to achieve their new year's resolution.
cat's connecting to the internet of things are more likely to achieve their new year's resolution.
'smartians' actuators turn your everyday products into smart devices
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these mechanical add-ons perform a specific functionality like pulling, pushing, twisting, rotating and releasing.
these mechanical add-ons perform a specific functionality like pulling, pushing, twisting, rotating and releasing.
sunflower is the $8,000 robotic umbrella, music player and security camera that follows the sun
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as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
yves béhar's hive view is an indoor camera that disconnects from its ultra-thin stand
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with a compact and elegant form, the camera is equipped with HD live-streaming, person detection and camera history that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
with a compact and elegant form, the camera is equipped with HD live-streaming, person detection and camera history that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
IFA 2017: panasonic's smart hi-fi speaker rivals amazon, apple & google
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panasonic unveils the smart home ‘SC-GA10’ hi-fi speaker that is set to challenge the likes of the amazon ‘echo’, apple ‘homepod’, and google ‘home’.
panasonic unveils the smart home ‘SC-GA10’ hi-fi speaker that is set to challenge the likes of the amazon ‘echo’, apple ‘homepod’, and google ‘home’.
potential labs' glow smart energy tracker reduces electricity bills
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as the world’s first ambient home energy tracker, 'glow' wirelessly measures electricity flow to lower your home’s energy bill and environmental impact.
as the world’s first ambient home energy tracker, 'glow' wirelessly measures electricity flow to lower your home’s energy bill and environmental impact.
oclean one smart toothbrush analyzes data to create custom care plans
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enhancing a built-in gyroscope, the 'oclean one' sonic smart toothbrush analyzes data to offer personalized feedback directly to your smartphone.
enhancing a built-in gyroscope, the 'oclean one' sonic smart toothbrush analyzes data to offer personalized feedback directly to your smartphone.
speech-enabled senic COVI doubles as interior light and smart home hub
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the senic COVI lighting design blends perfectly into modern homes with a clean-shaped aesthetic and open-source capabilities.
the senic COVI lighting design blends perfectly into modern homes with a clean-shaped aesthetic and open-source capabilities.
foldio360 smart turntable spins and captures crystal clear images for the folio
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los angeles-based technology company orangmonkie has now made capturing glossy 360° accessible to everyone, from seasoned shutterbugs to smartphone owners.
los angeles-based technology company orangmonkie has now made capturing glossy 360° accessible to everyone, from seasoned shutterbugs to smartphone owners.
invoxia NVX 200 turns mobile into a corded telephone for the office
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french company invoxia has an accessory that gathers the instant communication of the smartphone and combines it with the best of desktop corded telephones.
french company invoxia has an accessory that gathers the instant communication of the smartphone and combines it with the best of desktop corded telephones.
henk-jan room's jacket encourages real life interactions
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the interactive jacket communicates through light with other people as soon as they are nearby.
the interactive jacket communicates through light with other people as soon as they are nearby.
plume wifi pods are sophisticated gem-like signal boosters
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designed by branch creative, these sleek and smart ‘plume pods’ will redefine how people approach their home wi-fi.
designed by branch creative, these sleek and smart ‘plume pods’ will redefine how people approach their home wi-fi.
netatmo by philippe starck, a smart radiator valve with voice control
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designboom spoke with phillipe starck about the netatmo valves, where he discusses the design process, his relationship with netatmo and his views on smart homes and IoT / »
designboom spoke with phillipe starck about the netatmo valves, where he discusses the design process, his relationship with netatmo and his views on smart homes and IoT / internet of things.
good design award japan awards lyric speaker that syncs songs with text
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when you choose a song on your smartphone, lyrics appear on the translucent screen.
when you choose a song on your smartphone, lyrics appear on the translucent screen.
yves béhar's discrete design of 'tile', the minimalist bluetooth tracker
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tile, the smart location company with the world's largest lost-and-found network, announced its smallest bluetooth tracker to date.
tile, the smart location company with the world's largest lost-and-found network, announced its smallest bluetooth tracker to date.
