A new Internet of Things device has surfaced on crowdfunding website Indiegogo, and it's one of the odder gadgets we've seen. Called Smalt, this smart salt dispenser doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, ...

When cooking, nearly every recipe calls for salt. Some need a pinch, others need more precise measurements. Rather than pulling out the measuring spoons, what if the salt shaker did all that instead?

Each dispenser box would have removable cartridges to fill with rock salt. The boxes can have a wire, or wires, attached to connect it to the vehicle’s electrical and computer system. The dispensers ...