A new study from Barclays Mortgages indicates that new home buyers are willing to pay a premium for Smart Home features. The report indicates that more than a quarter of people surveyed stated that a property that included these tech upgrades would be more appealing. Do buyers want a Smart Home? Many of the features […]
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How much would you pay to never have to waste time looking for your keys, phone, or remote again? The people behind the TrackR Atlas are betting that for most of us, that would be $79. That’s the entry price for a package that will allow for multi-room location services. With one of these… your phone
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Lowe’s and Home Depot are both predicting that home automation will be the next big trend in home DIY. To this point, Lowe’s announced the release of their Iris 2.0 system this week and Lowe’s is hoping that home automation products make their way onto our Christmas lists this year. What’s new? Lowe’s Iris system 2.0
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Now you can take command of your Amazon Echo by triggering Recipes with a specific phrase. Simply say…
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Despite the device’s apparent success, I find many people still have questions about how good the device actually is. As with any well-made new product, a quick Google search will return dozens of glowing product reviews and “first impressions”. What these reviews don’t tell you however, is what’s the experience of owning one, not just
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Ever noticed how you can get slightly grumpy if it’s too hot? Or perhaps too much cold leaves you feeling numb to go beyond the comforts of your bed. It’s a good thing how connected home systems have come so far in developing technologies to improve people’s lifestyle and energy usage. The Smart Thermostat Solution
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Amazon has come a long way from being everyone’s book vendor. With Internet of Things up for the grabs, Amazon is competing against various electronics giants like Apple and Samsung. In a major transition into the Internet of Things, Amazon recently launched the Amazon Echo – your personal assistant. Now Amazon has announced that the
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With iHeartRadio you can choose your favorite music from a wide range of genres that match your taste and mood of the moment through any of your connected devices. iHeartRadio makes you to easily access music from more than 1,500 live radio stations through which you can browse according to your unique taste. With iHeartRadio
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Amazon Echo has recently updated and has added a new feature. This new feature can provide you business information by using Yelp. Yelp is an online city guide that helps people find places to eat, play, shop and drink. It is a guide made up of reviews from real people and their recommendations to the
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You’ve likely heard of the Amazon Echo, a smart device that reacts to voice commands. It’s essentially a 9.5 inch-tall, slender cylinder-shaped speaker that can be set on a table or other flat surface. Alexa is the artificial intelligence or AI that “lives” in the Echo. All you have to do is speak to Alexa
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