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Category Archives: smart home
Samsung SmartThings And Philips Hue Expand Synergies
In an apparent attempt to improve its competitive smart home ecosystem position against Amazon Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit, Samsung’s SmartThings is promoting its partnership with leading smart light platform Philips Hue. Read the rest of the story here at TWICE.com.
Posted in home office, smart home, TWICE
Tagged Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, Philips Hue, Samsung, Signify, SmartThings
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The Midea U-Shaped Window AC Quietly Delivers Superior Cooling
As we sweat through a record-hot summer, room air conditioners are not only desired but a potential lifesaver. Unfortunately, even the quietest window AC unit can fill a room with a loud continuous hum on the level of an airplane … Continue reading
SmartTechCheck Podcast: AirBNB, iPhone legacy, consumer electronics slump, AI detection woes
I join Super SmartTechCheck podcast host Mark Vena, John Quain and Rob Pegoraro to discuss AirBnB efforts to recruit more hosts, AI photo detection woes, the legacy of the original iPhone, and the consumer electronics slump. Tune into the podcast … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, cell/smartphones, home office, Internet/Social Media, smart home, SmartTechCheck Podcast, Tech History, VR/AR
Tagged AI, Airbnb, Android, App Store, Apple, CTA, Facebook, Google, home office, IDC, Instagram, iOS, iPhone, smartphones, Steve Jobs, Twitter
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+: a Worry-Free Mop Vac for Low-Traffic Floors
iRobot launched the robotic vacuum category in 2002 with the first Roomba, and it continues to be the most well-known robot vac brand and among the smartest and most easily programmable. And now, with the Roomba Combo j7+ robot vacuum and … Continue reading
Posted in smart home, Techlicious
Tagged Ecovacs, iRobot, robot mop, robot vac, robot vacuum, Roomba, vac mop
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ADT Starts Selling Google Nest-Integrated DIY Home Security Kit
New expandable ADT Self Setup bundle, controlled by new ADT+ app, goes on sale; available only on ADT.com site with no other retail outlets planned. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.
Samsung Kicks Off 2023 TV Sales With Celeb-Focused Event, Campaign
The company used a star-studded event to officially launch its 2023 TV sales season and introduce its new “More Wow Than Ever” marketing tagline. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.
Posted in smart home, TV/4K/UHD/8K, TWICE
Tagged 4K, 8K, Carl Nassib, Knox Vault, Martha Stewart, Matter, MicroLED, OLED, Pantone, QLED, Rosario Dawson, Samsung, SmartThings, TV
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Buying Guide for Smart Locks: What You Need To Know
Smart locks now play a big role in any smart home’s security system, extending the way we grant, or deny, access to our abode. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before buying one. Read the rest of this guide … Continue reading
Posted in Gear Brain, smart home, smart locks
Tagged August, Bluetooth, Danalock, Eufy, Friday, Halo, Igloohome, Kwikset, Level, Lockly, NFC, Ring, Schlage, smart home, smart lock, smart locks, Ultraloq, WiFi, Yale
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5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Smart Doorbell for Smart Home
Want to know who is ringing your doorbell before you head to the door? Think of smart video doorbells as your home’s caller ID. Read the rest of this report here at GearBrain.com.
Posted in Gear Brain, smart home, smart locks
Tagged Arlo, August, Blink, doorbell cam, Nest, Ring, video doorbell
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My CES 2023 Coverage
Here is some of my CES coverage for both the official CES Show Daily and for Techlicious.com. CES 2023: Nasdaq Chief Friedman Advocates for Tech-Driven 21st Century Economy CES 2023: Samsung Stresses Sustainability, Smarter Home, Security TCL 2023 TVs Will … Continue reading
Posted in CES, ear/headphones, smart home, Techlicious, TV/4K/UHD/8K, TWICE, VR/AR
Tagged 4K, CES, CES 2023, HP, Nasdaq, Nuheara, Samsung, SkyPlug, SkyXPlug, smart watch, TCL
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