Even with all today's gadgets, it can still be tricky to get in touch with family that's abroad, or even just upstairs. A new device called the Nucleus is aimed at making it quick and simple to speak with family members wherever they are. Surprisingly, it's inspired by the trusty old intercom.
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Smart door locks allow doors to be opened with just a tap on a smartphone screen. But what if you live in a gated community or apartment building? Locumi Labs has just launched a smart device that upgrades intercoms to enable keyless entry for such residences.
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Philips' clever Hue lighting system has just become a bit more versatile. The Dutch firm has released an upgraded version of its Hue Bridge with support for Apple's HomeKit.
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Kasita is a modern and smart micro-home for the city that aims to offer professional types an affordable dwelling that moves when they do.
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In recent years, home security systems have become cheaper while adding more functionality. San Francisco-based startup Angee Inc. is looking to take things a bit further by adding some computer smarts to create an automated security system that is portable and doubles as a personal assistant.
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Nest announced a new version of its learning thermostat Tuesday, the first major update to the product’s hardware since 2012.
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Devices like the Netatmo Welcome and Blacksumac Piper can provide a real-time video stream of your home, but they can only look in one direction. The newly-launched Branto Orb, however, can view a room in 360-degrees. It has a host of communications, security and home automation features.
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Knocki is a smart little device that turns solid surfaces like walls, doors or even a coffee table into an interactive remote control. All you have to do is knock.
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Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a "smart window" technology that allows the passage of visible light while blocking heat, or vice versa.
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We may still be some way from having lifelike humanoid robot helpers, but robots are getting more helpful, friendly and domesticated. Blue Frog Robotics' new Buddy robot is designed to be an affordable family companion. It can help with communications, home security, edutainment and even elder care.
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