Airbnb wants to prototype the home of the future
Airbnb is getting into the design business, focused on building prototypes for what the home of the future could look like, starting in the fall of 2019. As well as how the home looks and […]
How should driverless cars communicate with pedestrians?
With Waymo’s commercial autonomous taxi service kicking off this month, you’d be forgiven for thinking the driverless car conundrum had already been solved; that robo-taxis are here and we’ll just have to get used to […]
15 smartphones to get excited about in 2019
As 2018 draws to a close, the global smartphone market is expected to post an annual fall for the first time. Not since the days before the first iPhone landed in 2007 has the mobile […]
What is 5G and when can I start using it?
Just as 4G followed 3G, 5G is about to land. 5G promises significantly faster speeds not just for smartphones, but also for infrastructure, VR and even autonomous cars. A number of 5G trials have taken […]
6 ways to increase your home’s efficiency & comfort this winter
Just as the smart home can be used to keep you cool in the summer, it can also be relied upon to keep you warm through the cold winter months. From smart thermostats and motorized […]
These smart-home predictions for 2030 are already coming true
A future vision of drones, smart kitchens and augmented reality came true quicker than anyone expected. Back in 2015, the Near Future Laboratory, Mobile Life Center and Boris Design Studio produced their impression of an […]
Here’s how to trade stocks with voice commands
By now, many of us are familiar with how Alexa, Amazon’s friendly voice assistant, can answer questions, provide news and weather information, and help out around the home by switching on lights and adjusting the heating. However, […]
How to tap Apple Music through your Amazon Echo products
Apple Music is coming to Amazon devices for the first time. Announced on November 30, Apple’s move is surprising considering its walled-garden approach to tech. Beginning December 17, though, Amazon Echo Dot owners will be […]
8 great holiday tech gifts for students
As the holiday shopping season begins, it can be difficult to buy for the student in your life. College demands a certain level of tech savvy, which means that many students already have the latest […]
10 gifts that will have your favorite geek totally geeking out
We all have a geek in our life who’s first to buy new tech or fix our smartphone. Their early bird attitude can make buying them gifts difficult, since they’re so often the ones standing […]