Yamaha RX-S600 Slimline AV Receiver Preview

Sometimes it feels like there is a big disconnect between electronics manufacturers and furniture makers. Frankly, quite a few so-called A/V cabinets do a horrific job of actually accommodating equipment like A/V receivers, both in terms of providing a bit of extra breathing room as well as sufficient depth to comfortably run cabling.

Jolla boasts its Sailfish OS will run Android apps

Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS, one of several new challengers to Android and iOS out this year, will be compatible with Android apps and hardware, opening the software up for both potential owners and manufacturers.

Rumor: Galaxy Gear sequel coming soon with lower price and wider device support

Samsung is rumored to be working on the sequel to its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, and it could be out early next year with cutdown specs, a cheaper price and more device compatibility.

Remember before Samsung announced the Galaxy Gear smartwatch an executive described it as a concept device? The quote was, “We will be introducing a new wearable concept device called Galaxy Gear,” and was supplied by Lee Young-hee in an interview with the Korea Times.

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.