This little teardrop-shaped device doesn't just have curious looks, it also has a curious name. It's called Ween, and it's a thermostat controller. The temperature is displayed on the screen (in Celsius—it's from France!), and you can twist the silver tip to adjust the temperature, then tap to confirm the change. But here's the smart part: it pairs with the phones of everyone in the house, and it can adjust the temperature automatically based on who's home. It'll even shut the system down when you leave, and turn it back on when it sees you're heading back to your abode. The teardrop half of the Ween communicates with a traditional wall-mounted actuator unit that works with just about any central HVAC system. The product will show up in European markets this spring, then roll out to the rest of the world. The Nest thermostat has already made significant inroads here in the States, but maybe the Ween, with its more whimsical look and interface, can find a place in some homes too. In Dean and Gene's pod, at least.