Smart Home
Connected devices, home automation and energy-saving setups
Takashi Ito’s Lamborghini Fulgor Concept Pushes the Brand’s Design in a Bolder Direction
Takashi Ito’s Fulgor pairs Lamborghini’s familiar Y-shaped lighting and wedge profile with a glass canopy, sculpted rear haunches and illuminated wheels.
Red Dot-Winning Yarn Packaging Doubles as a Knitting Stand
YUTO’s paper cone keeps yarn in place while you knit, with space for needles and a design that resembles a waffle cone.
Trent Reznor’s Custom Synth Console Pairs Analog Sound With an Atari 2600+
Love Hultén built Trent Reznor a one-off hardwood sound station combining an analog synth, effects pedals and a working Atari 2600+.
Why Condensation Persists Even When You’re Using a Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier can’t fix cold glass, hidden leaks or poor airflow. Five causes can explain why condensation keeps returning.
Meaco Grisos Smart 2kW Fan Heater Review: Quiet Heating With Useful Controls
The £129.99 Meaco Grisos pairs reliable room heating with presence sensing, open-window detection and quiet mode, though its remote disappoints.
How to Install a Boiling Water Tap: A DIY Kitchen Upgrade
A homeowner replaces a leaky kitchen tap with a boiling water model, sharing the tools, fitting steps and practical benefits of DIY installation.
UK Energy Smart Appliance Rules: What Homeowners and Manufacturers Need to Know
New UK rules due by the end of 2027 would make smart controls standard on many electrical appliances, enabling demand response and off-peak use.
Where to Place a Dehumidifier for the Best Results
Place a dehumidifier in a central hallway, bedroom or laundry room based on where moisture builds up, and leave space around it for airflow.
Sony ELF-MN1 Brings Glasses-Free 3D Anime Figures to a Desk Display
Sony’s 6-inch ELF-MN1 tracks one viewer’s eyes to show 3D anime figures without glasses. It goes on sale in Japan for ¥54,000.
Soft-pixel Camera Pairs a Mycelium Shell With Local Photo Storage
Sree Krishna Pillarisetti’s Soft-pixel concept combines a mycelium, hemp and PHA casing with on-device photo storage. Its compostability remains unproven.
Nike ACG and Helinox Chair Zero LT Weighs 534 Grams and Costs $169.95
The Chair Zero LT collaboration pairs a 534-gram frame and translucent reinforced seat with a low profile, an orange finish and a listed $169.95 price.
SOOOT Box Uses Punched Cards to Control Audio Without a Phone
SOOOT Box turns punched paper cards into physical controls for audio, timers and room routines. The prototype is slated for a 2027 launch.
Sony’s PS5 Prism Collection Brings Transparent Design to DualSense Controllers
Sony’s Prism Collection adds translucent DualSense controllers and matching PS5 covers in three colors, with preorders opening November 10.
UK Budget Offers Homebuilding Rules Stability and Brownfield Biodiversity Relief
A pause on major building rule changes and new exemptions for small brownfield sites could ease project planning, though long-term standards remain unclear.
UK Plug-In Solar Panels: Five Practical Lessons From a Garden Trial
A three-day UK trial found plug-in solar quick to set up, but garden space, modest savings and unused electricity affect its value.
Warm Homes Loan Scheme Names 10 Providers and Sets Borrowing Limits
Ten lenders will offer loans for low carbon home upgrades, with borrowing caps from £7,500 to £35,000 and rates up to five points below standard loans.
Bathroom Condensation: Five Habits That Can Make Moisture Worse
Cold rooms, short fan run times and lingering water can all add to bathroom condensation. Small changes to heating and bathing habits help control moisture.
Phased Home Extensions Can Cost More: What to Plan Before Building
Staging an extension can ease cash flow and help you stay at home, but repeated setup costs and delays can make the project more expensive.
Wildscape Tiny Home Turns Its Staircase Into a Terraced Living Room
Tiny Tect’s 28-foot Wildscape combines stepped lounge seating, storage and stairs, with a loft study, net and configurable floor plans.
8BitDo Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Controllers: Features, Compatibility and Prices
8BitDo’s anniversary gamepads pair Tomb Raider designs with magnetic controls, platform-specific features and prices starting at $79.99.