Options for When You Don’t Want to Invest in a Whole Smart Home
The smart home is a tantalizing idea, but it’s one that can seem like it takes a little too much effort and too much investment for some.
Gadgets
Clever Clean: Finding Devices to Do Your Chores
Since the dawn of computers, people have been working to create home automation systems which can handle tasks ranging from basic actions, like turning on lights, to things which are much more complicated, like cooking entire meals.
Eight Ways Your Smartphone Makes Life Easy
There are still – surprisingly – many people who haven’t yet upgraded their cell phone to a smartphone. The reasons for this vary from wanting some simplicity in an already complicated life, to only really needing a phone that texts…
3 Awesome Gadgets That Are Worth Every Cent
When you think of how the world of technological wizardry has come on leaps and bounds over the past decade, you’d be forgiven for only considering the internet, WiFi, cloud storage, and smartphones.
REVIEW: Withings Aura Alarm Clock and Sleep Monitor
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…
REVIEW UPDATE: XY Find It 3
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…
REVIEW: M3D Micro 3D Printer
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…
FIRST LOOK: Nucleus Smart Intercom
Can you hear me now? As much as I love reviewing smart home gadgets, there’s a sense of “sameness” that has emerged in the marketplace over the past year or so. Maybe it’s just part of living in a more…
REVIEW: SnapPower Charger USB Outlet Cover
No more wall warts. If you’re looking to upgrade your outlets after reading our recent review of SnapPower‘s awesome Guidelight product, you might find yourself considering one of their Charger units for your bedroom, kitchen, or office. Does the Charger…
FIRST LOOK: Flic Wireless Smart Button
A shortcut for your smart life. Smart devices are cool, but sometimes controlling them can be an absolute pain. Although it sounds convenient to control your home with a bunch of apps, it can be kind of maddening in practice.…
