Smart Home Technology

• Electronics all over your home could be spying on you. Here’s how to stop it

  In a world where even the most private of devices offer internet-connected features, how do you protect your privacy in your own home?

  Tech

  Mar 26, 2017
  
• Another problem with the Internet of Things: smart home devices don’t work when networks go down

  Smart home technology is pretty cool, until you're left sitting in the dark because a network outage is preventing you to turn on your wireless light bulb.

  Tech

  Mar 1, 2017
  
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• Ultimate ‘smart’ home holiday gift guide 2016

  Wondering what gadgets the techie on your list wants this holiday season? We have you covered with our ultimate 'smart' home gift guide.

  Tech

  Nov 27, 2016
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• Expecting a new gadget from Santa? Take these steps to properly secure it

  What you might not realize is that new gadget can pose a security risk – not only to your personal data, but to the infrastructure of the internet as a whole.

  Tech

  Nov 26, 2016
• Can smart thermostats really help save money on your energy bill?

  Smart thermostats are responsible for controlling your home’s heating and air conditioning. But do they really help save money on your energy bill?

  Tech

  May 1, 2016
• Turns out making TVs smart may not have been the world’s brightest idea

  Turns out that smart TVs can be, well, pretty dumb.

  Tech

  Jan 7, 2016
• CES 2016: The best in home and auto technology

  From a fridge that tells you what you need to buy at the store, to self-driving cars for consumers. Here are some of the highlights from CES 2016.

  Tech

  Jan 6, 2016
• CES 2016: The ‘Internet of Things’ takes over

  To see where the Internet of Things might be taking us, there's no better place than the annual gadget extravaganza formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show - and now simply as CES.

  Tech

  Jan 4, 2016
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• Nest unveils new security camera, product upgrades

  Google's Nest Labs is releasing new versions of its surveillance-video camera and talking smoke detector as part of its attempt to turn homes into "smart" homes.

  Consumer

  Jun 18, 2015
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• Samsung wants to sell digital brains for connected devices

  Samsung wants to sell the digital brains that will go into billions of "smart" home appliances, industrial sensors and other Internet-connected gadgets - even if the gadgets aren't made by Samsung.

  Tech

  May 13, 2015