News - 2016051903 - Milestone in solar cell efficiency by UNSW engineers
Australian engineers have edged closer to the theoretical limits of sunlight-to-electricity conversion by photovoltaic cells with a device that sets a new world efficiency record...
News - 2016051902 - Google Home will take on Echo to be your at-home assistant
Google Home will take on Echo to be your at-home assistant...
News - 2016051901 - "Smart Homes?" Not Until They're Less Dependent On The Internet
The retailer is pushing to incorporate its robotic voice assistant in daily tasks like opening garage doors..
News - 2016051804 - Knocki Lets You Control Your Smart Home by Tapping on Walls and Tables
SECRET KNOCKS STILL have power. When you were a kid, a special pattern—two knocks, a pause, three more knocks—could be used to gain entry to a members-only treehouse. But now, that same knock can be used to turn off your Wi-Fi Crock Pot...
News - 2016051803 - NYT: Google's Echo competitor is called 'Home'
According to last 2-3 days news, it seems that Google start to launch an offensive...
News - 2016051802 - August Doorbell Cam gets integration with Nest Cam
The August Doorbell Cam now works with Nest, marking the second “Works with Nest” announcement today (Belkin’s Wemo Switches have also added support). ..
News - 2016051801 - Smile for the world’s first automated selfie stick
World, meet the automated selfie stick. It extends, or telescopes, on its own, has a pair of beauty lights that extend from the back of the iPhone holder and even fans that fold out to blow your hair back for that perfect, wind-swept look...
News - 2016051702 - Meizu hopes Indiegogo can fund its first US product
It's a 'floating' wireless speaker...
News - 2016051701 - Google vs Apple: Know the Winner Before You Buy Into Smart Home Hype
During the 1980’s, competition was fraught between Apple, IBM, Sinclair, and Commodore. Ultimately, the power of market forces resulted in a duopoly, where computers now are either made by Apple, or ship with Windows. Now, in 2016, the smart home world looks set to follow a distinctly simi..
News - 2016051604 - Making wearables more useful and smart homes less of a chore
Wearables might be set to get a whole lot more useful in future if research being conducted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Future Interfaces Group is indicative of the direction of travel...
News - 2016051603 - Program Amazon's new Dash button for tasks, not products
Now I have a Dash button that can remind me I have Dash buttons...
News - 2016051602 - Nest opens the networking code for its smart home devices
OpenThread could connect much more than your Nest thermostat...
News - 2016051601 - Acer will help Starbreeze make its VR headset
The PC giant can't resist the allure of virtual reality...
News - 2016051204 - An editor and his baby test out a smart infant seat
The 4moms MamaRoo is basically an adjustable seat that can rock your baby in various patterns at a few speed levels. The seat can sit up for babies getting a handle on balancing, and it can lie back for newborns. The seat itself is made of a soft multi-plush material that is gentle on the skin (thou..
News - 2016051203 - uHoo edges out other air quality monitors with extra sensors
It can detect carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds, dust and more...
News - 2016051202 - Google's own interpretation of Amazon's Echo is coming soon
Voice-controlled personal assistants for everyone...
News - 2016051201 - Nest opens the networking code for its smart home devices
OpenThread could connect much more than your Nest thermostat...
News - 2016051104 - Take a video tour of the house now to see all the CNET Smart Home Tec.
Want a room-by-room look at the tech in CNET's living lab for the connected home? Come on in, and take a look around! For the best viewing experience, set your video quality to '2160s 4K.'..
News - 2016051103 - Smart Contact Lenses To Record What You See
The race to develop smart contact lenses with all kinds of crazy capabilities is getting more focused. Sony became a serious contender by filing a patent for self-powered contacts that could record what the wearer sees...
News - 2016051102 - Leave your boring cycling jacket at home
As self-driving cars are not quite ready yet, bike accidents unfortunately are still a thing. Sometimes, stupid monkey brains can’t see someone riding a bike. Lumenus wants to fix that with smart clothes and accessories for runners, cyclists and motorcyclists. The company is taking part in our Start..
