Wearable "CH4" fart tracker keeps a daily log of your rear end gas emissions

Healthy eating might have brought you a happier, more energetic lifestyle, but have you stopped to think what effect your five daily servings of fruit and veggies are having on everyone around you? Move over, calorie counting. The Kickstarted "CH4" is a portable device designed to keep track of your personal exhaust fumes with the sole goal of helping you find the meals that make you toot the least, for the sake of everyone who spends long stretches of time with you in cramped or poorly ventilated spaces. .. Continue Reading Wearable "CH4" fart tracker keeps a daily log of your rear end gas emissions

Section: Wearable Electronics

Tags: Bluetooth, Crowdfunding, Health, Kickstarter, Tracking, Wearable

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SmartChutes gives wayward drones a soft(er) landing

Flying a drone can be a nerve-racking experience. No matter how careful you are, there's always a chance that your several-hundred-dollar aircraft could lose a prop, lose power, or otherwise get messed up and come plummeting to the ground. That's why Nashville-based videographer and drone enthusiast Michael Pick developed SmartChutes... Continue Reading SmartChutes gives wayward drones a soft(er) landing

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches its first rocket

Billionaires who made their cash in dot-coms from the 1990s successfully launching commercial rockets is officially a trend, now that Jeff Bezos has followed in the footsteps of Elon Musk with Wednesday's successful test flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard space vehicle... Continue Reading Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches its first rocket

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Ottobox learns your schedule to lower your electricity bills

Ottobox is a smart home automation device that its makers claim could reduce your electricity bills by up to 50 percent. It does this by monitoring the appliances plugged into your wall sockets, and turning them off when they're not in use. The thinking is that all the energy wasted by appliances sitting in standby mode can soon add up to a hefty amount. .. Continue Reading Ottobox learns your schedule to lower your electricity bills

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Apple Watch: Display Shattering Belies Claims of 'Durability'

Reviewers have at times called the first generation of the Apple Watch "aspirational" and "rough around the edges." Overall, the assessments have been falling in the nice-to-have bucket. But a real-life demonstration of the gadget's ability to handle wear and tear could give some would-be purchasers pause.

Environmental interdental: GoodFloss harps make flossing greener and easier

According to environmentally-conscious mouthcare company Goodwell, there are two main problems with one-time flossing harps: they aren't designed to be portable and they're not eco-friendly. The firm says its new GoodFloss harps are both. What's more, they're designed to make flossing easier... Continue Reading Environmental interdental: GoodFloss harps make flossing greener and easier

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1927 Nobel Prize in chemistry medal up for auction

If you've ever wanted a Nobel Prize and don't have the time to come up with a major intellectual contribution, you can just buy one… the medal, that is. Not the prize itself. At Nate D Sanders Auctions, the 1927 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is on the block today. It was originally awarded to German biochemist Dr Heinrich Otto Wieland and, according to Sanders, it's the first Nobel Prize in Chemistry medal to go up for auction, and the eighth in all... Continue Reading 1927 Nobel Prize in chemistry medal up for auction

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Could aid-carrying drones assist war-torn Syria?

Once Syria's bustling economic center, an unrelenting barrage of artillery fire, gunfights and makeshift bombs have ravaged the city of Aleppo in the last two years. Getting food and medicine to civilians is a nearly impossible task for aid groups, but one thing Aleppo and other suffering communities in northern Syria have in their favor is the close proximity of the Turkish border. So close it is that one former US Air Force cargo pilot believes launching humanitarian drones from inside Turkey is the best chance of getting these people the help they need... Continue Reading Could aid-carrying drones assist war-torn Syria?

