smart home technology (31 articles)
mui, an interactive wooden panel for peaceful digital living
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keeping the well-being of our families in mind, the wooden panel keeps us away from our smartphones during the time we spend with our folks.
keeping the well-being of our families in mind, the wooden panel keeps us away from our smartphones during the time we spend with our folks.
'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.
facebook admits new portal device will collect data on you to feed you ads
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when facebook revealed its portal device last week it felt as though it was trying to deliver us all a little trojan horse.
when facebook revealed its portal device last week it felt as though it was trying to deliver us all a little trojan horse.
novera is a smart, talking mirror that interacts with users to make them feel beautiful
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targeting lonely women, the mirror compliments and chats with them through a male voice.
targeting lonely women, the mirror compliments and chats with them through a male voice.
vector is anki's AI-powered desktop robot and the future of home droids
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the mini bot can detect the user's face, answer your questions and play games too.
the mini bot can detect the user's face, answer your questions and play games too.
davide piscitelli hacks his google home assistant to fulfill its dream of singing with stevie wonder
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GOGO is ready for your duet, stevie wonder.
GOGO is ready for your duet, stevie wonder.
kai lets you control any digital device by tracking your hand and finger gestures
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the smart wrist band is compatible with any bluetooth-enabled device including laptops, TV, VR/AR, and even drones.
the smart wrist band is compatible with any bluetooth-enabled device including laptops, TV, VR/AR, and even drones.
wickedbone is the smart dog toy to cure your puppy's anxiety
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a bone-shaped interactive toy that performs like a smart, fun and exciting companion for your dog.
a bone-shaped interactive toy that performs like a smart, fun and exciting companion for your dog.
disney researchers develop a conductive paint transforming walls into giant touchpads
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a simple to apply treatment, wall++ challenges the inactivity of walls, turning them into a large sensor.
a simple to apply treatment, wall++ challenges the inactivity of walls, turning them into a large sensor.
fribo takes one technological step back and two privacy-respecting steps forward
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fribos pay close attention to the useless sounds we tune-out.
fribos pay close attention to the useless sounds we tune-out.
nokia sleep sensor auto-creates your perfect sleep setting
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the advanced nokia sleep sensor seamlessly tracks and delivers your sleep analysis, while customizing your smart home to create the dream sleeping setting.
the advanced nokia sleep sensor seamlessly tracks and delivers your sleep analysis, while customizing your smart home to create the dream sleeping setting.
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.
create different settings that fit you with noon home's latest smart lighting system
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noon home launches its latest smart lighting system that offers an easy-to-use experience, bringing the power of professional layered lighting design directly to the client.
noon home launches its latest smart lighting system that offers an easy-to-use experience, bringing the power of professional layered lighting design directly to the client.
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.
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.
'duo' is the personal AI butler who lives inside your mirror
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duo is a ’part mirror—all computer,’ AI device that operates via voice control and touch screen from beyond your own reflection.
duo is a ’part mirror—all computer,’ AI device that operates via voice control and touch screen from beyond your own reflection.
EDISON WORLD: a system of smart home solutions tailored to an energy-aware lifestyle
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EDISON is revolutionizing its approach and entering the smart home market with a comprehensive series of services.
EDISON is revolutionizing its approach and entering the smart home market with a comprehensive series of services.
InGen dynamics unveils 'aido', a balancing smart-home robot
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playing games, sharing recipes, screening movies and turning your home into a smart hub are just a few of the ways aido hopes to make your life smarter.
playing games, sharing recipes, screening movies and turning your home into a smart hub are just a few of the ways aido hopes to make your life smarter.
CES 2017: kuri robot is your small but highly intelligent personal buddy
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the smart 'kuri' robot can understand context and surroundings, recognize specific people, and respond to questions with facial expressions, head movements, and unique sounds.
the smart 'kuri' robot can understand context and surroundings, recognize specific people, and respond to questions with facial expressions, head movements, and unique sounds.
CES 2017: sleep number 360 smart bed auto adjusts comfort and stops snoring
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the sleep number '360 smart bed' learns user's sleep routines to activate alarms and initiate foot-warming, and simultaneously senses and automatically adjusts its shape to »
the sleep number '360 smart bed' learns user's sleep routines to activate alarms and initiate foot-warming, and simultaneously senses and automatically adjusts its shape to optimize comfort for each user and to remedy any snoring.
designboom's TECH predictions for 2017: voice and motion control
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a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? we foresee major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2017and the design developments that will impact upon.
a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? we foresee major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2017and the design developments that will impact upon.
designboom's TECH predictions for 2017: autonomous living
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a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? we foresee major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2017 and the design developments that will impact upon.
a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? we foresee major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2017 and the design developments that will impact upon.
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.
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.
glance tech fills typical household clock with smart home connectivity
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the smart wall clock displays data from wearables, smart home devices, third party applications and web services directly on it’s face.
the smart wall clock displays data from wearables, smart home devices, third party applications and web services directly on it’s face.
qivivo launches wireless smart thermostat designed by 5.5 designstudio
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capable of self-learning, this device can interpret and anticipate the level of perceived comfort.
capable of self-learning, this device can interpret and anticipate the level of perceived comfort.
