Imagine walking up to a toilet and the lid automatically opens. When you are done with your business, the lid automatically closes and the toilet flushes. Oh but wait, there’s more.
The seat warms itself using various temperature settings that can be adjusted via remote control.
A washlet is included (think of a bidet) that […]
A couple of years ago, I had the bright idea to invent a remote control door opener, so I didn’t have to get up to open the door every time one of my dogs needed to go outside. Naturally, it was just one of those ideas that I wouldn’t have known how to actually […]
Sometimes a smart gadget is smart because of its design. The Computer Bed is one of those. This is similar to the Murphy bed of old, but the computer desk folds down to reveal a twin bed. Great for small rooms, students in dorms, etc.
During the day, it functions as […]
In the Microsoft Smart Home, they have a smart kitchen counter that is mind-blowing. It understands what is placed on the counter, such as a food processor and a bag of flour. Once it determines the type of activity that may be taking place, it asks if you need help. If you […]
New million dollar homes are being fitted for smart home technology. But what about your little home? Are you left out in the cold? Not at all. You can have a smart home as well, for as little as $99 right now.
A wireless technology called Z-Wave can easily be installed that […]
GE has come out with a new dishwasher with “SmartDispense” technology. You can pour an entire 45 ounce bottle of dishwashing detergent into the machine, and the dishwasher will dispense just the right amount for each load. Using smart sensors, it determines the correct amount of detergent to use based on water hardness, […]
Samsung now offers a sophisticated microwave oven called the Smart Oven, which is a combination of a convection, grill and microwave oven. The cool part though is that even a novice can cook food to perfection because the oven allows the user to swipe a barcode on packaged foods, which the oven then reads, and […]
U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory researchers have been working on getting smart appliances to communicate with the local power grid. This would enable the appliances to determine when it would be most beneficial to power down, or use less energy. They liken the technology to “shock absorbers” for the power grid.
When the power grid is […]
A couple of kooky kitchen appliances are being worked on and may eventually come to the market. One is a talking stove that tells you when the water has boiled, plays a ringtone when the oven is preheated, and even reads recipes to the novice cook. Another is a soft, foldable refrigerator that can be […]
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