Smart Home
Connected devices, home automation and energy-saving setups
Blackview Zeno 2 Keeps Its 8.68-Inch Tablet Compact and Wired-Headphone Friendly
The Zeno 2 pairs an 8.68-inch screen with expandable storage, a headphone jack and IP54 protection, while its modest display and battery set clear limits.
Satechi ExtendView USB4 Adapter Adds Dual 4K Displays and Cable Storage
Satechi’s $119.99 ExtendView connects two 4K monitors and accessories, with a slot that keeps its attached USB-C plug in place for travel.
Beauer X8 Expands Into an Eight-Person Travel Trailer With Two Bedrooms
The Beauer X8 expands at the push of a button into a two-bedroom trailer with space for eight, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a €109,990 starting price.
M Residence Uses Seven Courtyards to Reframe Island Living on Serifos
MOLD Architects’ pink Serifos home turns seven roof openings into private gardens, connecting rooms to daylight and the outdoors.
XPPen Magic Pro 13 Combines an Android Drawing Tablet and Desktop Pen Display
XPPen’s 12.95-inch Magic Pro 13 runs Android on its own and connects to a computer as a pen display, with a US preorder price of $899.99.
Crocs x BARK Dog Collection Turns the Classic Clog Into a Pet Bed and Toys
Crocs and BARK bring the clog shape to dog beds, toys and walking gear, with practical details alongside the playful styling.
Lenovo Xiaoxin 10.1 Color Ink Tablet Offers Three Display Modes for Reading and Learning
Lenovo’s new 10.1-inch LCD tablet switches between vivid color, muted color and monochrome, with an optional case, pen and learning tools.
Duramobi W150 Brings Music and Coaching Audio Underwater
Duramobi’s portable W150 sends music and coaching cues through pool water, with built-in storage, Bluetooth and a setup that needs no permanent hardware.
Breville Spiral Luxe Automates Pour-Over Brewing With a Moving Dripper
Breville’s $599.95 Spiral Luxe handles grinding and spiral pours while keeping brew settings adjustable and the process in view.
BYREDO’s Matter / Memory Turns Fragrance Notes Into an Interactive Installation
Leonardo Garza’s BYREDO installation uses movable steel spheres and five material studies to make fragrance a tactile, open-ended experience.
Edge & Pop Combines a 1.1-Inch Damascus Blade and Bottle Opener
Lunark’s one-ounce pocket tool pairs a compact Damascus steel knife with a bottle opener built into its opening mechanism.
Abxylute M5 and M6 Turn Smartphones Into Sliding Game Consoles
Abxylute’s M5 and M6 add physical controls to phones, with the M5 prioritizing portability and the M6 offering Hall Effect triggers and gyro aiming.
Carl Maston’s Ventura Beach House Centers on a Brick Chimney
At Faria Beach, Carl Maston’s 1984 Susman House pairs a central brick hearth with cedar, timber and ocean-facing rooms across 2,640 square feet.
Wilhelm Knoll’s Scissor Chair Shifts Between Upright Seat and Lounger
A hidden linkage lets the vintage Scissor Chair change its stance, offering two distinct seating positions in one upholstered armchair.
Rockstar Guitar Scissors Turn a Desk Tool Into a Miniature Instrument
Made in Japan, these guitar-shaped scissors pair stainless steel blades with a safety cap and a stand that keeps them visible on your desk.
NUS Researchers Build a Touchscreen Directly Into a Garment Sleeve
NUS researchers used 54 electronic fibers to create a washable, touch-responsive sleeve display that can show images, video and body temperature readings.
OKA Mori Mushroom Robot Pairs Ambient Companionship With Local AI
OKA’s $649 Mori combines a lamp, breathing prompts and quiet expressions, but its long-term appeal depends on whether its companionship outlasts the novelty.
DRIFT’s Aeolus Turns Simulated Wind Into an Interactive Glass Sculpture
DRIFT’s Aeolus translates a room’s architecture into suspended glass curves, while responsive lighting lets visitors set its visual rhythm.
Huawei Watch D3 Review: Comfortable Blood Pressure Monitoring, With App Trade-Offs
The Huawei Watch D3 makes scheduled blood pressure readings comfortable enough for day and night wear, though its app limits and £399.99 price narrow its appeal.
Final Porta Headphones Weigh 40 Grams With a Minimal Wire Headband
Final’s Porta wireless headphones pair a 40-gram AirWire frame with Bluetooth 5.4, eight-hour battery life and a retro on-ear design.