Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. With all the technology finding its way into kitchen appliances — ...

The Simplehuman Sensor can is a rubbish bin that doesn’t even require you to use a foot to open it: it responds to voice commands. There is a small microphone embedded in the bin that responds to ...

There’s something freeing about controlling objects with your voice. When you say, “Open can,” simplehuman’s Sensor Can with voice and motion control opens, then slowly closes a few seconds later.

You talk to everything else in your smart home, why not your garbage can? I control nearly every aspect of my smart home with voice commands: Lighting, security, door locks, my TV… even my garage door ...

We’ve tried to tell you before about the virtues of Simplehuman’s sleek and sturdy garbage bins — and how when they go on sale, the value jumps from “good” to “excellent.” So why pay upwards of $100 ...

There’s something freeing about controlling objects with your voice. When you say, “Open can,” simplehuman’s Sensor Can with voice and motion control opens, then slowly closes a few seconds later.