Slowly but surely, devices like Philips Hue bulbs and the Nest thermostat are making our homes smarter. But just how smart can they get? To find out, Intel has created the Smart Tiny House, which explores the future of the connected home by packing a host of smart tech into a small "living lab."
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If you've ever fancied securing your home with one of those cool sensor webs that you see in movies, now's your chance. The new Xandem Home system detects motion through walls and furniture. It uses a number of nodes that plug into wall outlets and create a wireless web of sensor connections.
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People looking to breathe new life into "old" tech have a new option that offers convenience and ease of use. The Nyrius Smart Outlet upgrades standard outlets with Bluetooth wireless for remote operation through smartphones and tablets.
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As the use of mobile apps to switch and/or dim lights is becoming more mainstream, some companies are taking the next step towards futuristic sophistication. The Nanoleaf Smarter Kit is designed to provide smart lighting control through voice commands given to Siri.
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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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