Bulb flashlight uses built-in battery to keep things bright during power outages

Forgetting to supply batteries for a flashlight is a problem of the past thanks to this Bulb Flashlight from the MoMA store that has a rechargeable battery to give users an extra three hours of light in case of power outages.

Why use one clunky Roomba when you can enlist an army of tiny cleaning drones?

A concept from the Electrolux Design Lab imagines a cleaning system that enlists an army of tiny flying robots to clean all areas of your room at the same time, drawing inspiration from bees collecting honey.

Is medium format the new (old) frontier for camera makers, and why does it matter?

Rumor sites are reporting that both Nikon and Canon are working on medium format products. Medium format allows for high-quality resolution images, but is this expensive niche sector a place Nikon and Canon wants to play in?

Samsung Ativ S Neo review

Its international roaming capabilities, excellent screen and good battery life make the ATIV S Neo a good option for travelers looking for a mid-range phone. But camera performance isn’t great. And you’ll want to find a good case if you’re prone to…

Uji shower head glows furiously red when you take too long in the shower

A team of three Tufts University grads have designed a lighted shower head that changes its color to indicate when you need to hop out of the shower. Water conservation never looked so disco-y.

Motion-controlled ‘Area’ light is the 21st century Clapper

Is this the decade we'll finally say goodbye to buttons? Touchscreen and motion sensor devices are taking over the market, even in this lamp which allows users to determine how much light they want by placing their fingers under areas they need lit.

iRobot Roomba 650 review

Unless you’ve got a really small place with a lot of open floor space, you’re probably not going to get by with a Roomba as your only vacuum. But, it does do an excellent job of keeping high-traffic areas tidier between vacuuming, especially with small children or pets doing their best to keep it busy. And, it’s just so damn chipper about its mundane job, we had a really hard time saying goodbye. We think the new Roomba 600-series makes a good addition to your floor cleaning arsenal, as long as your expectations are reasonable.

Kaleidescape Cinema One Media Server Preview

Kaleidescape just blew our minds. Yes the Kaleidescape Cinema One media server is $4000. Yes, we realize that many people will say, "But I could build an HTPC for less!" But that HTPC wouldn't have Kaleidescape's interface, access to Kaleidescape's Store (which features Blu-ray quality video and audio AND full downloads with special features), and Kaleidescape's features and build quality.

TiVo Roamio DVRs Preview

TiVo has always been expensive and that hasn't changed with the new Roamio boxes. If you are a true cord-cutter, the straight Roamio will be for you. This is the only one that has support for OTA. At $200, it isn't the cheapest solution on the market (and only has a 500 gig drive) but it will also stream your favorite services and, with a $130 peripheral, throw content to your iOS device (and hopefully Android soon).

Canton DM 900 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Preview

  The Canton DM 900 solution includes not only a wireless subwoofer but also Bluetooth connectivity and high-end audio decoding. While we don't know the price yet, we're looking forward to learning more about this soundbar solution. We've been reviewing Canton loudspeakers pretty much since Audioholics came into existence.