Category Archives: smart home

SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple vs. Epic, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance, foldable phones, ransomware

Posted on 11 May 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My May 11, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we opine on the Apple vs. Epic court battle, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance – Matter … Continue reading →

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Review of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus

Posted on 6 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

There’s a reason why Ring is the king of doorbell video cameras, other than the fact that the company essentially invented the category. From easy installation to high-end performance to best-in-class ecosystem accessories and services, Ring’s products reek of experience, … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple’s phantom event, Microsoft Exchange hacks, Zoom tips

Posted on 23 March 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My March 23, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we discussed Apple’s phantom event, Apple HomePod’s temperature sensor, Microsoft Exchange hacks, Zoom tips, Apple’s app … Continue reading →

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CES 2021: Some Of The Coolest Gadgets We Saw

Posted on 21 January 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Mini- and MicroLED big screen TVs. Autonomous driving car tech. Gaming PCs and accessories. Smart appliances and smart home. Robots. 5G. COVID COVID COVID health/wellness-related products. Work-from-home office tech. These are all products and technologies we expected to see represented … Continue reading →

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Should There be a Broadband New Deal?

Posted on 19 November 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

On a make-shift stage before 50,000 people in rural Barnesville, Georgia, the President of the United States stressed the importance of universal connectivity. He insisted that the lack of access to connectivity created “an economic unbalance in the nation as … Continue reading →

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Best Internet Providers in…

Posted on 9 November 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

Here are a series of examinations of the available ISPs in a number of disparate cities across the U.S. from U.S. News & World Report: Best Internet Providers in Ann Arbor, Michigan Best Internet Providers in Atlanta, Georgia Best Internet … Continue reading →

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12 Useful Gifts Under $50

Posted on 5 November 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

A tight budget doesn’t mean you need to fill stockings with a funny coffee mug, socks, or an impersonal $25 Amazon gift card. Here are a dozen cool new gadgets for less than 50 bucks each. Read all about these … Continue reading →

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Review of the Kwikset Halo Smart Lock

Posted on 19 October 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of no-key smart locks. Plus, unlike most smart locks, … Continue reading →

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Huge Changes Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps

Posted on 22 June 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

Today, at WWDC20, Apple unveiled a multitude of improvements coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. The new features will come with the release of iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and MacOS X Big Sur later this year and function across all … Continue reading →

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COVID Prompts Higher Appliance Replacements

Posted on 10 June 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

Wary of in-home repair in the age of COVID, consumers are opting more than ever to replace their quickly-aging appliances. Read this report here at TWICE.com.

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