7 things your smartphone can save you from buying
My phone is my personal assistant and my boredom companion. I mean, for how much it cost, it better be. Thank to all the apps out there, it’s also a master of all trades. Free […]
19 ways Alexa brings the doctor to you
Want to ask medical questions whenever you think of them? Alexa can oblige. There are lots of Alexa Skills that can provide health tips and other information. Some skills now even record health concerns, provide first […]
Traveling to Europe? Leave this tech at home
It can be hard to decide what to pack and what to leave behind. Being away from the United States is pretty fun — you get to take a break from greasy food and expensive […]
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 […]
Everything you need to know about Google Smart Displays
The battle between Amazon and Google for control of your smart home is about to kick up a notch — Google is preparing to sell Smart Displays. These devices give the Google Assistant a screen and will […]
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 […]
The Google Home starter kit: 6 Google Assistant devices to kickstart your smart home
If you’ve recently bought a Google Home smart speaker — or the Home Mini or Home Max, for that matter — then you probably know how useful and entertaining these devices can be. The Google […]
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 […]
How to make calls and send SMS text messages with your Google Home
This is your complete guide to making phone calls and sending text messages on your Google Home smart speaker, by talking to the Google Assistant. Making calls is easy, so that’s where we’ll start, but […]