The Cube Two X is a 377-square foot pre-fabricated tiny smart home from Singaporean company Nestron. And it absolutely looks like something out of a 70s sci-fi movie. Available in one- or two-bedroom configurations, the $98,000 house comes with built-in furniture and amenities including a couch, refrigerator, and a projector in lieu of a television. The kitchen comes with a wall-mounted screen that's supposed to work as an entertainment center or smart home control center, and you can upgrade the bathroom to run as a voice- or touch-powered smart home control center, too. It's not clear what sort of platform or compatibility the smart home accoutrements work with, but manufacturer Nestron is apparently developing their own AI assistant, too, called "Canny."

The house comes with a 50 year construction structure warranty, too. Could be a neat path forward for small, sustainable, affordable housing.

Rhode Island State Representative Carlos E. Tobon has proposed an interesting solution to the state's housing crisis that would, allegedly, also help to address climate change: inventing a new cryptocurrency. H8152, the Green Housing Public-Private Partnership Act, is intended to incentivize the construction of more LEED-certified properties by crediting developers for whatever emissions they manage… READ THE REST

Storyliving is Disney's plan to create an environment suffused with the Disney spirit: planned communities in "dream locales". The name refers to the smooth narrativization of your retirement, though, not Disney classics: Boomers who want to grope Tinkerbell or Jack Sparrow will still have to head out to Florida or California. USA Today reports on… READ THE REST

Billionaire Charles Munger is giving $200 million to the University of California on the condition that it's used to build a huge student dormitory to his personal specifications. It's been likened to a prison and the lack of windows in the tiny, tomblike rooms is a particular point of controversy. But Munger is standing by… READ THE REST

We live in a golden age of being able to watch television and movies. All of the best shows and films are right at your fingertips. But with this technology, we also face a new, modern dilemma: We have too many places to search to find what we're looking for. It can leave you feeling so frustrated!… READ THE REST

Belgian waffles are a blank template for unforgettable weekend breakfasts. From savory creations with avocado, bacon, and goat cheese to the traditional sweet kinds with berries, powdered sugar, and syrup, waffles are unstoppable. However, nothing brings down a waffle-inspired dream morning like the antiquated, dirty waffle iron that cooks unevenly or worse, unexpectedly burns and dries… READ THE REST

Summer is here, which means we're spending less time under blankets and more time under stars. And, while we're no longer chasing the sun quite as fast, sometimes random household chores do need an extra flash of light here and there. This One80 LED Headlamp will help you get the darker things done so you can get back… READ THE REST

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