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Earth-sized virtual telescope to study supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way

In astronomy, much like many other other aspects of life, bigger is better. Taking this adage to heart, astronomers at the University of Arizona are helping to build a virtual radio telescope the size of the Earth itself. With a resolution factor more than a thousand times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, the new Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) will be used to study in fine detail the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way. .. Continue Reading Earth-sized virtual telescope to study supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way

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Bruno garbage can sucks at collecting trash

Sweeping the floor can be a hassle in its own right, but for some people, having to stoop down and collect the sweepings in a dustpan is just too much. If you're one of those people, you might like Bruno – it's a garbage can that automatically sucks up debris that's swept toward it. .. Continue Reading Bruno garbage can sucks at collecting trash

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Flawed Haptics Slowed Apple Watch Debut: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that one of the makers of the taptic engine — the component that makes the Apple Watch vibrate — was shipping flawed product, leading to the short supply of product at launch. AAC Technologies Holdings, of Shenzen, China, was the supplier of the troublesome part, the WSJ reported. Apple […]

Functioning synthetic blood vessels become the real thing

When a vein or artery gets seriously blocked, a common course of action involves replacing it with part of another blood vessel harvested from elsewhere in the patient's body. While 3D-printed and lab-grown blood vessels show promise as alternatives, scientists from the Vienna University of Technology and Vienna Medical University have developed another option – polymer fabric vessels that transform into biological ones, once implanted. .. Continue Reading Functioning synthetic blood vessels become the real thing

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Gizmag's top picks from SaloneSatellite 2015

Running alongside the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the SaloneSatellite celebrated its 18th edition this year. Showcasing the work of 700 emerging young designers under the age of 35, and 18 international schools, the theme of this year's exhibition was "Pianeta vita" (Life planet). The show adopted the theme from this year's EXPO "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life," which was expressed through various student installations and the presentation of unique projects specially created for the event. Here's a look at Gizmag's top picks from this year's SaloneSatellite. .. Continue Reading Gizmag's top picks from SaloneSatellite 2015

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Researcher Proposes a Body-Wide Wireless Network for Wearables

We’ve written before about how handy mesh networks would be for wearable technology, and how close ANT+ comes to that goal. Now comes a researcher who suggests that a whole new wireless networking standard at frequencies of around 10 to 20 GHz (WiFi runs at 2.4 and 5 GHz), specifically for on-body networks. To connect […]

LG Urbane Smart Watch Hits the US Market for $349

LG first showed its Urbane smart watch at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. A nice, solid, piece of Android Wear kit, you can now buy the Urbane through Google, Verizon, and AT&T for $349. There are a couple of notable things about the Urbane. First of all, it feels like a watch — stainless steel […]

Infiniti brings Vision GT concept into the real world

Another car designed for the virtual world of Gran Turismo has been brought into the physical realm. The design was first unveiled in December as a "vision of what a high performance Infiniti could look like in the future." The flesh-and-bones Infiniti Vision GT concept car was recently shown off at the Shanghai Auto Show... Continue Reading Infiniti brings Vision GT concept into the real world

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Tips & tricks for using Spotify on desktop and mobile

Now with up to 60 million active users, Spotify continues on its mission to change the face of digital music. Whether you're a paid-up premium subscriber or using the ad-supported version of the service, here are some tips and tricks to turn you into a Spotify power user in no time at all... Continue Reading Tips & tricks for using Spotify on desktop and mobile

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Small Paris apartment maximizes space with clever interior layout

French architect Richard Guilbault recently renovated a small apartment in Paris that measures just 30 sq m (322 sq ft) and offers a nice example of how much home can be fit into a relatively small space. 30m2 Flat in Paris makes up for its unimaginative name with an inspired interior design that includes moveable furniture, a folding bed, and a tiny bathroom. .. Continue Reading Small Paris apartment maximizes space with clever interior layout

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Droplet pushes your buttons for reminders and activity tracking

Buttons are that most basic of user interfaces and are found on just about every machine or electronic device going around. Now, thanks to wireless technology, standalone buttons designed to perform different functions are becoming a thing. One such example is Droplet, a button that can be stuck to just about anything and be pressed to trigger a message of register that an activity has been carried out. .. Continue Reading Droplet pushes your buttons for reminders and activity tracking

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Paww is looking to reinvent playing fetch

Playing fetch is good exercise, and fun, but it's not perfect. The team at Paww is aiming to improve the way we play with our pups with its new range of smart fetch toys... Continue Reading Paww is looking to reinvent playing fetch

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Hands-on with the LG G4

LG's latest flagship handset offers an optional leather back, improved display and new camera tech, but are those changes enough to make the G4 standout among some seriously stiff competition in 2015? Read on as Gizmag takes its first look at LG's brand new flagship. .. Continue Reading Hands-on with the LG G4

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LG G4 has an improved display, wider camera aperture and leather back option

LG's flagship smartphones don't have the marketing clout of rivals from Apple and Samsung (and apparently LG also lags behind in secrecy, as the new LG G4 was leaked from here to Timbuktu before today's announcement). But the G4 will be worth keeping an eye on, with some key improvements to its display and rear camera over last year's G3. Oh, and there's also that cowhide you'll find on its backside... Continue Reading LG G4 has an improved display, wider camera aperture and leather back option

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No More Pain!

