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The Yello Sparzähler, a German-made power meter, posts energy consumption data in an online format through a partnership with iGoogle. The company is also developing a Twitter account.![“I Kicked Mommy at 5:19 P.M.”]()
Father-to-be Corey Menscher developed Kickbee, a spandex belt for pregnant mothers that sends Tweets every time the unborn baby kicks. It’s a “small but meaningful way” for fathers to be involved in the pregnancy, Menscher told Foxnews.com.![John is… Updating His Status in the Car.]()
Studies show the dangers of texting while driving. ATX Telematics Group solves that with the “hands-free driving” technology, allowing drivers to dictate email, Facebook statuses, and music shares in the car.![“I’m Thirsty.”]()
There’s no excuse for drooping plants anymore. For $99, the DIY Botanicalls kit alerts botanists to a plant’s condition through Twitter updates, such as “You over-watered me.”![“The Refridgerator's Running.”]()
In May, Whirlpool committed to all appliances being “smart-grid”- ready by 2015. Future appliances will also likely alert consumers about personal energy consumption and connect with online social networks, in hopes of saving energy.![“You May Want to Lock the Doors Next Time.”]()
The U.K.-based BT Group Home Monitoring system is the latest advancement in home security – sending intrusion alerts to homeowners through text message, email, and phone.![“Grandma’s Out for a Walk… at 2 A.M.!”]()
The Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME) has created “smart houses,” texting and emailing family members when relatives with Alzheimer’s are in danger. BIME’s Tim Adlam told Foxnews.com, “A system that can prevent or deal with problems brings peace of mind to the person with dementia and family members.” Click here for more from BIME.“I Kicked Mommy Today!”: Twitter and Texting Spreads to Unborn, Home Appliances
Facebook, Tweets, and Blackberry email are the norm these days, but could these technologies also process messages from home appliances? These products do just that.
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