Fans of the Amazon Echo Dot know that despite having no built-in speakers, the Dot can be just as functional as, if not more functional than, the standard Echo. In addition to always-on voice assistant technology, the Echo Dot is more portable and less expensive than its bigger brother. To unlock its full potential, you …
This year at CES it was all about being smart and being compatible. The new smart hubs and appliances are more functional and easier to control, making the smart home of the future more efficient and attainable. With all of the automation and the many features of the Samsung Family Hub Fridge or the Kohler …
As CES 2018 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a look at what was unveiled the smart home space. CES is always the best place to get a hint of what’s to come. There’s no better way to get a clear look at the ideas established companies and startups alike are …
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One of the cutest gadgets showcased at CES 2018 was BUDDY, the personal assistant robot from Blue Frog Robotics. A lot of BUDDY’s features will sound familiar and can be found in a range of other smart home products. He offers hands-free assistance by playing music or reciting the steps of a recipe. He uses video …
Smart home technology and automation have slowly moved into every room of the house. At CES 2018, smart sleep technology was on full (and queen-size) display. Nokia Sleep With a more palatable price tag, Nokia Sleep is a wifi-connected mattress pad which slides underneath the mattress. Using Nokia’s Health Mate app, which is now integrated with Alexa, sleep …
With the biggest consumer technology show on earth wrapping up today in Las Vegas, consumers have a lot to look forward to this year around the home. From smart toilets to an advanced AI security camera, here are several home product highlights from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Kohler Konnect Smart Bathroom Range This smart …
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Harman Kardon’s Invoke is the first Cortana-enabled smart speaker. The Invoke will try to compete head-to-head with the Amazon Echo and Google Home, but will the product offer something new and better for users? The Invoke’s design feels high-end, and it features a smooth-turning volume control and touchpad located on top of the device. The speaker …
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The incredible breadth of available smart home appliances reminds us that we are living in the future. These modern conveniences are like something out of science fiction, and help us in our everyday lives. Here are some of the latest innovations in smart home tech. 1. Adjustable Kitchen Counters There are people of many different heights in …
