Kuri Is A Robotic Home Assistant That's Much Cuter Than Alexa

Kuri Is A Robotic Home Assista is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Coolest New Tech In 2018

Last year saw an explosion of popularity for smart speakers that function as stay-at-home personal assistants. While it seems like very major tech company is pushing the capabilities of these devices even further, only one company is developing a smart assistant that is as adorable as it is useful. This is Kuri, a tiny robot that has all the function of Amazon's Alexa while having the added benefit of being fully mobile. Kuri rolls around on wheels and can adapt to the floor plan of your house. Her eyes function as cameras that can take both still photos and videos, and a built in speaker means your tunes can travel with you around the apartment.

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This Reverse Microwave Can Quick-Freeze Food And Drinks

Microwaves were a revolution in convenience for people looking to heat up their food in a hurry, but what about when you need something frozen quickly? There hasn't really been an answer to that question until now. In comes Frigondas , the most amazing home kitchen technology to be released in decades. It can cool and freeze food and drinks in mere minutes, and it even doubles as a traditional microwave. While there is no set release date, it is believed that the device will be available in the US in the near future .

Nintendo Labo Lets Kids Create Their Own 3D Creations Using Video Game Software

Meant to be used alongside Nintendo Switch system, Nintendo Labo comes equipped with modular sheets of cardboard. Kids are able to fold the cardboard into a variety of shapes, such as a piano or handlebars for a motorbike. Called "Toy-Cons," these constructions can be used with your game system to play interactive video games. For example, with the keyboard, you can play a piano on your screen. With the handle bars, you can navigate your own digital bike.

The RED Smartphone Provides A Holographic Screen, Allowing You To View Videos From Multiple Angles

In 2017, the cinema camera making company RED announced it was working a smartphone with a "holographic screen." Consumers were unsure what this meant until September 2017. Essentially, the phone would provide a 3D viewing experience on screen, projecting things like buildings and landscapes in an interactive map. A user could essentially take a virtual tour via the phone screen, looking around, above, behind, or in-between various objects. The RED smart phone is currently available for pre-order, for the fairly hefty price tag of $1,195. No official release date has been announced, but the company says users can expect to see the product sometime in early 2018.

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