The Web Tech Culture Smart appliance buyers aren't keeping their devices connected to the Internet Smart appliances aren't "connecting" with owners By Shawn Knight, January 25, 2023, 12:53 PM 19 comments
Science Researchers propose infrared popcorn popper Infrared requires less energy than microwaves or air poppers By Daniel Sims, December 30, 2022, 7:41 AM
Electronics Tech Culture Heatworks is now accepting orders for its connected countertop dishwasher Heatworks' countertop dishwasher looks interesting, but the cost to operate remains a mystery By Shawn Knight, August 4, 2021, 12:48 PM 25 comments
Electronics Ikea's smart window blinds land in the US on April 1 Affordable smart window coverings By Shawn Knight, January 10, 2019, 1:26 PM 11 comments
Electronics Whirlpool's high-tech countertop oven takes the guesswork out of cooking Using technology to make cooking more accessible By Shawn Knight, January 8, 2019, 11:42 AM
Electronics Eight Alexa-enabled devices, including a microwave, will reportedly be unveiled this year There will also be a subwoofer, receiver, and amplifier By Rob Thubron, September 18, 2018, 8:59 AM 9 comments
Tech Culture Electronics Samsung is putting a lot of tech into kitchens whether you like it or not Video streaming in refrigerators and fancy oven displays By Greg Synek, June 29, 2018, 8:40 AM 11 comments
Tech Culture Electronics Domestic abusers are using smart home gadgets to exert control over victims Dominance in the digital age By Shawn Knight, June 26, 2018, 12:21 PM
Electronics This connected countertop dishwasher can wash your dishes and cook dinner Tetra could be a dream come true for those living in tiny studio apartments By Shawn Knight, January 12, 2018, 12:37 PM 10 comments
Electronics You'll soon be able to use Alexa to control your smart oven or microwave Alexa, heat up last night's pizza By Cohen Coberly, January 5, 2018, 8:44 AM
Electronics LG's smart speaker comes with Google Assistant baked right in Will 2018 be remembered as the year of the smart home speaker? By Shawn Knight, December 28, 2017, 12:18 PM
Electronics Jim Beam's smart decanter can pour you a shot using voice commands JIM doubles as a virtual voice assistant By Shawn Knight, November 29, 2017, 2:02 PM
Electronics LG brings Google Assistant to 87 appliances: washing machines, ovens, refrigerators and more OK Google, preheat the oven to 375 degrees By Greg Synek, September 27, 2017, 1:45 PM 11 comments
Apple Electronics US Patent Office approves Apple 'smart dock' patent for iPhone It's just a patent, so don't get too excited By Cal Jeffrey, July 19, 2017, 8:15 PM
Industry Multipurpose, multifunction tech devices to drive future growth By Bob O'Donnell, December 6, 2016, 9:15 AM
Security Electronics Vulnerabilities in smart Fisher-Price toys and HereO watches could have put children's data at risk By Rob Thubron, February 3, 2016, 11:30 AM
Software Nest's recent software bug calls the problematic side of the Internet of Things into question By Devin Kate Pope, January 15, 2016, 10:15 AM 7 comments
Electronics Sony reveals a smart light that can control your entire home By Rob Thubron, January 14, 2016, 2:30 PM
The Web Electronics Not so smart: Samsung's new fridge might expose your private data By Devin Kate Pope, August 25, 2015, 4:00 PM 7 comments
The Web Tech Culture Waste management company plans to turn NYC trash cans into Wi-Fi hotspots By Devin Kate Pope, July 16, 2015, 3:45 PM
Electronics The camera-equipped smart oven: Never burn dinner again By Shawn Knight, March 18, 2015, 8:45 AM 9 comments
Electronics Tech Culture The smart appliances dilemma: when the concept is much better than the actual thing By Bob O'Donnell, March 17, 2015, 10:30 AM