Samsung F457 Front-Loading Washer

We're not saying you should buy a clothing-related appliance based on its tech credentials, but in the case of the Samsung F457 Front-Loading Washer ($TBA), it doesn't hurt. Packing Wi-Fi and the ability to be monitored and controlled via an app, the F457 also features a lot of high technology related to actually washing clothes, including industry-leading capacity, seven specialty cycles to handle even the most delicate loads, PowerFoam technology for deep stain fighting, steam cycles for wrinkle reduction, vibration reduction technology for quiet operation, an 8-inch LCD touch screen control panel, and SpeedSpray which delivers shots of water with dissolved detergent for cleansing, followed by a rinsing shot for shorter cycle times. The matching DV457 dryer completes the set.

Samsung Touchscreen Appified Refrigerators

As if you didn't have enough apps to deal with on your phone. These new Samsung Touchscreen Appified Refrigerators ($2,700-$3,500) bring the "app for that" craziness to the venerable ice box, with eight-inch touchscreens that let you check the weather, leave notes for other family members, browse recipes, jam out to Pandora, check your Twitter feed, and view photos, right from the kitchen. Oh, and we hear it does pretty well at keeping your food cold, too.

AGA Total Control Cooker

Need an oven that will be ready at a moment's notice and still look great next to your grand piano and guitar? Then you need an AGA Total Control Cooker ($TBA). This electric cooker is controlled by a touch screen panel hidden behind one of the four front doors, and lets you operate the boiling plate, simmering plate, roasting oven, baking oven, and simmering oven independently, saving you money and energy, all while keeping its old world cred.

Northstar Brew Master Refrigerator

What's better than having a brand-new, retro-style refrigerator? Having one with a beer tap built in. The Northstar Brew Master Refrigerator ($3,000-$5,300) comes in three styles — 1950, 1951, and 1952 — and arrives fresh from the factory with a through-the-door draught system pre-installed, including the tap dispenser, coupler, connections, CO2 cylinder, and drip tray. As a bonus, you can choose to have it set up for your preferred keg style, letting you decide how much usable refrigerator is left over.

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Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Vacuum

Emphasis on the "slim." It might resemble an empty Christmas paper tube attached to a handheld garden sprinkler, but the Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Vacuum ($300) is anything but a hacked-together design. Powered by a Dyson digital motor and weighing under 10 pounds, the DC35 features Radix Cyclone technology, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a motorized floor tool with carbon fiber brushes, it's ready to tackle even the dirtiest of floors without breaking your back. The one Dyson sent us has been sucking up everything from cat hair to drywall nails, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Mint Robo Hard Floor Cleaner

If you're sick of back-breaking broom and mop work, but still to need to get your floor clean before the parental units arrive for the holidays, get your hands on a Mint Robo Hard Floor Cleaner ($200). This minuscule, rectangular robotic helper can either mop or sweep your hardwood, tile, or laminate floors using microfiber cloths, and is small enough to fit underneath many pieces of furniture. It employs advanced NorthStar Navigation to learn the layout of the room, ensuring that it doesn't miss a single spot. We've been using one around the house for the last month, and it's saved us at least 3-4 hours of work — which is more time you can devote to important stuff like spending time with your family, fixing that leaky sink, or adjusting your fantasy football lineup.

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Zoku

Make all the bacon-apple popsicles you want with the Zoku Quick Pop Maker ($50). The nonstick cast-aluminum molds use an internal space-age solution that gives you ready-to-eat popsicles in about 7 minutes with no electricity required. The Zoku comes with six reusable plastic sticks and six drip guards.

Nespresso CitiZ

Grown tired of the lines at your local Starbucks, or simply tired of paying for it? Check out the Nespresso CitiZ ($350). For the cost of around 100 coffee shop mochas you can pick up this single serve, one-touch espresso machine. It features a 19 bar pressure pump, automatic volume control and cappuccino preparation, an integrated milk frothing device, folding cup support, and more.

Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum

Clean your car, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas with the Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum ($48). This 5.5 amp mini-vac features two motors — one for suction, one for the revolving brush — an onboard extending hose with crevice tool, a 20-foot cord which wraps for storage, and a Riser Visor cover that stays down for normal cleaning but flips up for vertical surfaces like stair fronts. It's the perfect complement to your full-size vacuum.

Waring Super Mixer II

Make those Oreo Blizzards at home with the Waring Super Mixer II ($630). This counter-mounted, commercial grade mixer makes thick and tasty ice cream concoctions, and features stainless steel construction, a heavy-duty 1.2 HP motor with variable speed control, and a splash guard that moves up and down with the cup. Don't forget your Scoop ($5-$7), Malt Mixing Cup ($7), Candy Toppings ($65/ 10 lb box).

Bugatti Vela Blender

No kitchen is complete without a blender to crush ice, make smoothies and shakes, and prepare mixed drinks. While most blenders look like relics from a bygone era, the Bugatti Vela Blender ($250) is so stylish you'll want to show it off. But these race-car looks bely some serious power — Bugatti makes race cars, after all. The blender features a 1.5-liter conical glass jar, 18/10 sharpened steel blades, concise controls, and a non-drop spout. Who knew crushing ice could look so good?

Hoover Platinum Collection Stick Vacuum

The Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum ($180) is a bagless vacuum that features Hoover's WindTunnel technology. Its motorized power brush will pick up the deep-down dirt other vacuums miss, removing any trace of last night's party. At just over 7 pounts, the Linx is lightweight, maneuverable, quiet, and perfect for use on both carpets and floors. Even better, the machine runs on an 18-volt Lithium Ion battery, so there're no cords to tangle.