Amazon’s Echo success took me a little by surprise. It seemed like we went overnight from questioning the idea of a voice assistant in a speaker to almost everyone owning an Echo and companies rushing to add Alexa support for their services and products. Part of what seemed like a quick success is due to the …
On 23rd November, 2003, Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated King Faisal by a goal to nil to win their first league title in ten years and also broke Hearts ,of Oak’s invincible feat of winning the premier league on six consecutive seasons, a record which stands to date. The Porcupine Warriors last won the league in …
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If you’re thinking of replacing your light switches with smart, app-enabled switches you can automate or control remotely, then Lutron belongs right at the top of your list. It’s not particularly close, either. Put simply, these are the best smart switches money can currently buy. We’ve been testing them throughout the CNET Smart Home for …
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Zion Research has published a new report titled “Connected Home Security Device Market by Type (Detection Devices, Sensors, Security Camera, Door Locks, Access Control and Others): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2015-2021.” According to the report, global demand for connected home security device market was valued at around USD 2.50 billion in 2015 …
Homewares are a tried-and-true gift avenue, but candelabras and doormats can be pretty dull. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the coolest home gadgets and gifts to help your friends and family (or yourself) relax and make the most of the holiday season. Amazon Dash Buttons Amazon’s Dash Buttons are very simple: when you’re …
Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistance is growing to be more and more powerful with every single day that passes. Alexa can be used to order a ride via Uber, check the weather, add an event to your calendar, and most recently, access 60,000 recipes and help you make dinner. In the most recent update to the AI, …
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Despite increased awareness of cybercrime and potential ramifications of online attacks, Australians continue to have a cavalier attitude towards online security, according to survey of over 1000 local consumers. This attitude carries over into the workplace and can put businesses at risk. What’s surprising is that those who have suffered a cyberattack in the past …
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Michael Irving Neato Robotics has added voice control to its Botvac Connected line, through Amazon’s Alexa(Credit: Neato Robotics) Last year, the Neato Botvac joined the Internet of Things with the Wi-Fi-enabled Botvac Connected, allowing users to boss it around with a smartphone app. Now the little robo-maid is earning its Connected title all over again, with …
AlarmCom Hldg Inc (ALRM) : Dragoneer Investment Group reduced its stake in AlarmCom Hldg Inc by 11.45% during the most recent quarter end. The investment management company now holds a total of 619,723 shares of AlarmCom Hldg Inc which is valued at $20,060,434 after selling 80,162 shares in AlarmCom Hldg Inc , the firm said …
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New Bedford, Mass. — Fred Dabney couldn’t sleep at night. The owner of Quansett Nurseries in South Dartmouth, Mass., didn’t know how much water was left in the wells he depends on to irrigate the 10 acres he farms. If his wells ran dry, Mr. Dabney would be out of business. “Now, I just hit …
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