MIT develops low-cost smart diaper that notifies parents when wet
Researchers at MIT have invented a low-cost moisture sensor for disposable nappies that uses radio frequencies to alert caregivers when babies need changing. More
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Motiv ring will be able to make payments and verify identity with a heartbeat
US tech company Motiv has revealed its smart ring will soon use its wearer's unique heartbeat to verify their identity and make payments. More
Elvie launches wearable breast pump that's silent and wireless
Technology company Elvie has launched a cordless breast pump designed to be worn inconspicuously in any nursing bra. More
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C-224 lamp uses LiFi technology to transmit data through light
ÉCAL graduate Alexandre Picciotto collaborated with French technology firm Oledcomm to design a LiFi emitting lamp for libraries. More
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VanMoof launches lock-free Electrified bike that can "take care of itself"
Dutch bike company VanMoof has launched a high-security electric bicycle that it claims is impossible to ride or sell if stolen. More
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Tupperware-style products use the Internet of Things to help you reduce your food waste
Chicago-based tech startup Ovie has launched Smarterware, a line of food-storage products that alert users when the contents of their fridge are about to spoil. More
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Robots complete span of 3D-printed bridge for Amsterdam canal
Robots have finished 3D printing the structure of a steel pedestrian bridge devised by technology startup MX3D, which is set to span a canal in Amsterdam. More
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Panasonic presents a washing machine that folds your clothes and a fridge that comes when called
A washing machine that folds away clean clothes, a voice-responsive mobile fridge and a smart sake cooler that recommends meal pairings for your chosen bottle are among the concepts showcased by Panasonic at consumer electronics fair IFA in Berlin. More
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Google Assistant comes to third-party smart speakers
The voice assistant from Google's Home smart speaker has been unleashed in third-party devices, with the launch of a new product from Panasonic that promises better sound quality. More
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Pium smart diffuser pumps out the optimal fragrance for different times of day
Fragrances to help you wake up, wind down or concentrate are emitted at just the right time of day by the Pium smart diffuser, which combines aromatherapy with the internet of things. More
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"Technology should look like something in your grandmother's room" says Oki Sato
Designers should rethink the high-tech look of gadgets according to Nendo founder Oki Sato, who has also called most of today's smart devices "useless". More
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Carlo Ratti reveals Office 3.0 workspace that promises to end "thermostat wars"
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has transformed a Turin building into an office space with a personalised "environmental bubble" for every worker. More
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Herman Miller and Yves Behar's smart desks tell employees when they've been sitting too long
US furniture brand Herman Miller has teamed up with designer Yves Behar on a range of intelligent, networked office furniture called Live OS, which launched at NeoCon this week. More
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Carlo Ratti aims to reduce energy use with personalised heating and cooling systems
Our next Dezeen x MINI Living Initiative video explores Carlo Ratti's proposals to replace traditional heating and cooling systems with personalised environments for different occupants in a building. More
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IKEA ventures into smart home products with Trådfri lighting series
IKEA has introduced smart functionality into its new Trådfri lighting range, as it takes its first major step into the Internet of Things. More
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Yves Béhar creates unthreatening design for Cobalt security robot
Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject worked with robotics company Cobalt to create this robot security guard, designed to be in "stark contrast to the Hollywood dystopian Robocop". More
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Fellow designs app-controlled kettle for precise coffee brewing
San Francisco startup Fellow has designed a connected kettle that lets users precisely and remotely control its temperature for optimum coffee brewing. More
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ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
Yves Béhar's Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and continue learning in later life. More
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Willow's wireless breast pump allows women to express milk on the go
This mobile breast pump on show at CES doesn't use any cords or bottles, allowing new mothers to express milk without connecting to a power socket or getting undressed. More
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"First toothbrush with artificial intelligence" debuts at CES 2017
This smart electric toothbrush collects data about users' brushing habits, even when not connected to its corresponding app. More
