Dreamer Technologies is taken to Kickstarter to launch their new smartphone controlled blinds aptly named AutoShades. The smart shades not only controllable from your smartphone but also include smart technology that is capable of detecting sunlight and adjusting accordingly. It’s night mode ensures all shades are closed automatically and a full scheduling program enables you to tweak opening and closing […]
AutoShades More Energy Efficient
Apple + TV To Be Launched By November
Apple is spending big on its upcoming Apple TV+ streaming video service, and now we have an idea how much you’ll have to spend to subscribe to it. Apple is expected to launch the service with a $10 monthly subscription cost, according to Bloomberg, putting it on the high side of competing streaming services. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions […]
Portable OvenPlus Cooker
Lovinflame, a decorative fireplace company specializing in clean-burning flames, has introduced a portable and versatile grilling machine it says can make for a healthier, tastier mealtime. Its new OvenPlus cooker promises a smoke-free outdoor dining experience, and with a relatively compact form, can be packed up and carted around for grilling on the go. The OvenPlus is claimed to be […]
Parasitic Pods As Opposed To Caged Homes
Flux Haus is a parasitic housing scheme, which has been conceptualised by Kammil Carranza, Jitendra Farkade and Vinay Khare, that would engulf five towers in Hong Kong with single-person pods. The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia graduates designed the grid structure covered in moving single-occupancy pods to be a “more dignified” alternative to cage homes – tiny dwellings enclosed by a gridded metal walls […]
Smart Thermostats
Many people turn to smart thermostats to control the heating and cooling in their homes. Not only do smart thermostats look more elegant and high tech than their non-smart counterparts, these thermostats also have a lot to offer in terms of efficiency, convenience, and features that can save on heating and cooling costs. WHAT EXACTLY IS A SMART THERMOSTAT? A […]
Here’s What to Expect When Rehabbing a Hotel
As an emerging hotelier, you have an expensive adventure ahead of you. Rehabbing an existing hotel is a great way to remain competitive, particularly in an oversaturated market. Guests love to see updates that reflect modern trends; it indicates that you care about the property and their experience while there. However, this is not an easy, short, or cheap road, […]
Standing Grand Gives Concert Sound Saves Space
Grand pianos are huge and heavy, and not everyone has the space in the living room to host one. Upright pianos can help, but the sound just isn’t the same. But what if you can have a grand piano that has about the same footprint as an upright? That’s what pianist Sarah Nicolls is offering with the Standing Grand. The […]
Panasonic Hides Home Security Camera In Floor Lamp
Most home security cameras are either mounted to a wall or sat on shelves, which may serve as a deterrent to would-be intruders looking through a window but can rather spoil the living room aesthetic. Panasonic’s latest addition to its HomeHawk range is designed to fit in with the decor by integrating a security camera into an ambient floor lamp. […]
Effie Ironing Machine
We’ve been writing about this gizmo named Effie for nearly two years now — it’s a home device built by a British startup that’s designed to take the pain out of ironing. This relatively small device on wheels can reportedly iron up to a dozen different items of clothing at once. Just put items on hangers on Effie, which irons […]
The Best Memory Foam Mattresses
We spend most of our lives sleeping, so it’s important to invest in a mattress that fits your body and provides optimal support. Sometimes, a mattress by itself isn’t enough support, so it’s good to invest in a mattress topper. The right mattress topper should help prevent muscle soreness, so you wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. There are […]