Household Gadgets

Roly Poly Iron Prefers Not To Burn Down Your House

5:00AM March 5, 2010 | Mark Wilson

I can’t speak for everyone here, but who hasn’t burned down two, three or even four dwellings with a rogue iron? The Roly Poly, an iron concept by Wonkook Lee, may be our last hope. More »

Software

Android To Take Over Your Washing Machine, Dryer, Oven

4:30AM January 5, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

Do we really want to give Android the power to control our washing machines, dryers and ovens? Would someone hack them to microwave your underpants, wash your soup and dry your pizza? More »

Gadgets

When Style Meets Suction: The Escargot Vacuum

6:30AM December 28, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Vacuuming is functional, and sometimes it’s bloody expensive, but rarely would I use the term “fashionable” to describe this weekly chore. And yet, this Toshiba/Electrolux collaboration, inexplicably called the Escargot, exists. More »

Asus’s E-Clean Robo Vacuum Has An Antibacterial UV Beam

4:45AM December 26, 2009 | Brian Lam

Asus’s subsidiary is coming out with this colourful robot vacuum called the E-Clean. It includes a bacterial killing UV light, a fragrance sprayer and remote control. It’s set for China and Taiwan only for a mere $US150. More »

This Isn’t A PC – It’s a Really Cool Humidifier

12:00PM December 19, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Normally, I don’t find humidifiers exciting, but this one makes for an exception. More »

Gadgets

Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Lasers. Robots. Lasers. Cleaning. Awesome.

3:00AM December 17, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

This new Neato vacuum cleaner has one trick up its nozzle that your average Roomba doesn’t – lasers. I’m sold! More »

Gadgets

Gifts For Agoraphobes Who Really Prefer The Indoors

9:00AM November 19, 2009 | Jason Chen

Some of the geeks you know may say they prefer the sun and air, but at least one-third of them are lying. Here are the types of gifts those people want. I should know; I’m one of them. More »

Gadgets

Tango Autonomous Vacuum Has A Built-In Upskirt Camera

12:03AM November 6, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Is it really necessary to stick 13 sensors, a camera, extra gyroscopes and crash sensors into these vacuuming robots? I’m all for improved gadgets, but I just plain don’t want my vacuum able to take photos of my knickers. More »

Gadgets

Why Is Panasonic The First To Invent A Two-Way Iron?

8:00AM October 2, 2009 | Jason Chen

Unless my Google skills are failing me, this Panasonic 360-Degree iron is the first iron to have the pointed tip at both sides of the iron. It’s been staring us in the face for 100 years, and Panasonic’s is first? More »

Hot Radiator Reminds You Of Its Reason For Existing

10:00AM July 29, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

This “hot” radiator spells out its sole function (aside from promoting typography) and turns red to indicate that it’s making your home feel warm and toasty. Perfect for the typography scarf wearer. [Unplggd] More »