2022-04-27 23:45
Robot vacuums come in many varieties of feature complexity, reflecting different budgets and brands. This article will explore the relatively more basic Shark ION Robot in comparis… Read More
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2022-04-27 23:45
iRobot’s Roomba range is the leading brand of robot vacuums, known for its premium quality, high performance, and most advanced technology. They are perfect for cleaning a range o… Read More
2022-04-27 23:45
Two most common names you are most likely to read about or hear when you think of getting locks for your house are Schlage and Kwikset. Both have been working to keep properties secure… Read More
2022-04-27 23:45
Keeping your home secure at all times is of paramount importance. Home security components such as locks and cameras have undergone huge transformations enhancing their capabilities. Adding… Read More
2020-11-10 12:48
CNET has done an article compiling 5 sweet tricks that Google Home can do that you may not know about. The features of these smart home devices are so varied and versatile that many often go… Read More
2020-11-04 10:44
Verified Market Research, who often publish reports on the smart home market, has given new predictions for the value of the smart home market in 2027. The report states that the market will… Read More
2020-11-03 11:22
Bosch Smart Home has been working to add more partners to its network. This includes big names such as the recent addition of the Apple HomeKit. Most recent is Mercedes which is looking to g… Read More
2020-11-02 15:51
If you have Google Home then you have endless possibilities when it comes to audio entertainment. There are ways to get many free audiobooks using Livibrox, a library of books in the public… Read More
2020-10-30 10:27
The release of Borat 2 online has reinvigorated that love that many fans have for Sacha Baron Cohen and his most notorious character. Given that Amazon Prime TV was the release spot for Bora… Read More
2020-10-29 10:26
Smart devices can add layers of new fun to your home when it comes to Halloween celebrations. Using a mixture of Halloween dedicated features as well as general ones, multiple gadgets such a… Read More
2020-10-28 10:20
Amazon is adding a selection of new functions for the control of smart home devices. The upgrade is being rolled out and can be accessed on the devices from a new Smart Home button on the na… Read More
2020-10-21 11:22
A recent survey by Bitkom has found that in Germany more than 40% of consumers use smart home applications. Particularly popular among the German population is automatically brewed coffee an… Read More
2020-06-22 16:16
Amazons Echo has previously been limited in its reminders as they only work in the room or Echo device you set them. What is really useful is if Amazon could allow you to set reminders acros… Read More
2020-06-13 08:35
The risk of security that smart home devices is pretty well known. Their potential to be hacked and criminals to gain entry into homes or data to be stolen is a growing issue that needs to b… Read More
2020-06-12 10:13
Google has been working tirelessly to bring their Assistant voice AI software into as many devices as possible. Included in this category are speakers from the likes of Bose and Sonos Non-Go… Read More
2020-06-11 08:40
Market research Technavio has performed analysis on the smart home market to calculate the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) between the years 2020 to 2024. The range of potential various… Read More
2020-06-10 13:28
A new article on The Guardian has questioned whether smart appliances are worth the money in the long run. This comes after a new report by consumer group Which?, based in the UK, has stated… Read More
2020-06-09 09:50
Smart security cameras have come along way over the last few years. These devices have expanded their capabilities and brought into countless new features that make them so much more than a… Read More
2020-06-08 08:48
Smart home technology has many benefits that come about from its implementation; improve the ease of use of devices, bolster security and save money. The last one is an important selling poi… Read More
2020-06-07 09:25
A start-up in France has created an offline smart assistant based on voice control. ProKNX has produced PRATGLAD, the assistant which can offer many of the same smart home automation control… Read More
2020-06-06 10:08
Amazon has updated a couple of their Echo and Alexa features, including the “Drop-In” and “Reminder” features. The Drop-In feature has been around for quite some time… Read More
2020-06-05 08:35
Essence Group has joined the Zigbee Al in order to build the connection protocol and assist the goal of the industry of bringing smart devices into one network. The Essence Group is an Israe… Read More
2020-06-04 08:59
An interesting and unexpected move by the BBC has been the revealing and launching of a new smart assistant. Beeb has been designed to rival Siri, Alexa and Google and is currently in its be… Read More
2020-06-03 14:17
If you’re looking to get a new doorbell, then Ring is one of the brands that you should consider. Their range of wireless and wired doorbells has grown greatly over the last few years… Read More
2020-06-03 09:39
One of Amazons main tasks of recent years has been to make Alexa as widespread compatible as possible. Now, developers can more easily combine their apps with smart devices using the newly a… Read More
