Google on Wednesday at the sidelines of the IFA 2017announced that its virtual assistant will no longer be exclusive to the company’s Google Home smart speaker. Soon, the company said, Google Assistant will be arriving in new third-party speakers, starting with the Zolo Mojo by Anker, TicHome Mini by Mobvoi, and the GA10 by Panasonic. The company also announced a partnership with LG, … Read more
Whether you’re spiffing your home up for sale or just updating a room, wood is America’s favorite choice for flooring. But it’s not practical for every room. There are now options that not only look just like the real thing, but can be installed in rooms where wood can’t. Consumer Reports put the faux wood … Read more
Akron-Canton Airport has teamed with Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls to become the first airport using nano-technology to provide cleaner bins in the TSA lines. Edd Pritchard CantonRep.com staff writer @epritchardREP GREEN Travelers at Akron-Canton Airport will notice orange liners on the handles and mats inside bins used in the security line before entering … Read more
A rustic dining table is right at home with sleek chairs. Farmhouse style can mix with nearly anything. Photos courtesy Janice Serendi.A rustic dining table is right at home with sleek chairs. Farmhouse style can mix with nearly anything. Photos courtesy Janice Serendi. Wooden board walls, “Shiplap” and a rustic sink and mirror, offset by … Read more
LG said that while Echo does not respond to Korean voice command at present, research is underway to set up such a compatible system late this year or early next year. (Image Credit: Reuters) LG Electronics will make its appliances work with Amazon Echo smart speakers as part of an ongoing process to expand into the … Read more
BOSTON, AUG 28: Do you often check user ratings before buying products online? You may be misled into making the wrong choice, a study suggests. When buying products online, people often rely on the ratings and reviews of others to choose. However, scientists suggest that people tend to use this information in ways that can … Read more
When you think of what’s hot in interior design right now, do your dad’s wingback chairs and grandma’s ornate chandeliers come to mind? Well, maybe they should. A new study by Joybird, a custom furniture company, revealed that Victorian is the interior design style that wins the popularity vote in more U.S. states than any other decor style. But hold … Read more
Chinese electrical appliances manufacturer, the Midea Group, has filed a patent for a technique for mining Bitcoin using household products. The patent application was published earlier in 2017 by the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) of the People’s Republic of China. Based on the patent application, Midea plans to embed specialized mining chips inside its appliance products like … Read more
Masaharu Morimoto is probably the best-known Japanese chief in India, even among those who have never eaten his food. Morimoto owes his fame to two pioneering restaurants, both called Wasabi by Morimoto. The original opened at the Mumbai Taj, and a second (better) restaurant followed at the Taj Mansingh in Delhi. When the first Wasabi … Read more
Having a more energy efficient kitchen isn’t simply about replacing all your appliances with better-performing new ones. Such a move would be unaffordable for the vast majority of households, and getting the latest models when your current appliances are still working is not always the most sustainable option, if you’re seeking to live a more low-carbon lifestyle. There might … Read more