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Herbie "The Love Bug" sells for $126,500 + 25 other cars you'll wish you had bought

In terms of investment potential, the prices of cars which formerly starred in movies are accelerating faster than the already bullish collectible car and movie memorabilia markets. This week Herbie (The Love Bug) set a new world record for a Volkswagen Beetle at $126,500 to become one of the top 50 movie cars ever sold at auction. We've also scoured the auction results of the last ten years to show how much movie cars are appreciating... Continue Reading Herbie "The Love Bug" sells for $126,500 + 25 other cars you'll wish you had bought

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MIT develops technique to see tiny vibrations in large structures using high-speed video

While it might appear that large structures, such as bridges and buildings, remain entirely unmoved by everyday forces like rain and wind, the truth is that they do experience very slight vibrations, too small to be seen by the human eye. Those vibrations can be indicative of structural damage or instability, but current methods of detecting them are impractical and costly. A new technique developed by MIT researchers is designed to spot those telltale signs of weakness using high speed video and a computer vision technique. .. Continue Reading MIT develops technique to see tiny vibrations in large structures using high-speed video

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Implanted micropump could deliver epilepsy drugs right into the brain

A promising new treatment for epilepsy directly targets the nerve cells, deep within the brain, that cause seizures. The treatment uses an electronic micropump and an anticonvulsant drug to inhibit the relevant areas of the brain without affecting healthy brain regions. It has had promising initial results on mice in vitro and will now be tested on live animals... Continue Reading Implanted micropump could deliver epilepsy drugs right into the brain

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SABRE engine concept passes US Air Force feasibilty test

Reaction Engines' Skylon reusable spaceplane project has been given a boost, with analysis by the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) confirming the feasibility of the SABRE engine cycle concept that lies at its heart. .. Continue Reading SABRE engine concept passes US Air Force feasibilty test

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Wearable Tech World Week in Review: Microsoft, Apple, Facebook

We have seen that the concept of bring your own device (BYOD) to work has created the need for companies to develop policies for their use. Augmented reality devices, smartwatches and a variety of other wearable devices have given us a new acronym, BYOW, which stands for bring your own wearable. "New" may not be the correct word, as it seems that a report from SalesForce shows that over a majority of companies already has a BYOW policy.

Avenue Trucks add suspension to existing skateboards

Although we've seen at least one off-road skateboard with built-in suspension, aftermarket suspension systems for more traditional boards are few and far between. The designers at California-based Avenue Trucks, however, are out to change that. They claim that their suspension trucks should improve the skateboarding experience in several key ways. .. Continue Reading Avenue Trucks add suspension to existing skateboards

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Samsung's new Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) launches on May 8

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S6, it also showed us a new version of the Gear VR virtual reality headset that will play nicely with the GS6 and GS6 edge. At the time, no pricing or release info was announced, but now Samsung has filled us in... Continue Reading Samsung's new Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) launches on May 8

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SpillMate turns your regular vacuum cleaner into a wet-vac

Cleaning up liquids spilled into carpets can be difficult – no matter how firmly you press a rag against them, you've always got to wonder how much of the liquid you're really soaking up. That's why the SpillMate was created. It attaches to the hose of a conventional vacuum cleaner, allowing it to actually suck liquid out of the carpet... Continue Reading SpillMate turns your regular vacuum cleaner into a wet-vac

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Williams uses F1 tech to increase refrigerator efficiency

A new aerodynamic device has the potential to reduce the energy consumption of supermarket refrigerators by up to 41.5 percent. The product, currently being developed by Williams Advanced Engineering in collaboration with Aerofoil Energy, can be clipped onto existing cabinets, making it easy for companies to upgrade their stores. .. Continue Reading Williams uses F1 tech to increase refrigerator efficiency

