Google Maps is borrowing another of Waze’s best features with traffic slowdown reporting
Being able to report incidents on the road, like traffic jams and accidents, has been a staple of Google-owned Waze for years,...
Traeger expands its line of Wi-Fi connected wood-fired grills for the smart home
Traeger Grills has introduced four new smart-home-friendly wood pellet barbecue grills featuring the company’s WiFire technology. WiFire connects the grill to your home’s Wi-Fi...
The Very Best Smart Home Gadgets
The first smart home gadgets from a few years ago weren’t actually very smart, but times have changed, and there’s now plenty of good reasons...
As a Home Renter, I Want a Smart Home Too!
I want a Smart Home as a renter, but how can I have the benefits when I am not allowed to make infrastructure changes...
Original USB plug wasn’t reversible because being cheap was more important
The Universal Serial Bus standard came into being more than 20 years ago, ushering in the USB era, which has been defined...
Smart Tech for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, smart tech might not be the first gift that springs to mind.
Does your mom need much more...
Daily Deals: Up to $40 off Amazon Echo Products, Up to $115 off Ring...
Amazon, Ring, Google
Easter’s still a week away, but retailers are already pushing out some killer holiday deals. If you’re in the market for a...
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