1. With this new Samsung kit, you could turn on the AC from the couch
If you don’t want to get off the couch to control the thermostat, a solution could be around the corner thanks to the . The software development kit will allow programmers to create apps to control home appliances via Smart TVs.
Samsung will unveil the full SDK at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6.
Read more:(Engadget)
2. Or, you could just control your appliances via text
LG is taking smart appliances to the next level with their , which lets you turn appliances on or off from your smartphone using .
The app is compatible with LG’s refrigerators and robotic vacuum cleaners, so if you are leaving town you would just tell the app you’ll be away and it will program everything for you. It also updates you on what’s inside the fridge and gives you cleaning tips.
Read more: (Engadget)
3. You can now play old pre-Nintendo games from your computer
If you’ve only heard of an Atari – but have no idea how great it was – you can now play older games from your browser without any plugins. , pick a game and a “cartridge” and enjoy. They even come with how-to manuals. What consoles are available from your browser?
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4. Fluent Forever trains your ear, helps you learn new languages
Business Insider is calling a one of the best language learning programs on the market. Forever Fluent is a pronunciation trainer and book that helps students – or just those curious about new languages – learn by training the ear to hear the slight differences between words in foreign languages.
Read more: (Business Insider)
5. And speaking of Kickstarter, here’s a smart mailbox
The new has also hitand with a $180 pledge, you could have a smart mailbox. How does it work? You buy the mailbox and the accompanying app will notify you when a package has been picked up or dropped off.
Read more:(Engadget)
