INNOVATION!: NEW PRODUCTS IN THE FIELD PART 2

I'm back and ready to show y'all what else I have found concerning innovative new products. Earlier today I talked about interior materials, lighting and furniture (specifically classroom furniture). I have three more broad topics to discuss which include: smart home technology, security systems and kitchen and bath appliances and fixtures.

First on the list is smart home technology. We live in a technology based world, so it is only necessary to bring that technology where you live. So what is a smart house anyway?? Well don't worry, I found the answer. According to mhealthtalk.com "The original Smart Home device has to be the Teasmade, and the textbooks say that a smart home is one that uses home networking technology and your Internet connection to automate and simplify everyday living. It’s the use of networking and broadband connections that takes smart home technology beyond simple home automation, where each device usually stands alone, with its own control system. Smart home tech is a fast-growing field, from cleaning your house to opening the curtains and switching on the lights. There’s also a growing field of utility and power management, for your gas, water and electricity [and for home health care]. Surrounding them all are unified networking and control systems that can control and monitor all of your devices, not just one for each. Your smart home looks clever because you’ve programmed it to do things for you automatically, but it’ll be far from intelligent. As with any computer: Garbage In Equals Garbage Out, and until we invent artificial intelligence to do our thinking for us, your home will only be as smart as the person who programs it."

With smart homes comes smart security systems. In the world we live in today, it is so important to keep our ourselves and family safe from danger. Mhealthtalk.com explains that security systems in homes are a growing trend in the technology of homes. Motion sensors, cameras and alarms are installed in homes all over the country. These devices can be monitored through the Internet by the homeowner and the security company. So, not only can you see what’s going on, but a security company can see what’s happening and alert its own response teams or the police as it sees fit.

LG Smart Refrigerator

Samsung Smart Refrigerator

Kohler Dual Flush Toilet

Last on the list to discuss is kitchen and bath appliances and fixtures. When doing research for this particular item I found some really interesting info! "Samsung and LG have both shown off smart refrigerators, but are they more than just a refrigerators with an LCD touchscreen? Absolutely!! The Samsung Korea lets you order groceries online, check your calendar, leave memos, view photos, check the weather and use Twitter. LG was more practical, allowing you to monitor your grocery stocks by scanning the barcode as they were bought and used up, then suggesting recipes on request – and you could access it via your phone or tablet." (mhealthtalk.com) Now is that a cool appliance or what?? With technology updating by the minute there are endless possibilities for the future of appliances. For bathrooms I found more interesting products that are on the market these days. Kohler has a new dual flush toilet that is helps the average household safe money on water bills. " Dual-flush toilets are a great way to save water and money. Because they offer the option to use only the water you need, dual-flush toilets can save the average family money on their water bill.
And dual-flush technology just got easier to use, thanks to the innovative new dual-tone side-mount trip lever featured on three of our most popular toilets. Two different flushes in one easy-to-use handle lets you save water without sacrificing performance." (kohler.com)This video explains this concept in more detail and it a pretty neat video. check it out!

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Well this about wraps up this weeks topic. I hope that you are more informed on what is out there. Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July everyone!