The Best Smart Home Devices of 2019 (So Far)

The Best Smart Home Devices of 2019 (So Far) As we find ourselves halfway through 2019, both smart home systems and devices are more impressive than ever before. While the first smart homes utilized basic setups consisting of nothing more than a few voice-enabled devices, today’s systems are far more robust. A modern smart home […]

Could Virtual Reality Provide The Next Healthcare Breakthrough?

Could Virtual Reality Provide The Next Healthcare Breakthrough? As the world’s population continues to grow larger and older, finding ways to provide quality healthcare for all is becoming more difficult. Since many people experience health challenges as they age, healthcare professionals are working tirelessly to find better ways to treat aging patients. While most healthcare reporting […]

San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Sets Tone For Government Technology Use

San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Sets Tone For Government Technology Use A few weeks ago, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to ban the use of facial recognition technology by police, city agencies, and other government organizations. This ban, which may feel like a common-sense action in the eyes of privacy-conscious […]

Smart Home Cyber Security

Smart Home Cyber Security According to Avast, Smart Homes can be hacked through password-protected Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) servers, with MQTT being a messaging protocol dedicated to the Internet of Things and allowing systems to be connected. between them. MQTT servers misconfigured — 49,000 of them are publicly visible globally due to poor protocol […]

5G- Enabling New Applications

5G- Enabling New Applications New use cases continue to be identified for 5G, the next generation of mobile network, from connected automobiles to AI, smart manufacturing, and immersive AR and VR technologies. In fact, many believe that immersive technologies won’t reach their full potential until 5G is rolled out. Both VR and AR require more […]

4 Smart Home Ideas to Consider This Spring

4 Smart Home Ideas to Consider This Spring If you’re a fan of home improvement shows, you know boosting your home’s curb appeal helps increase its value and helps it sell faster. Having an attractive home exterior and lawn takes a lot of time and hard work though. Here are a few smart ideas to […]

The Evolution of the Smart Home

The Evolution of the Smart Home Smart homes today are approaching The Jetsons in scope. With interconnected smart home devices, you can ask a smart assistant to turn on the oven to a specific temperature and set the timer. All while you’re upstairs putting away the laundry. You can even look inside your refrigerator when […]

A Media Introduction to Smart Cities

A Media Introduction to Smart Cities Have you heard about smart cities around the globe and wondered what the hoopla is about? To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a list of media you can watch/read in your spare time. Each helps you understand the background of the smart city movement and what […]

Smart Home Accessories You Need for Your Smart Assistant

Smart Home Accessories You Need for Your Smart Assistant Now that you have Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you’re probably wondering what should be next on your list of must-haves. Here are three suggestions to use with your smart assistant to make your life a little easier. Philips Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit It will […]

How Electronic Gadgets are Keeping You Safe

How Electronic Gadgets are Keeping You Safe Wearable tech is one of the fastest growing segments of electronic gadgets today, as made evident at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January 2019. From monitoring your vitals to alerting someone when you need help, wearable gadgets can save lives. Here are a few ways that manufacturers […]