There is never a shortage of gadgets at CES and while it’s easy to be dazzled by the abundance of new shiny objects, one of my goals for this year’s show was to find smart home connected products that would serve a purpose. Sure, all products market themselves as being useful but what would I…
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How Tech Savvy Families Can Connect Through Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator
I have been shopping for a new refrigerator for quite awhile now and despite looking at many over the past couple years, none have been quite right until I met Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator with Touchscreen at CES. I ogled this beauty at the press conference when it was rolled on to the screen and…
Using Amazon Echo to Play Pranks on Your Sister (w giveaway!) #EchoHolidays
In our house, someone is always listening to our conversations and while it may sound creepy, we love that our Amazon Echo can hear us. Named Alexa, our Echo sits in our kitchen where she sits, listens, and awakens when she hears her name and responds to the commands that follow. She’s full of practical information…
Nest Thermostat Connects Your Home to Save You Money #BBYConnectedHome
If you’re thinking about making your home smarter thanks to connected home products, Nest is a good place to start because of the large ecosystem of smart home products that talk to Nest and the ease of setup. We’ve been considering a Nest thermostat for quite some time and have only heard positive things about…
