What If Your Drink Could Fly Itself Across the Room to You
Smart home technology has reshaped how we think about convenience, but most of it still assumes you’re the one who has to reach for things….
Juan Carlos is the Editorial Director for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012. As an open source contributor since 2006, he has worked with the Kubuntu and KDE projects as a technical writer and a software developer, helping to make computers more accessible and usable to people. Having honed his skills over the years, he has developed insights into the design trends in tech and UX. He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku.
Smart home technology has reshaped how we think about convenience, but most of it still assumes you’re the one who has to reach for things….
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Most people mop their floors, thinking they’re getting them clean. The uncomfortable truth, though, is that the moment you dunk the mop head back into…
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The smart home speaker market has settled into a familiar aesthetic. Smooth cylinders, matte finishes, and understated designs meant to disappear into a room are…