2020-06-02 08:57
Google is bolstering its Nest devices by adding the Advanced Protection Program to them. Whilst users could use this program their Google account or Nest, the option has extended to include… Read More
2020-06-01 08:38
There has been a surprising development on the Google Store. Keen eyes have noticed that the Google Home Hub is “no longer available on both the US store as well as some others. Some c… Read More
2020-05-30 15:30
Rings latest Doorbell 3 and its companion 3 Plus has come several years after the second generation model. After a long wait, you may be wondering what are the upgrades and why is there also… Read More
2020-05-29 17:23
If you have an old Amazon Echo device, you may be interested to know that you can trade it in for either cash and a discount on a new model. Amazon wants to keep its Echos fresh for a better… Read More
2020-05-28 08:45
Smart home company Savant is set to acquire GE Lighting, a division of the large General Electric company. This division has a collection of both smart and nonsmart light bulbs. The C by GE… Read More
2020-05-26 08:41
Forecasts on the growth of the smart home market have always shown how explosive expansion in the 2020s would be inevitable. The global expansion of Coronavirus has certainly halted this exp… Read More
2020-05-25 14:09
The popularity of smart home cameras have surged over the last few years, thanks to their increased affordability and easy to use features. An increasingly popular choice within the market h… Read More
2020-05-25 08:23
Quite a few people will use Alexa to get them up early in the morning, but not many will perhaps know that there are quite a few variations that can be accessed to start your day right. The… Read More
2020-05-24 08:44
Google has announced the release of Action Blocks for Android as part of a series of updates for increasing accessibility features for Android. The Blocks are big buttons for complex actions… Read More
2020-05-23 08:56
For quite some time there have been endless reports of stories that show the ways of how Alexa is taking information from our home and being shared with the parent company Amazon. Do we all… Read More
2020-05-22 08:16
Atmos Home has announced a new smart hub that will work with voice control without the need to send any data to a server. Typical smart hubs with the best known smart assistants, such as the… Read More
2020-05-21 08:29
A brand called Honor, owned by Chinese tech giant Huawei, is making steps into the smart home market. This company has a history of decent products that mimick some of the top brands, such a… Read More
2020-05-20 08:33
Amazon’s Echo Auto is simply when Alexa is installed cars with all of its usual skills, a smart speaker for your car. For a bit of time, Amazon has been working to bring this technolog… Read More
2020-05-19 08:09
Smart home company Hive has gained compatibility with Apple HomeKit. The company which is based in the UK has a few devices under their belt, such as smart lights, cameras, and other smart p… Read More
2020-05-18 08:07
Known for their supreme audio quality, Bang and Olufsen is a leader when it comes to luxury audio devices. The companies latest Beosound AI is a lightweight and modern speaker with the brand… Read More
2020-05-17 09:07
A recent article by GeekWire interview Manoj Sindhwani, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa speech. They discussed how Alexa was part of peoples process for managing the anxiety around Co… Read More
2020-05-16 08:15
A Reddit user has reported and shown by video how his Google Home Hub has displayed random footage from another user Nest Cam. His wife reportedly was sitting in the kitchen and noticed it p… Read More
2020-05-15 08:44
Amazon has said that scammers are targeting Echo devices and Alexa to steal money from individuals. In particular, they are using fake and fraudulent Alexa apps in order to create a trustwor… Read More
2020-05-14 07:58
A new strategic partnership by Blu-Castle and Gamgee will provide smart home technology and other WiFi solutions to users. Each companies portfolio of products will be molded into one servic… Read More
2020-05-13 08:07
Smart device company Wink recently announced that they would be introducing a new subscription plan that is required to use their products. Owned by Will.I.Am, the company has rumored to be… Read More
2020-05-12 07:36
Smart home technology has so much potential and has already proven its ability to help our everyday lives, protect us, and save money. The Coronavirus pandemic has also lead to more of us be… Read More
2020-05-11 08:45
Amazon Alexa has spread it’s away across the globe into many homes. She is pretty much everywhere and the risks that this poses against our privacy is being better understood and consi… Read More
2020-05-10 09:40
Amazons Alexa keeps on getting smarter and smarts. It’s actually getting to the points where the manual book is becoming too big to know everything that Alexa can do. If you have some… Read More
2020-05-09 17:42
Wink has controversially introduced compulsory subscription fees that users must pay or their devices won’t work. Having been around since the early days, Wink has had quite a big role… Read More
2020-05-04 15:22
One in four people has some form of disability. Whether the disability deals with mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, or other, accessibility within the home is crucial to meeting the need… Read More