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Introducing Misfit Minute, Exclusively on Apple Watch

We’re excited to share the launch of Misfit Minute, an automated workout coaching app, available exclusively on Apple Watch. Simply open the Misfit Watch app and select a time interval of 1, 4, or 7 minutes and receive a recommendation of a total body workout that incorporates a variety of body-weight exercises and high intensityContinue Reading »

Stunning shot of massive star cluster unveiled as Hubble anniversary image

On this day 25 years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in what marked the beginning of an incredible journey, and the start of a new golden age in the exploration of our Universe. In celebration of this auspicious occasion, NASA has released the official image for Hubble's 25th anniversary in low-Earth orbit. The focus of the image is the Westerlund 2 cluster, which contains roughly 3,000 stars in the scope of its glittering expanse... Continue Reading Stunning shot of massive star cluster unveiled as Hubble anniversary image

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iFixit Posts Apple Watch Teardown

We love iFixit, and we’re not disappointed this morning: it has a teardown of the Apple Watch the morning it’s first supposed to get into people’s hands. The core findings: it’s really really really small, the battery takes most of the space, and (with the possible exception of battery replacement) it’s not at all serviceable: Despite rumors (and […]

Wallasea Island becomes Crossrail's stop for commuting birds

The UK's Crossrail project is said to be Europe's largest construction project. What's more, the earth excavated to construct its tunnels is being used to develop one of Europe's largest nature reserves. Wallasea Island in Essex has recently received its final shipment of Crossrail earth... Continue Reading Wallasea Island becomes Crossrail's stop for commuting birds

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Pan-Robots could streamline operations in factories

No good deed goes unpunished and that goes double for robots. They may improve manufacturing efficiency, but an improvement in one place often shows up a glaring inefficiency somewhere else. In an effort to help supply logistics keep up with robotic manufacturing, the EU's Pan-Robots project is working to create warehouse robots that are faster, more efficient, and safer than both manual operations or current robotic systems... Continue Reading Pan-Robots could streamline operations in factories

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X-47B completes first ever unmanned refueling exercise

The US Navy's X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) aircraft has gone out on a high note (and added yet another acronym to the military lexicon) by conducting the first ever Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) exercise. The autonomous aircraft rendezvoused with an Omega K-707 tanker plane off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, successfully taking on 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of jet fuel as it completed the project's final test objective. .. Continue Reading X-47B completes first ever unmanned refueling exercise

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Gene manipulation boosts tree growth rate and size

Trees may be a renewable resource, but the rate of this renewal may not meet the increasing demand for plant biomass. But now researchers at the University of Manchester have potentially found a way to boost tree stocks by using gene manipulation to increase the size and growth rate of trees. .. Continue Reading Gene manipulation boosts tree growth rate and size

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Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough turns CO2 emissions into plastics and biofuel

Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley have created a hybrid system of bacteria and semiconducting nanowires that mimics photosynthesis. According to the researchers, their versatile, high-yield system can take water, sunlight and carbon dioxide and turn them into the building blocks of biodegradable plastics, pharmaceutical drugs and even biofuel. .. Continue Reading Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough turns CO2 emissions into plastics and biofuel

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The loco steam-powered Black Pearl motorcycle from Revatu Customs

The Black Pearl was unveiled at the Bigtwin Bike Show in Rosmalen, Holland, next to a poster of Captain Jack Sparrow. But unlike the legendary sea vessel of the silver screen, this Black Pearl is a land vehicle powered by a steam engine. Constructed by Dutch company Revatu Customs, the two-wheeled locomotive is a fully functioning motorcycle, albeit a slow one. .. Continue Reading The loco steam-powered Black Pearl motorcycle from Revatu Customs

Section: Motorcycles

Tags: Custom, Mechanical, Revatu Customs, Steam

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New 12-inch MacBook vs. 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display: Up close

For the first time, you can now buy an ultra-light MacBook that also has a Retina Display. Maybe you're torn between that slim and sexy new MacBook and the company's bigger workhorse, the Retina MacBook Pro? We have both notebooks in house, so how about we take a hands-on look at the two... Continue Reading New 12-inch MacBook vs. 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display: Up close