dot the physical push notification puts users in control of information
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'dot' physical push notification can streamline and improve people’s lives by organizing their information by the right time and place, making mobile notifications more »
'dot' physical push notification can streamline and improve people’s lives by organizing their information by the right time and place, making mobile notifications more intelligent and contextual.
bloomsky, a community-based smart weather camera station
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in addition to tracking the cloud movement by taking snapshots every 5-minutes, SKY2 also has sensors embedded that provide accurate microclimate weather data.
in addition to tracking the cloud movement by taking snapshots every 5-minutes, SKY2 also has sensors embedded that provide accurate microclimate weather data.
ludwig rensch questions the appearance of printers and proposes his own
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'paper' is a machine that can print, scan and copy in a pleasant way. it communicates its function, provides clear feedback and uses physical controls to operate the key functions »
'paper' is a machine that can print, scan and copy in a pleasant way. it communicates its function, provides clear feedback and uses physical controls to operate the key functions with ease.
baby monitor 'suzy snooze' designed by map office is characterized as a cute sleep-assistant
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beepbleeps 'suzysnooze' baby monitor is the latest in the line of devices that make parenting easier - the all-in-one baby monitor, sleep trainer and nightlight, has been »
beepbleeps 'suzysnooze' baby monitor is the latest in the line of devices that make parenting easier - the all-in-one baby monitor, sleep trainer and nightlight, has been co-created with UK’s biggest parenting community, ‘mumsnet’.
withings' body cardio scale transforms how people care for their heart at everyday weigh-ins
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with expanded full body analytics, exclusive cardiovascular health insights and a seamless conecction to the ‘health mate’ app, ‘body cardio’ plans to be the world’s »
with expanded full body analytics, exclusive cardiovascular health insights and a seamless conecction to the ‘health mate’ app, ‘body cardio’ plans to be the world’s most advanced scale.
eero aims to perfect through design the most underrated device in the home: the wifi router
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to help explain the design background and the prevailed challenges behind the eero, designboom spoke to standford university graduate, co-founder and CEO of eero, nick weaver.
to help explain the design background and the prevailed challenges behind the eero, designboom spoke to standford university graduate, co-founder and CEO of eero, nick weaver.
yves béhar designs juicero: a straightforward, countertop cold-pressed juicing system
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the main unit is wi-fi enabled, built with industrial grade materials, sized as a countertop machine accompanied by a one-button operation.
the main unit is wi-fi enabled, built with industrial grade materials, sized as a countertop machine accompanied by a one-button operation.
carlo ratti’s sofa system in collaboration with VITRA generates infinite arrangements
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‘lift-bit’ is on show at milan’s XXI triennale, titled ‘21st century. design after design’, within the ‘stanze. altre filosofie dell’abitare’ (rooms. novel living »
‘lift-bit’ is on show at milan’s XXI triennale, titled ‘21st century. design after design’, within the ‘stanze. altre filosofie dell’abitare’ (rooms. novel living concepts) exhibition produced by the salone del mobile.milano from april 2 until september 12, 2016.
clairy launches kickstarter campaign to fund natural air purifier
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the aim of the project is to combine the power of nature and technology with the beauty of design to analyze indoor pollution and eliminate it.
the aim of the project is to combine the power of nature and technology with the beauty of design to analyze indoor pollution and eliminate it.
xiaomi’s yeelight bedside lamp emits a plethora of colors for different scenarios
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finished in brushed aluminum, the luminescent can be adjusted through a bluetooth enabled smartphone and companion app or through a touch-senstive top interface.
finished in brushed aluminum, the luminescent can be adjusted through a bluetooth enabled smartphone and companion app or through a touch-senstive top interface.
studio meyerhoffer's latch connected locking system conveys trust through design
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the connected locking system is set above a conventional keyhole, and has a constantly recording camera that sits behind a rounded touch screen.
the connected locking system is set above a conventional keyhole, and has a constantly recording camera that sits behind a rounded touch screen.
sense camera runs localized machine-learning silk labs platform to link home devices
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as the eyes, ears and brains of the home, the system keeps the user's personal data enclosed locally and disconnected from the internet.
as the eyes, ears and brains of the home, the system keeps the user's personal data enclosed locally and disconnected from the internet.
