The 5 best gadgets to up your coffee game
For those of us who run on caffeine, a cup of coffee is an essential part of nearly every morning. The process of making coffee, usually done without much thought, can be elevated easily with […]
Digital health devices are coming to your home
Tech tools can give you more control than ever over your sleep, skin care and home remedies. New devices are working their way into the kitchen, the bedroom and onto the playing field to bring you […]
Renovating? Here’s what to consider when planning your budget
When talking to homeowners about the cost of renovation, you quickly learn that everyone has a story, and most of them are punctuated with a headache. McKenna Medley and her husband Michael bought a home […]
Strange things you can be fined for in every state
There are a ton of laws in America — some of them obvious, some of them not so obvious. While in some states you can own your very own flamethrower, in others, you could go […]
9 ways Amazon Alexa can help you in the kitchen
Between playing music, reading the news, sounding morning alarms and playing games, the Amazon Echo smart speaker and its Alexa assistant can be useful all over the house. The kitchen, though, is arguably where Alexa […]
10 simple things every leader needs to stop doing
I’ve spent my entire life turning struggling companies around. After working with dozens of organizations, I’ve begun to see the patterns that led to their challenges. Unfortunately, these patterns are not unique to them. It […]
How to make your air conditioning smart with apps and Alexa
Summer may be winding down, but it’s not over just yet. At GearBrain, our attention is still focused on keeping the smart home cool and comfortable. Air conditioning units have existed for years, and even […]
14 smart home devices to save you money
As fun as it is to switch lights on with your voice, activate your robotic vacuum cleaner and talk to the postman through a video doorbell, smart home technology offers more benefits than just everyday […]
How to deal with a terrible college roommate
Your freshman college roommate is often the first and most important relationship you form at school. But it’s a crapshoot. This person might become a lifelong friend. Or they’ll just become another stranger after that […]
Let Google Home help you sleep with these soothing ambient sounds
At GearBrain we have have already talked about how Alexa and other smart home gadgets like Philips Hue lights can be used to wake you up gradually each morning. Now, Google Assistant on the Google […]