Section: Laptops

Tags: Apple, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Product Comparison

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Connect Easy pilot scheme to test package delivery to the trunk of your Audi

Missing deliveries because you're out or the courier not turning up at the expected time is a common annoyance. If Audi has its way, however, it may be one that you don't have to put up with for much longer. The firm is piloting a service that lets couriers deliver to the trunk of your car... Continue Reading Connect Easy pilot scheme to test package delivery to the trunk of your Audi

Section: Automotive

Tags: Amazon, Audi, Delivery

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CyberPower Trinity gaming PC offers distinctive "blade" design

CyberPower's latest gaming rig, known as the Trinity, is one of the most unusual systems we've seen, offering a design that wouldn't look out of place in a sci-fi blockbuster. The system features three "blades", placing the processor, graphics card and storage components in their own separate sections of the enclosure. .. Continue Reading CyberPower Trinity gaming PC offers distinctive "blade" design

Section: Computers

Tags: cyberpowerpc, Desktop, PC

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Volkswagen hints at model expansion with C Coupé GTE concept

Volkswagen is at the Shanghai International Auto Show hinting at a possible expansion of its model range with its C Coupé GTE concept that is designed to appeal to the Chinese market. The automaker says that "if it were to go into production," the roughly 5 meter- (16.4 ft) long saloon would slot in between the Passat and Phaeton in Volkswagens model line up. .. Continue Reading Volkswagen hints at model expansion with C Coupé GTE concept

Section: Automotive

Tags: Cars, Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Luxury, Plug-in Hybrid, Shanghai, Volkswagen

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Volvo ditches the passenger seat for a new twist on chauffeur-driven luxury

You could argue that the passenger seat is largely redundant in a chauffeur-driven vehicle, aside from providing a handy place for the driver to put their packed lunch and newspaper. Volvo is looking to make better use of that space – for the rear-seat passenger at least – by removing the passenger seat and replacing it with a multi-purpose luxury footrest. .. Continue Reading Volvo ditches the passenger seat for a new twist on chauffeur-driven luxury

Section: Automotive

Tags: Concept Cars, Luxury, Shanghai Auto Show 2015, Volvo

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Audi makes the Prologue a 734-hp all-terrain quattro crossover

One of these days, surely Audi is going to release an all-out off-road super sports car. Until then, we'll just have to settle for sporty, overpowered crossover concepts. Following up on last year's TT offroad and 2013's Nanuk Quattro, Audi is premiering the new Prologue allroad at this year's Auto Shanghai show. The concept picks up where last month's Prologue Avant left off, throwing an alarmingly powerful but efficient 734-hp hybrid powertrain into the mix. .. Continue Reading Audi makes the Prologue a 734-hp all-terrain quattro crossover

Section: Automotive

Tags: Audi, Auto Shanghai 2015, Concept Cars, Plug-in Hybrid, Wireless Charging

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World's first light-activated, molecule-sized switch gets turned on

In the pursuit of ever-shrinking circuitry for nanotechnology electronics, increasingly smaller devices and components are being developed. Now researchers at the University of Konstanz and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) claim to have micro-miniaturized the humble electrical switch all the way down to molecule size and proven its operation for the very first time. Unable to flick such a tiny switch mechanically, however, the researchers instead used light to turn it on. .. Continue Reading World's first light-activated, molecule-sized switch gets turned on

Section: Electronics

Tags: Circuit, Electronic, Molecules, Nanotechnology, Nanowires, University of Groningen, University of Konstanz

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Oomi smart home system needs no smartphone

Let's face it, there's no shortage of smart home systems designed to connect everything in your home and make things easier to control. For example, both the Ninja Sphere and Revolv have recently made waves. With so many launching all the time, it takes a lot to make one stand out, but Oomi has found a way to make everyone stand up and take notice. It's promising to redefine the smart home by taking the smartphone out of the equation, and by making it quick and easy to set up and get going. .. Continue Reading Oomi smart home system needs no smartphone

Section: Around The Home

Tags: Indiegogo, Smart Home

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