Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Perhaps you want to turn that leftover food into compost? Alexa has skills for these and other ecological tricks. Plus, there are some fun green habits to teach your children. Alexa […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you thought smartphones were a big deal, you haven’t seen anything yet. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently predicted that augmented reality will be as big for technology as smartphones. What exactly is augmented reality, though, […]
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, […]
You don’t need to break your budget to treat friends and family during the holiday season, even with high-tech gifts. Technology may have a luxe feel, but these 10 items can keep your bank account […]
Children bring out the best of us during the holidays, pushing us to find gifts that delight them and tap into their curiosity. We played with dozens of toys ranging from robots to VR headsets […]
Google and Facebook often do spooky things, without our informed consent. Recently, Google seemed to possibly ruin a holiday surprise for me … but ended up breaking my heart instead. Here’s a story about a […]
There are still several nights of Hanukkah left to celebrate.with loved ones as you light nightly candles on the menorah. Consider adding some of these smartphone apps to help you add some joy, education, art and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great idea to consider thoughtful, helpful gifts for them as […]
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 […]
Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Lenovo Smart Display The Lenovo Smart Display is a […]
Successful YouTube channels take work across a broad spectrum of online platforms to develop. The creators behind big-name channels consistently produce video content for YouTube, but are also prolific on Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Facebook. […]
Even though virtual reality is generating a lot of excitement, Apple has yet to develop its own VR hardware. Fortunately, some headsets are compatible with iPhones, giving those smartphone users a way to experience their […]
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be an arduous process. Gadgets like smart ovens and refrigerators can help, but what about small-scale devices? These seven smart tools can help make cooking for Thanksgiving considerably easier. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Meater It’s […]
There’s an old saying: “Locks are for honest people.” The idea is that a competent crook can break in no matter what you do, but that doesn’t mean you don’t try to make your home […]
Anyone who works out regularly can tell you that health and fitness are more closely integrated with technology than ever before. With the holidays right around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of our six […]
Starting a new life can be tough on young couples and their budgets. That’s why wedding registries are a great way for people to stock up on things they need when building a home together. […]
Sixty-two percent of Alexa skills have no ratings. Many others have just one, including 65 percent of five-star skills. Seventy-eight percent of one-star Alexa skills have one user review. Meanwhile, only one percent of Alexa skills […]
With Christmas right around the corner, the number of drones buzzing through the skies is sure to increase. Between their long flight ranges, HD cameras and self-navigation capabilities, drones can make attractive gifts. However, drones […]
Google has released the Home Hub, a smart speaker with a 7-inch touchscreen display and a new Home View app for controlling your smart home. Similar to the Google Smart Displays sold by third parties like […]
Virtual reality is proving useful for much more than entertainment. A study found that exercisers who wore VR headsets reported up to 13 percent less pain during weightlifting than users who went without headsets. Users were […]
Imagine being immersed in a virtual world of ghouls and goblins realistic enough to make you think you’re in a horror film. Why bother trick-or-treating when the real fun can be had with VR? Forgo […]
Did you know that you can use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to book your next vacation without lifting a finger? GearBrain found ways to use Amazon Echo, Google Home and other smart speakers to set up […]
LG’s new smart sofa can recognize whoever sits on it. The company teamed up with Natuzzi, Italy’s largest furniture manufacturer, to produce a prototype couch of the future. Branded under the high-end LG Signature name, […]
Video games can be much scarier than even the most suspenseful horror movies. Their interactivity means that players must run from monsters and bad guys instead of merely observing that happening in a film or […]
It’s easy to be wowed by drones, but they’re not toys — they are complex, powerful and expensive machines. This is important to remember when one wrong maneuver could send your new drone crashing into a wall or […]
Smart lights are of one the simplest (and least expensive) connected gadgets to install at home. And they can make it easier to get through those long, dark days of winter, letting you wake to […]