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Eric Murrell

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).

Reviews

REVIEW: Kwikset Kevo 2.0

November 5, 2016 5 Eric Murrell

Tap to enter. It’s been almost two years since we originally reviewed the innovative Kevo bluetooth smart lock, so the folks at Kwikset asked us to check out their latest model (which hit the market earlier this fall). Does the…

Lawncare

REVIEW: EGO Power+ 56v 16″ Chainsaw

October 30, 2016 2 Eric Murrell

A cut above. Chainsaws are terrifying (to me, at least) by nature; they’re loud, intimidating, and so good at their job that they’ve become a staple of horror movies for the last 4 decades. Part of this reputation comes from…

Gadgets

REVIEW: Withings Aura Alarm Clock and Sleep Monitor

October 25, 2016 5 Eric Murrell

A unique way to rise and shine. Smart phones seem to have killed off the alarm clock, and I think that’s kind of a shame. It may be more convenient to set a quick alarm with Siri and fumble for…

Gadgets

REVIEW UPDATE: XY Find It 3

October 2, 2016 6 Eric Murrell

A better beacon. Last summer, the folks at XY Findables gave me the opportunity to check out the XY Find It, which I found to be a really great bluetooth tag to help you find your keys (and even keep…

First Look

Philips Hue with Richer Colors – A Comparison

September 22, 2016 34 Eric Murrell

Making a great product excellent When we reviewed Philips’ Hue 2.0 system this summer, we were blown away by its versatility and unbelievable support for almost every platform, but slightly disappointed by the limited color range of its bulbs. Competing…

Smart Phones

Is the iPhone Still the Best Phone?

September 15, 2016 9 Eric Murrell

“The iPhone 7 seems kind of boring… Should I switch to Android?” As the token neighborhood geek to most of my friends and family, that’s a question I’ve heard a lot over the past few weeks. The iPhone 7 looks…

Gadgets

REVIEW: M3D Micro 3D Printer

September 11, 2016 12 Eric Murrell

A tantalizing taste of the future, today. 3D printing is one of those near-future technologies that you’ve probably read about in the news, but have never actually considered bringing into your own home. Heck, our family is far geekier than…

Home Goods

REVIEW: Brooklinen Bed Sheets

September 5, 2016 5 Eric Murrell

Thread where it counts. Even though our blog leans toward smart home and technology gadgets, one of the best upgrades we’ve made to our home was making the switch to an awesome Tuft and Needle mattress last year. It’s funny,…

Audio/Video

REVIEW: Nucleus Video Intercom with Alexa

August 29, 2016 5 Eric Murrell

A more connected family. As far as smart gadgets go, few product unveilings have made me as excited as when I read about the Nucleus intercom for the first time earlier this month. A video intercom with communication features for…

Lighting

REVIEW: Luminaid Packlite and Spectra

August 22, 2016 1 Eric Murrell

Sun. Light. Disclaimer: The folks at Luminaid kindly provided a Packlite 16 and Spectra for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. Fall is just around the corner, and that means camping season is almost upon…