Photos: Gadgets rule in digital household

#photoPic { width: 550px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) New design techniques and construction materials allow home owners to build or expand the layout of their homes without major changes to the framework. It takes about three months to build a house. #photoPic { width: 400px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) High-speed Internet access is becoming an essential feature of the modern home. These are the networking guts of NowHouse, which allow devices throughout to connect to the Web. #photoPic { width: 550px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) An LCD TV and a digital video recorder bring living room entertainment to the bedroom. #photoPic { width: 450px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) This networking panel is the brains of the house, controlling the temperature, security and lighting, among other things. #photoPic { width: 550px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) This home office may seem like it's all business, but don't let it fool you. The multimedia features of the 20-inch LCD monitor make this desk a comfy perch for game players, too. #photoPic { width: 550px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) A 43-inch plasma screen TV, DVD recorder, DVR and high-end stereo receiver make up the entertainment setup in the living room. #photoPic { width: 450px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | Next photo The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) Discreetly placed Web cameras around the house make sure you'll be able to keep an eye on things at home without having to be there. #photoPic { width: 450px; } Photos: Gadgets rule in digital home Previous photo | The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital gadgets to make up the modern home. (CNET Networks, the publisher of News.com, is one of the sponsors of the project.) This is the power meter for solar panels located on the roof.

Photos: Gadgets rule in digital household

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