Sotheby’s Remember the days when we thought The Clapper was the most high-tech way to turn on lights? Thankfully, that didn’t last long. Now, we have eco- and budget-friendly bulbs that have us clapping for an entirely different reason. We’ve already rounded up a list of best LED lights, the money-saving bulbs that are also keen on protecting the environment, but… Continue reading "The Best Smart Light Bulbs of 2018"
Boy, if you thought Airbnb was effective at disrupting the hotel industry, just wait until they design and build your next house. Airbnb founder Joe Gebbia announced through a press release and a wide-ranging interview with Fast Company that his company’s next trick will be a venture called “Backyard,” whose purpose is designing and building houses — more than likely… Continue reading "With Backyard, Airbnb Plans to Design, Build, and Sell Homes"
Stella Artois So you’re throwing a holiday party and need help, but can’t afford the human variety? Stella Artois is offering an inexpensive robotic alternative but only for people who have a robot vacuum cleaner. Called Stella Artois BART (for Bartending Automated Robotic Technology), it’s an add-on stand that attaches to the robovac and is topped by a tray with… Continue reading "Stella Artois BART Turns Robovacs Into Beer Valets"
Take it from this Silicon Valley refugee: Trying to find a place to live in California is a drag, and everyone is trying to find an answer to this seemingly unsolvable problem. While additional housing may not be a comprehensive solution, one design visionary who’s a favorite of investors here is taking advantage of a change to state law to… Continue reading "Genius Designer Yves Béhar is Making Tiny Homes in California"
Who knew that ordering delivery could be such a hassle? It can be a real pain to call a restaurant and order a meal. You might get put on hold, and oftentimes you have to talk over the background noise of a busy restaurant. Besides, reading off your credit card number in the 21st century is incredibly tedious. Why do we have to interact… Continue reading "The Best Food-Delivery Apps for Getting Dinner Brought to Your Doorstep"
Thermador, veteran purveyor of high-end home kitchen appliances, is reaching out to tech-savvy chefs with a bevy of new cooktops and ovens outfitted with its signature connected home technology. The Irvine, California-based company described the product launches as the most ambitious in its 103-year history, encompassing complete redesigns of its Masterpiece and Professional collections and including induction and gas cooktops… Continue reading "Thermador Launches a Slew of Connected Cooktops, Ovens"
