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…
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Amazon Just Introduced Us to Two New Members of the Echo Family
Amazon is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s in the Internet of Things with its newest releases: the Echo Dot and the Echo Tap. Released together, though not dependent of each other, these…
Alexa-to-Go: Meet the Echo Tap
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…
Yonomi Brings Simplicity and Intuition to the Connected Home
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…
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…
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…
Kostow’s vision for The Charter Oak in St. Helena: Telling the story of the Napa Valley through partnerships
Chef Christopher Kostow is best known for his Michelin three-star-rated The Restaurant at Meadowood. But soon he’ll be opening a new restaurant, The Charter Oak, a less formal dining establishment in what was the old…
High Stakes for BJP and Congress in the Fragrant Tea Gardens of Upper Assam
File photo of tea gardens in Assam. Credit: Akarsk Simha flickr cc There is a common saying among Assamese that you know you are in upper Assam by merely smelling the air. With roughly 800…
Make a versatile ‘blanket ladder’ from materials at the hardware store
A blanket ladder can be styled in many ways — not just with blankets. (Amy King/The Washington Post) Shoes are one option. (Amy King/The Washington Post) If your home is tight on space, you’ve probably…
Microsoft wants to make the stylus cool again with Windows Ink
No company has tried to make the stylus the Next Big Thing as much as Microsoft, and it’s pushing harder than ever with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update. And though it’ll be a little while…