2020-05-03 10:07
You purchase a Google Home and everything seems to be running smoothly. Until all of a sudden, you find that you’re yelling “Hey Google” and the damn smart assistant just w… Read More
2020-05-02 15:10
We are reaching a point where the inside of people’s homes is becoming littered with smart devices of all kinds. Everything from robot vacuums to smart locks and smart bulbs is all int… Read More
2020-05-01 11:28
A smart home startup called Josh.ai has bravely been and continues to take on Google and Alexa in the smart home assistant race. There is arguably a bit of a hole in the market for those who… Read More
2020-04-30 11:18
Cordless stick vacuums have taken the industry by storm in recent years. Whilst delivering suction power as strong as an upright vacuum, these vacuums are superlightweight and more flexible… Read More
2020-04-29 18:05
A report explores how the smart home security camera market is shaping up, looking at expected growth and trends between 2020 and 2024. The whole world trajectory of markets has been thrown… Read More
2020-04-28 10:25
Cordless stick vacuums have become very popular in recent years. These products have become the go-to choice as they can not only clean floors but easily reach other areas, such as in cars o… Read More
2020-04-27 10:19
Dyson and Shark produce some of the best stick cordless vacuums that you can buy. Dyson has always been the leader and introduced the first cordless stick vacuum which James Dyson has procla… Read More
2020-04-25 10:20
The Dyson V7 is a well-rounded vacuum that is highly maneuverable thanks to its cordless and lightweight design. Despite this, it is still a very powerful model that can perform on a… Read More
2020-04-24 15:34
The Dyson V11 is one of most impressive products from the company and may even be the best cordless stick vacuum available on the market. Combining and ultra-lightweight design, superior suc… Read More
2020-04-24 08:53
Dyson produces some of the world’s best vacuums and the Dyson V10 is no exception to the rule. This cordless stick vacuum is lightweight yet extremely powerful considering its build, m… Read More
2020-04-23 15:19
Choosing the Dyson V8 as your home vacuum is a good move. Dyson has built a reputation for high-performance cordless stick vacuums with the V8 being no exception. For carpets, hard floors, e… Read More
2020-04-22 15:00
Protecting your home with technology requires reliable devices that add an extra layer of defense to your property. Smart security cameras can record footage of intruders, provide deterrence… Read More
2020-04-22 09:52
When your pet sheds a lot of hair it is worthwhile investing in the right vacuum so you can stay on top of it and keep your house clean. If you have decided that a canister vacuum is right f… Read More
2020-04-21 15:53
A new show on the UKs Channel 4 is going to air tonight. “The Truth About Amazon” focuses on the tech giant and looks at many aspects including trust and privacy issues. A couple… Read More
2020-04-19 15:02
Amazon is releasing a few new speaking styles for both Alexa and some other AI voices. This new longform speaking style has been designed to make longer content such as articles, podcasts an… Read More
2020-04-18 18:14
Ecobee is a leading manufacturer of smart thermostats which include the Ecobee3, Ecobee4, and Ecobee 3 lite. The brand has done well to cement its dominance in that market alongside Googles… Read More
2020-04-17 10:40
Ultimate Ears produces some of the most impressive portable Bluetooth speakers. Their Boom, Megaboom and Wonderboom speakers have been a pioneering force for creating the best sound quality… Read More
2020-04-17 10:35
A common error that users come across on the Echo Dot or other Echo hubs for that matter, is the Blue ring of death. Quite often a user will just be using their Echo Dot without any thought… Read More
2020-04-16 11:09
iRobot’s Roomba range is the leading brand of robot vacuums, known for its premium quality, high performance, and most advanced technology. They are perfect for cleaning a range of a s… Read More
2020-04-15 13:37
Vacuuming hard floors requires a product that has strong suction power and a cleaning head that won’t scratch the floor. Cordless vacuums have also become a popular technology in recen… Read More
2020-04-14 13:53
Google has made inroads into the smart home market with all kinds of products. Their Nest Labs division is the main route they have taken to implement these changes. As a result, many of the… Read More
2020-04-13 16:05
Anyone with an Echo device or any other hub with Alexa will know all too well about the greats benefits it provides. From streaming music to making calls, Alexa can pretty much do it all. Yo… Read More
2020-04-12 11:25
The manufacturer of the famous robot vacuum the Roomba, iRobot, has released an online robotic education curriculum that is free. A year ago, iRobot acquired Root Robotics in an attempt to h… Read More
2020-04-11 13:17
A startup in London called Hero Labs has created a new smart home insurance product that rewards users with discounts for tech they already have in their homes. This is a different approach… Read More
2020-04-10 10:22
Three big names in the tech world, Sony, Ericsson, and Telenor are teaming up in an attempt to provide real-time locations and tracking solutions for a variety of sectors including healthcar… Read More
2020-04-09 11:16
