7 best VR education apps
Visit Mars, swim with sea otters, and trek to Mt. Everest’s Base Camp. Parents and teachers eager to weave fun into learning might consider using virtual reality (VR) apps to deliver educational lessons as play. […]
How smart home devices can save you money on homeowners insurance
Home security measures aren’t limited to traditional burglar alarms or monitored systems. Smart home devices like cameras, doorbells, and smoke detectors, whether installed individually or as part of a connected system, offer similar protection and […]
Half of US adults think smart home devices record their conversations
Almost half of smart home device owners believe their private conversations are being recorded so they can be sent targeted advertisements. This is the result of a survey of just over 1,000 American adults about […]
Amazon Echo 2 vs. Echo Plus: What’s the difference?
The Echo Plus is now the flagship of Amazon’s smart speaker range. The new device boasts a shiny silver finish, a larger design than the Echo 2, enhanced sound quality, and direct compatibility with ZigBee […]
How to upgrade your car stereo to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: 5 of our favorites
CarPlay is Apple’s answer to the car infotainment system. Run by your iPhone, CarPlay replaces the navigation, media, phone, and messaging controls of your car with those of iOS — and even includes Siri. CarPlay […]
The Amazon Echo starter kit: 6 Alexa devices to kickstart your smart home
The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers are fun, useful and entertaining devices in their own right. They play music, answer questions, read the news, play games, tell jokes, set timers and much more […]
5 best places to shop for smart devices
If you’ve never bought a smart home device — or if you just don’t know where to look — the search can get pretty frustrating. You don’t know which stores will give you the best […]
Best smart security camera options for renters
Home security cameras have been around for a long time, but the recent boom in the smart home market means they are simpler and smarter than ever. Being ‘smart’ means they connect to your home’s […]
Best road-trip gadgets: Don’t leave home without this car-friendly tech
With summer here, it’s time to start planning your next road trip. And, whether it’s to see family in the next state, explore somewhere new with friends or embark on that coast-to-coast adventure you always […]
7 of the best Android AR apps to download today
Augmented reality, as tech giants like Apple boss Tim Cook keeps saying, is the next big thing in consumer technology. Just as virtual reality (VR) feels like it is fizzling out, augmented reality (AR) will […]