A “shower thought,” as defined by the widely read subreddit that popularized the term, is the sort of semi-philosophical breakthrough that comes to your brain during your most quotidian moments. Your morning shower might be,…

A “shower thought,” as defined by the widely read subreddit that popularized the term, is the sort of semi-philosophical breakthrough that comes to your brain during your most quotidian moments. Your morning shower might be,…
As much as I love just about anything home automation and anything with the word “smart” in it, I have never been completely sold on smart TVs. All it really does is save you some…
Over the past few years, 4K televisions have become more affordable, but Vizio’s newest line has changed that. We all know and love Vizio. They make high quality TVs at very competitive prices. I have…
The Amazon Echo family just added two new members, the Echo Dot and the Echo Tap. You can read my thoughts on the Dot here. I’ve referred to the Dot as the original Echo’s younger…
This week Yonomi announced the availability of Yonomi version 1.2 for iOS and Android. This is the largest update to the renowned Yonomi connected home automation app since it was originally launched in November 2014…
While most people are talking about the (super awesome) 4K technology for the newest batch of televisions, I’m focused on the smart technology and what it could mean for home automation. Some people use smart…
Where do we draw the line when it comes to how personal we want our smart home technology to get? Amazon announced last week that it has partnered with Capital One to add a new…
James Temple for Re/code SECURITY For years, we’ve been hearing about how the Internet of Things would supposedly help the world live smarter and happier by enhancing everyday objects with Internet connectivity. The results have…
Are people really ready for smart appliances to invade their homes? According to a new survey, though many have heard of the technology, only a small portion have invested in these connected home appliances. Every…
The sharing of photos has become a huge part of the Web, driving sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to new heights. Which is great for those of us who can see,…