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4 days ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
Pool season is upon us, and if you’re feeling a little unsatisfied about your aquatic amenities, allow us to help. From a speaker that uses the water to amplify sound and a floating chair you can control with a joystick to a projector that can transform your pool floor to a work of art, we’ve found some high-tech gadgets that will bring a new sense of joy to taking a dip this summer.
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2 weeks ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
As the seasons turn, so do our thoughts toward cooking outdoors. Grilling offers a range of flavor and variety that the stovetop and oven, no matter how advanced, can’t replicate. But if barbecuing seems intimidating —or if you just want to brush up on your skills—there’s plenty of newfangled technology that can help. Below are a range of gadgets that will take the arduous guesswork out of outdoor cooking, setting you up to be a grill master and enjoy the best part of barbecuing: the food.
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3 weeks ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
It’s almost time to get into the swing of summer—literally. The hammock is the oft-idealized medium of warm-weather napping—and not without good reason. Not only do hammocks provide a comfortable conveyance for slumber in the sunshine, but that the gentle rocking of the hammock allows nappers to fall asleep quicker and lengthens the stage-two portion of their sleep cycle (light sleep transition to deep sleep).
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1 month ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
Whether you have to compost as part of your city’s waste program or as a means of feeding your own garden but were turned off by the mess, smell and ease of use—we have some great news. The relatively high bar to kitchen composting has been shattered thanks to the hard work of smart-home developers. Below, we have some kitchen-based composting devices that will turn your trash into treasure (for the soil at least).
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1 month ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
Get into a solid sleep-wake cycle with these morning-mimicking devices By John ElliotOriginally Published April 15, 2025 Across millions of years of evolution, from ape to upright, email-answering, independent individual humans have developed an internal clock of alertness and exhaustion, driven primarily by the light in our environment. In the morning, it is time to start the day. At night, it is time to sleep.
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2 months ago | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
If you have the space, a closet can do much more than store slacks and sun dresses. It can be a room of respite, of relaxation; a solitary space to prepare for the day or unwind before bed. So why not untap your closet’s full potential? From lighting and storage to style and user experience, we’ve identified high-tech devices that will transform your walk-in to the decadent dressing room you dream of.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
Seasonal shifts to climate—or the need to run a home heating source for an extended period of time—can lead many to suffer with an irritated nose, throat and skin, brought on by the low humidity of dry indoor air. Fortunately, this troublesome environmental issue can be tackled with a handy humidifier—a device that adds moisture to the indoor climate, alleviating the symptoms for inhabitants.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
We’re days away from America’s premiere sporting event, the Super Bowl, and whether you’re hosting a party of pigskin partisans or just watching the big game with family and friends, it’s the perfect opportunity to splurge on the sports-viewing screen of your dreams. From powerful projectors to a wall of TVs to your very own jumbotron, we’ve found some one-of-a-kind setups that will serve you well on Super Bowl Sunday—and every other day of the year.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
Everyone who exists in our modern era must contend with a common dilemma—the unending work of keeping our many digital devices charged. We’re here to share with you the good news: Gone are the days of your countertops existing as a dissolved mess of contending cables, today’s chargers are wireless wonders with no shortage of style. From multi-device sculptures to lighting-fast futuristic models, these charges have the juice and will keep you juiced.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
mansionglobal.com | John Elliot
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for smart-home enthusiasts. The annual Consumer Electronics Show convention—more commonly known as CES—was held in Las Vegas this week and gave us a look at some helpful, high-tech devices that may be coming to a home near you soon. From an automated pet door to a microwave that will make you an Instagram influencer, here are our favorite gadgets from CES 2025. The smart vacuum has been a high-tech home staple for years—but you’ve never seen one like this.
