Henry Lloyd-Hughes, actor When people meet me in the flesh, they often seem disappointed that I don’t resemble Mark Donovan, the character I played in The Inbetweeners, a bit more closely. “Where is the French…
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HERBI SMART HYDROPONIC GARDEN
Thanks to the 1960s Love Bug movies, the name Herbie will forever be associated with anthropomorphic-machine cuteness — and Michael Kritzer‘s Herbi is no exception. The hydroponic countertop herb pot is sleek, modern and elegant.…
Not Sold on a Smart TV? Try the Google Chromecast
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…
Are TVs the new Smart Home Hub?
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…
Is Smart Home Tech Invading Privacy?
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…
Why Is Smart Home Technology So Complicated?
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…
What you missed in the Smart World: Southern men more interested in smart home tech
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…
Facebook Helps Blind People See, Google Bricks Smart Home Devices… [Tech News Digest]
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,…
Bosch Looking to Smart Devices to Get Ahead in the Cloud
Robert Bosch GmbH is taking on US technology rivals by launching its own “cloud” computing network to connect up anything from cars to dishwashers via the Internet. Traditional German industrial companies like Bosch are looking…
Gujarat Police Gets ‘Smart’ With New Devices, M-Governance
Police force in Gujarat is set to get “smart” with its personnel getting handheld devices and using mobile governance to reach out to citizens in distress with special focus on women. These technology-based measures are…