Nest home
Nest is working on some sweet additions to their smart home line-up including a less expensive version of its
smart home thermostat
and also products focused on security including a
smart home security system
, indoor security camera and smart doorbell, according to
Bloomberg
. The company is also working on sensors that would let you adjust the temperature in set rooms—rather than the whole house, along with a new version of its smart learning thermostat that would be priced at under $200. Some of the products may be available as early as this year. As we've reported, consumers are more likely to
buy smart home
products that
work together
, and are in the same ecosystem.
Flying car
Airbus unveiled its flying car prototype at the big Geneva Motor Show this week. The design is hardly ready for street wear. But the company says within five to ten years (whew) we are going to see the Pop.Up tolling down the highway, and then jet into the air like a drone. Oh, and yes, it's full electric. (Via
AP
)
Sphero giveaway
Sphero
is holding a spring giveaway for fans to get their hands on some of its more popular toys. Included? Ollie, Darkside and the rollie-pollie SPRK+. You can sign up through myriad ways, all of them listed
here
.
Budget VR
Okay, so you're finally getting interested in virtual reality but are worried you don't have the funds to bankroll a dive, right? Excellent. Because we have a number of ways for you to get your hands on some free—or certainly low cost—
headsets
along with very budget friendly apps. See? We've got you covered.
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