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7 Smart Home Devices that Will Save You Money

Smart home devices usually don’t come cheap, but they can help you realize significant cost savings. Here are smart home devices that can save you money.

By Elsie Biage / January 24, 2020

The Best Smart Glasses in 2020

While the world waits for Apple and other tech giants to go all-in on smart glasses, here are some of the best smart glasses available in 2020.

By Elsie Biage / January 18, 2020

Best Smart Tech from CES 2020

Smart home tech was everywhere in the latest CES 2020. Let’s take a look at some of the best smart home tech introduced at CES 2020.

By David Beren / January 17, 2020

5 Top Alternatives to Ring Video Doorbells

Amazon Ring is not the only doorbell available. If you are ready to join the video doorbell movement, here are some of the best Ring doorbell alternatives.

By David Beren / January 3, 2020

Best Smart Home Devices You Can Use with Alexa in 2020

Amazon Alexa is a leading technology in the smart home space. Here are some of our favorite smart home devices that you can easily connect to Alexa.

By Robert Zak / December 30, 2019

Keep Your Smart Home Safe with These Tips

If you have plenty of smart home devices, securing your home is paramount. Here are a few extra steps to set up your smart home and stay protected.

By David Beren / December 26, 2019

What Does It Mean to Change the Password on IoT Devices?

Many smart devices don’t come with a password, yet security advice calls for you to change the password on IoT devices. What does this really mean?

By Simon Batt / December 20, 2019

Guide to Buying Smart Speakers for Kids

Are smart speakers okay devices for kids? Are there some that are better than others? Use this guide to buying smart speakers for kids to get your answers.

By Laura Tucker / December 3, 2019

What You Need to Know About IoT in 2020

The Internet of Things is a reality today, as many have dubbed it the third wave of the Internet. Here is what we predict for IoT in 2020.

By Sayak Boral / November 15, 2019

Manufacturers Can Make Smart Gadgets Dumb After Purchase

Manufacturers may stop supporting smart gadgets, making you now the proud owner of a dumb gadget instead of a smart gadget, as with Insignia Connect gadgets.

By Laura Tucker / November 13, 2019

5 Ways to Prevent Your IoT Devices from Becoming a Botnet

Your IoT devices can be roped into being part of a DDoS attack. Find out the steps you can take to prevent your IoT devices from becoming a botnet.

By Stephen Cooper / October 10, 2019

Intro to Google Nest and How to Set It Up

Google Nest is a line of home automation products. The range includes security cameras, smoke alarms, thermostats, smart locks, and video doorbells.

By Stephen Cooper / September 27, 2019

3 of the Best Smart Air Conditioners in 2020

When you’re suffering through a hot summer’s day, here are 3 of the best smart air conditioners that you can control and activate via your voice.

By Simon Batt / August 20, 2019

Bose Home Speaker 500 vs. Amazon Echo: A Comparison

The Bose Smart Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa’s smarts with high audio quality. We compared the Bose Speaker and Amazon Echo to see which is the best.

By Kris Wouk / August 15, 2019