by Ben Oaks | Jul 25, 2017 | Google Tech, Home Tech
Personal assistants and Smart Homes are all the rage. Google entered the fray in November of 2016 with the Google Home assistant. Is the Google Home worth Purchasing? Continue reading to find out what we thought of ours. When you open the box, you will see that the...
by Andy Quayle | Oct 1, 2016 | Home Tech
Embed from Getty Images As technology continues to advance, many are beginning to apply more efficient protocols and maintenance systems in the field of climate change and energy management. New systems are being put to the test, allowing everybody, from business...
by Andy Quayle | Jul 28, 2016 | Generally Cool Stuff, Home Tech, Mobile Tech
FINALLY! Nest released an update to their iOS App today that adds Apple Watch control for the Nest Learning Thermostat. A long-awaited capability that was quietly with just a little sideline in the release notes. The WatchOS App lets you view your thermostat (or...
by Andy Quayle | May 10, 2016 | Generally Cool Stuff, Home Tech
From playing your favorite tunes to booking a flight and ordering a pizza, a new generation of “digital assistant” technologies stand by their promise that a connected life is a happier, healthier, more effective one. “Smart” software like Apple’s Siri,...
by Andy Quayle | Dec 22, 2015 | Generally Cool Stuff, Home Tech
This time of year can be increasingly lonely for elderly friends and family, especially those who are located great distances away from the people they care about most. As a result, it’s important to reach out in whatever ways you can, whether that involves sending a...
by Andy Quayle | Nov 19, 2015 | Generally Cool Stuff, Home Tech
The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time of year when spirits are high and people are at their busiest. There are several ways home automation can help make this season more fun and easier than it has ever been before. Read on for some techniques to upgrade...