If your home is mostly made of hard floors then purchasing a vacuum that is both effective but not damaging to the surfaces is important. In general, hard floors are much easier to clean tha… Read More
2020-04-08 15:17
A grim new story has appeared about a nursing home patient who died from Coronavirus in Michigan. The details show how she pleaded to Alexa 40 times to help her with her symptoms of pain and… Read More
2020-04-07 14:01
Looking for ways to clean up pet hair is a priority for those whos animals shed lots of fur. Choosing the right vacuum, whether it be a robot vacuum or a compact handheld option, is a very i… Read More
2020-04-06 15:32
Whilst many vacuums across the market can be very expensive, your one doesn’t have to be. In fact, quite often users who opt for one of the best budget vacuums are simply amazed by the… Read More
2020-04-06 12:51
Energy Systems Catapult is leading a project to build a major UK research and development center. This will be a place to develop smart home technologies with help from SysMech, a software f… Read More
2020-04-05 11:48
How the Internet-of-Things market is responding to the Coronavirus is an interesting situation as in some ways it is putting pressure on it yet in other ways helping it grow. For example, ex… Read More
2020-04-04 13:39
A concern for many companies who are working from home is the discussion of sensitive data and potential spying by technology. This could include online video conferencing software such as Z… Read More
2020-04-03 12:05
There have been various reports about the state of the smart home market in 2020, with much uncertainty due to the Coronavirus. Some reports have said that the whole market will not grow as… Read More
2020-04-02 15:01
A new article on Forbes has explored what features the future smart home should have and how it should develop if it is to meet human needs. In this, it discusses how we should look at the s… Read More
2020-04-01 12:27
The Dyson V7 and V11 are at each end of the V Series when it comes to price, technology, and features. Most recently released is the V11, which is perhaps the best cordless stick vacuum that… Read More
2020-03-31 12:00
Dyson is a leading manufacturer of all kinds of vacuums, but in particular, they shine in the cordless stick vacuum market. This is unsurprising as they pioneered this technology over 10 yea… Read More
2020-03-30 13:53
Amazon is having a one-day sale on a range of smart home devices, most noticeably the Echo range. As billions of people around the globe are being told to work at home, it seems that now is… Read More
2020-03-29 13:22
Amazon has built-in some new features to help users in the battle against Covid-19. You can ask Alexa a few questions related to the matter, such as “Alexa, what is my risk of getting… Read More
2020-03-28 12:05
Wyze, a smart home company focused on budget devices such as smart bulbs and security cameras has made a move into health and fitness. Within this segment, they are also operating to provide… Read More
2020-03-27 10:42
The Dyson V series is the premium choice of cordless stick vacuums on the market. For lightweight yet ferociously powerful vacuums that can reach those hard to clean surface, look no further… Read More
2020-03-25 14:23
At the lower end of the most iconic cordless stick vacuum series, you have the Dyson V7 and V8. Released first in 2016, the Dyson V8 was a leading product in the market. It did leave a hole… Read More
2020-03-25 10:19
The Dyson V series is one of the most recognizable and highest performing cordless stick vacuum series. Despite having a lightweight and compact build, these vacuums have powerful digital mo… Read More
2020-03-24 10:53
Millions of workers across the globe are being faced with a new reality of life from home, including carrying on with their work. It is highly recommended that workers now turn off their sma… Read More
2020-03-23 10:39
Diseases such an Alzheimers and Dementia have terrible effects on elderly people’s cognition and their ability to communicate effectively. Smart assistants in the form of smart hubs su… Read More
2020-03-22 15:11
With the Coronavirus leading to more string measures on the public to keep us safe, more and more people are being forced to stay indoors. The elderly is one particular group that faces the… Read More
2020-03-21 19:14
A leading law firm based in the UK, Mischon de Reya LLP, has issued advice to its staff to mute or shut off their smart hubs. As their legal work is required to continue on from home, sensit… Read More
2020-03-20 10:57
A new article on CNET has highlighted how popular smart assistants such as Alexa, Google Home, and Siri can add to the fight on Coronavirus. Currently, each of these smart assistants can ans… Read More
2020-03-19 11:56
Across the globe, more and more people are coming under lockdown and various social restrictions and distancing limitations. In the UK, telecommunications company EE has teamed up with Amazo… Read More
2020-03-18 12:05
The Smart Home Expo was set to happen in March at the NEC arena in Birmingham in the UK, but this has been postponed. This is without surprise as most public events are slowing down if not s… Read More
2020-03-17 11:23
As the Coronavirus is spreading across the globe, it is being recommended that people touch as few things as possible in conjunction with washing their hands as much as possible. If you have… Read More
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