Beddit tracker monitors your sleep patterns without having to wear it

Definitely useful for anyone that wakes up exhausted every single day, the Beddit sleep tracker can monitor the quality of your sleep without having to actually wear the device on your wrist or clothing.

Now you can control Philips Hue lights straight from your Mac

OS X users can now use a third party app to control the colorful Philips Hue smart lightbulbs right from your Mac's Menu bar. But the added convenience will cost ya - the regular Hue app is free while Hue Menu is $3.

Quirky’s ‘Snapchat for grocery shopping’ device will remind you what’s in your fridge

Quirky's latest invention bills itself as a Snapchat for your fridge, taking photos of the content each time the door is opened so you can check your inventory before the next grocery shopping trip.

You may soon be able to use your gadgets during takeoff and landing

An FAA advisory panel has reportedly recommended that the agency lift a ban on using gadgets, like smartphones and tablets, during takeoff and landing. Don't get too excited, though – the FAA still has to change the rules.

Hands on: What? Your showerhead isn’t also a Bluetooth speaker?

Those guilty of singing in the shower will find lots of to like about the Kohler Moxie, a showerhead and Bluetooth speaker combination that makes it rain music and get your morning started right.

I will never forget that one time I was having a good summer morning, hopped in the shower, sang the entire discography of Beyoncé’s 4, and exited the bathroom to a living room full of my brother’s friends commenting on my mini-concert. Yikes. 

Stir’s Kinetic Desk learns your sitting habits, nags you into standing up for your health

Standing desks maybe trendy, but they're not the most fun thing to use. Stir's Kinetic Desk will quietly nudge you when it's time to stand so you'll remember to switch between exercise and rest.

Dish Network announces Hopper integration with Control4 home automation

Dish network announced Thursday a new integration service with Control4 home automation at CEDIA 2013. The new service will allow users access to Hopper DVRs through the Control4 system, including remote access of basic services, with plans for deeper…

Kwikset’s Kevo bluetooth locks open your door with the touch of a finger

Kwikset's KEVO locks let you lock and unlock your door with a smartphone app and the touch of a finger. Digital Trends takes a close look from the show floor at CEDIA 2013.

LockState cuts the wires, brings home control and monitoring to your Wi-Fi netowork

The problem with most home monitoring and control systems is that they require a bunch of wiring to get them all connected. That can be a deal breaker for folks who love the idea of checking in on the kids or adjusting their thermostat with their smart phone while away from home, but aren’t up for having an installer come in and run a bunch of network cables through their walls. That’s where LockState comes in.

BluFit smart water bottle keeps tabs on your water drinking habits

Definitely useful for anyone that forgets to drink those crucial eight glasses a day, the BluFit smart water bottle helps you remember the importance of drinking water with visual notifications and data tracking.

Does your salad spinner need a turbo engine? Well, this one’s got it

Turbo anything might not sound like something that belongs in the kitchen, but if the idea tickles your fancy, perhaps you'll adore this Turboline salad spinner that promises to boost rotational speed by 50 percent.

Staples Connect bridges all your ‘Internet of Things’ into one managing app

Smart devices are all the rage, but they also come with a million different apps to remotely control them. The new Staples Connect will link all those items into one centralized hub.

Nest’s upcoming project rumored to give smoke detectors a next-gen revamp

Smart thermostat maker Nest is rumored to be revamping another one of our home's boring plastic boxes: The smoke detector. Possible features include wireless alerts and motion gesture recognition to turn the beeping alarms off.

How To Determine Digital Multimeter Accuracy

Electricity is nothing but an electric charge that tends to flow through a good conductor if there is a voltage present. This concept has revolutionized the way people live in this century and there have been several upgrades to the human lifestyle with the rise in electrical equipments. Every house in today's modern world is equipped with electrical lights, heaters and coolers to name just a few.

The Monitor - One of the Most Important Gaming Accessory

It's not unusual for gamers to treat their computer and its related accessories very carefully. That is because they spend a lot of time using these products, thus making it quite logical to find the best models available, even if this takes a substantial amount of time. And this doesn't apply only to the tower, though this forms an important purchase.

Is Black Carbon Fibre UrbanShield Good As a Galaxy S4 Back Case?

In this technological world, it pays to protect your gadgets with accessories so as to preserve them. Other than that, you will have to splurge a pretty penny if your gizmos get damaged just to restore them in most cases. And if you are truly unfortunate, you can just say goodbye to your pricey device for good since no replacement parts are available to revive it.

Apple TV’s new firmware lets you stream straight from the cloud

Apple has released Apple TV 6.0, an update that allows AirPlay streaming from iCloud, access to iTunes Radio, and a handful of other features.

Apple released on Friday an update to Apple TV, which allows AirPlay streaming of music, TV shows, and Movies from iCloud rather than directly from iOS devices. The update also includes access to iTunes Radio, podcast syncing, and enables purchasing of content from the iTunes store through the Apple TV set-top box.

Best universal remotes

The death of the universal remote control as we know it may be on the horizon (though it’s not here yet). Apps like Apple’s Remote and the Android-compatible Gmote are becoming increasingly popular as big-name developers find ways to make use of emerging mobile platforms, much like smaller offerings from Dijit (iOS/Android) and iRule, but they are limited in scope and require additional hardware that can prove costly regardless of the manufacturer. For now, it appears it may still may be best to stick with a good ol’ fashioned remote control for all your A/V needs.

Monster iSport Freedom review

Built to stand up to the elements and your sweaty workout, Monster’s iSport Freedom on-ear wireless headphones are one of the first to offer a premium audio experience paired with cord-free convenience.

Tips on Choosing a Lens Filter

The art of taking photographs is such a tricky one that you need a number of accessories in order to get everything right. No matter whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, one of the best accessories you will ever need to buy is a camera lens filter. They come in different varieties and they generally add a great dimension to the clarity of the images you will take.