In its December issue online science and technology magazine Popular Science released a roundup of "the best of what's new in 2010," including products in the category of home technology.
Popular Science - http://www.popsci.com - has released the results of its "Best of What's New" awards for the past 23 years. This year the award-winning products under the category of "home tech" that are available internationally, either through regional subsidiaries, local stockists or by shipping, are:
The Neato Robotics XV-11 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner - the household cleaning device hoovers at random, negotiating its way around the room using infrared laser range findings which taking around 4,000 readings a second at a distance of 15 feet. http://neatorobotics.com
Lehr Propane-powered Eco Mower - This environmentally friendly alternative to a petrol-powered lawn mower exceeds American organization The Environmental Protection Agency's emissions standard by 60%. http://www.golehr.com
Bosh Axial-Glide 12 Inch Miter Saw - Rather than being guided by rails, the saw blade on the Bosch Axial glide is fixed on jointed mechanical arms, allowing for greater maneuverability when cutting through material. http://www.bosch.com
Eades Appliance Technology Sousvide Supreme - This innovative appliance tenderizes and cooks foods by submerging them in a vacuum-sealed pool of circulating water which allows the flavors of the food to slowly develop over hours or even days. http://sousvidesupreme.com
Other appliances, including products from Kenmore, Generac, Milwaukee and Beaton, were also judged to be "The Best of What's New 2010"; however, these products are not currently available outside of the United States.
Consumer products will also be judged at the International CES Awards held in Las Vegas from January 6-9; companies nominated in the category of "household appliances" include LG, Panasonic and Whirlpool. http://www.cesweb.org
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