by dbadmin | Feb 27, 2023 | Apple HomePod, Reviews, Smart Home, smart speakers
The original 2018 HomePod was a rare example of an Apple flop — price cuts weren’t enough to save it from being discontinued in March 2021. However, the HomePod Mini, launched in November 2020, was seemingly successful enough that it convinced Apple to give a...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2023 | Fitness, Guides, Health, Smart Home
Anyone with a fitness tracker knows water intake is one of many stats worthy of attention. Every last cell of the body needs water to operate, and yet, most of us are often short on H2O. Smart water bottles aim to help users make proper hydration a healthy habit. But...
by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2023 | Features, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I don’t often quote cliches, but when I do, it’s usually to say “Let there be light.” I’m not saying smart blinds will make you god-like, I’m just saying there’s a reason power over illumination is celebrated. Building a...
by dbadmin | Feb 12, 2023 | Features, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Jetsons had the right idea with a sweet mix of gee-whizz gadgetry and intelligent home automations that just worked. However, real life doesn’t quite work like that. As someone who has sunk years of my life into the smart...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2023 | Features, Smart Home
As convenient as a smart home can be, it takes some work to set one up. To the surprise of some, a smart home also requires maintenance to keep it running smoothly — especially if you want to stay on the cutting edge like us tech journalists. It’s really worth doing...
by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2023 | Features, Reviews, Roborock, robot vacuum, Smart Home
Roborock revealed a minor surprise at CES 2023 in the form of the Dyad Pro, a smart vacuum that isn’t a true robot like its new S8 line. Instead of piloting itself, you control it like a conventional stand-up unit — the difference being that it can switch between...
