Mexican architectural studios Studioroca and Taller Escape have recently joined forces to create a prefabricated housing model that is move-in ready in just 99 days from ordering. Dubbed VMD, the 30-sq-m (323-sq-ft) tiny home is an eco-conscious dwelling that is built using shipping-containers and offers a complete off-the-grid living package. The inspiration for the simple and cost-effective design of the […]

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, but it’s impossible to keep an eye on your bundle of joy around the clock – or is it? SimCam Baby is a smart baby monitor that uses artificial intelligence to give parents a helping hand and keep a watchful eye on baby 24/7 – even in the dark. It wasn’t too […]

Owing to their convenience and dependability in delivering gently smoked meats, pellet grills are gaining some serious popularity, and now one of the biggest names in barbecue is getting in on the action. Weber’s entry involves a few features it says should make for a painless backyard smoking experience, all packed inside the company’s renowned porcelain-enamel steel shells. Smoking meat […]

Budapest-based design studio Hello Wood has unveiled a collection of outdoor smart furniture designed for schools and universities. The furniture is outfitted with solar panels to generate clean energy for charging USB ports. The sleek designs include extra-long, undulating lounge chairs and a funky “fluid cube,” all made out of solid wood. Over the years, Hello Wood has created all […]

Even with concerted efforts to curb climate change, it’s clear we are already living through the effects of a warming world. As such, it’s time to get serious about where and how we build our homes to keep our families safe while also lessening our impact on the planet. From incorporating renewable energy and ethical labor practices to reducing waste […]

Heating water in your home or apartment is something most of us overlook. But, if you’ve ever dealt with an ice-cold shower, you already know how important a quality water heater is to your comfort at home. With so many choices, it can be challenging to decide which type of water heater replacement is best for you. We’ve taken a […]

Blockchain, 3D printing and other digital technologies are key to making shared housing models take off, according to research by IKEA’s innovation lab Space10. In the report Imagine: Exploring the Brave New World of Shared Living, the Copenhagen-based studio states that digital platforms and devices are essential to making co-living widespread enough to impact the global housing crisis. “Digital platforms can […]

When it comes to sleep position, what matters most is that you can get to sleep and stay asleep. But, if you prefer to sleep on your side, you’re doing your body a lot of good. You’re keeping your spine in proper alignment, unlike stomach sleepers, who turn their head to the side and can injure their spine and shoulders. […]

Although there already are “smart” powered curtains on the market, the things can be complex to install, and often need to be plugged into a power outlet. The SwitchBot Curtain, on the other hand, is a battery-powered device that simply gets added to existing curtains. The idea behind the product is that users just hang it on their third-party curtain […]

After flagging the feature earlier in the year, Amazon has now introduced multi-lingual functionality for its Alexa voice assistant. This enables users in different locations around the world to interact with the Alexa in different languages, including Spanish-speaking folks in the US. Amazon started allowing developers to begin working on Spanish-speaking functionality through its Alexa Skills Kit back in April, […]