by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Anker, Features, Smart Home
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’ve always loved the idea of these smart coolers, but I always thought the prices were a bit too much for a glorified cooler. You can probably imagine my excitement when the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L arrived at my...
by dbadmin | Apr 29, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Last week, Google made a surprise announcement regarding its smart home offerings. Later in October this year, the original Nest Learning Thermostats — Gen 1, Gen 2, and the European version of Gen 2 — will go “dumb.” They...
by dbadmin | Apr 26, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Google Nest Thermostat, Smart Home
If you’re still holding onto an old Nest thermostat, Google recently broke some bad news about its future. The 1st and 2nd gen versions of the Nest Learning Thermostat are officially being laid to rest, with Google ending software updates and killing Nest/Google Home...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Amazon Alexa, Deals, Google Assistant, News, Smart Home
Credit: GE If you have any kind of outdoor lights, Christmas lighting, speakers, or other outdoor electronics, chances are they aren’t really smart. And if you try to add smart home functionality, regular smart plugs aren’t meant for outdoor use, so they will get...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
Google is ending support for Nest Learning Thermostats (gen 1 and gen 2). Owners are being offered a deal to upgrade their device. The company plans to contact impacted users via email. It’s not uncommon for tech companies to cut off support for old products. Google...
by dbadmin | Apr 20, 2025 | Features, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve previously explained why I resist getting smart home hardware, but I did clarify that I think security is the exception. Keeping your home protected is one area where the smart home revolution has been a game-changer,...
