In the era of smart living, home automation devices have become the cornerstone of convenience and efficiency. From controlling lights and curtains to monitoring indoor air quality, these devices offer a seamless integration of technology into our daily lives. In this article, we will explore some top-notch home automation devices that not only elevate your…
Smart home stocks are worthy companies for you to consider. I love investing in these companies because they are mostly undercovered brands in the financial media. While investors push up the valuations of marquee brands, these smart home stocks are quietly improving their fundamentals and business outlook for the future, and many can be bought…
BABBITT — The Pine River-Backus robotics team hauled their tools, computers, robot and hopes to Babbitt on Friday Oct. 27, for a two-day tournament organized by the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference, and brought home a first-place trophy. For almost half of the students on the team, this was their first in-person competition in one of…
We know that protecting your home is a priority for you. Cyber security for your home computer and even your cell phone is as essential as security for your brick-and-mortar (or frame and stucco) home. Entry portals to our home, like doors and windows, are obvious places that need protection. Security portals in the cyber…
How many devices in your home are connected to your Wi-Fi network? Between laptops, streaming devices, new iPhones, security cameras and smart speakers, it’s possible to have a dozen or more devices connected to your network at any time. Now, think about the information on those devices — credit card numbers, bank records, login credentials, live camera feeds…
If you haven’t used SmartThings in a while, you might be surprised by how much the app has evolved. And if you haven’t used the app at all, chances are you have at least heard of it if you’ve ever watched a live Galaxy Unpacked event or visited a physical Galaxy Store. What is Samsung…
Ukrainian automation startup OSK is looking to create Home Assistant-compatible modular DIN-mountable devices with openly accessible schematics — designed to bridge the bap between a full-DIY approach and expensive off-the-shelf alternatives. “Open Smart Kit (OSK) is a set of open source [Espressif] ESP32-based modules ideal for a variety of automation tasks, including home automation. All…
An exterior photo of the larger Citizen model modular home from ZenniHome. Image courtesy ZenniHome With America facing a shortfall of 7.3 million affordable housing units across the nation, there’s a desperate need to use innovation to help fill the gap. ZenniHome is looking to answer that call. Based in Page, Arizona, the startup was…
