Category: Smart Home

[ad_1] Since the 1s and 0s of the first email exchange made their way across the Web, people have envisioned a paperless future where documents live on computers and every ‘In’ tray is a virtual one. With today’s super-thin tablets, cloud storage networks and mobile apps, going paperless is more viable than it’s ever been…

[ad_1] Imagine a smartphone that remains “cloaked” until its owner whispers a pass phrase. It’s an incredible concept, but could it be that the ultimate smartphone security feature is invisibility? If you think that sounds crazy, how about rendering an entire car or a space ship invisible? Even crazier, it’s rapidly becoming science fact rather…

[ad_1] We’re well on our way to a world where everything – from your refrigerator to your car – is connected via the internet. And while some of these connected devices like smart lights and smart speakers already enjoy mainstream status, others have yet to break out of their niche.  So which of our household objects…

[ad_1] Ever since Apple launched its own smart platform HomeKit in 2014, and updated it with the release of iOS 10 in 2016, it’s had to compete with the Alexa and Google Assistants of the world for the loyalty of smart home owners across the world. However, those who rely on iPhones and Macs know…

[ad_1] If there’s one thing missing from Google’s lineup of smart speakers, it’s a smart display device. Amazon has one in the form of the Amazon Echo Show and while Google has partnered with the likes of JBL, Lenovo and LG to create a potential competitor, Google has yet to offer a smart display of…

[ad_1] Google released its smart home assistant, Google Home, two years ago and since then it’s become one of the leading smart devices on the market, alongside Amazon’s Echo range and Apple’s HomePod.  Since the launch of the original Google Home, the tech giant has also released a series of other smart home products that…

[ad_1] Smart speakers with A.I. assistants are constantly listening to the world around them, waiting for commands while soaking in whatever dialogue is within earshot—some of which is actually screened by employees at Google and Amazon.  Unfortunately, that means Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are constantly recording the conversations of users of all ages, including…

[ad_1] Trying to have a private conversation without your Google Home smart speaker listening in? Well, the Google Home app now has a solution for you, in the form of a sensitivity slider that lets you limit the speaker’s ability to hear quiet or far-off voices. The slider offers three settings – Default, Least Responsive,…

[ad_1] The best smart speaker for you depends on a number of different things. But, for the vast majority of us, the competition is between only two brands. Should you buy a speaker from the Amazon Echo range? Or one of the smart Google Home / Nest speakers? You might think that choosing between only…