Google Made a Call-Screening Robot for Your Pixel Phone
As a sort of branch off of Google’s Duplex, the company announced Call Screen, which is a feature where your Pixel phone can answer the call for you and ask who’s calling.
Amazon Puts Smarthome Control Front and Center In Updated Alexa App
Ahead of the release of Amazon’s latest Echo devices, and perhaps more importantly, to compete with Google Assistant’s easy smarthome controls, Amazon has updated its Alexa mobile app, putting more focus on smarth...
What Are iPhone Shortcuts and How Do I Use Them?
Shortcuts are one of the new features in iOS12. They let you automate specific tasks (or sequences of tasks) on your iPhone or iPad that you can trigger with a single tap or voice command. So, what can you do with them? Let&...
Amazon Puts Smarthome Control Front and Center In Updated Alexa App
Ahead of the release of Amazon’s latest Echo devices, and perhaps more importantly, in an effort to compete with Google Assistant’s easy smarthome controls, Amazon has updated its Alexa mobile app, putting more fo...
How I Got Alexa to Make Me Coffee, and Why That’s Not As Cool As It Seems
Smarthome is all the rage these days, and being able to control stuff with your voice is even cooler, but when it comes to Alexa fetching your coffee for you, it’s not all that exciting.
Use a Smart Plug to Power-Cycle Your Router Without Getting Off the Couch
Every now and then your router will hiccup and need a bit of a jolt to get it working again. We all know the feeling of having to power-cycle our routers, but with a smart plug, you can make the process a piece of cake....
How to Watch the 2018 MLB Playoffs On Any Device
If you want to catch all the action during the 2018 MLB playoffs, there are a handful of ways you can watch the games, either from your TV or on pretty much any other device.
Can You Place Wi-Fi Cams In Front of Windows?
A simple, but great use for a Wi-Fi camera is to set it in front of a window to keep tabs on the outside of your house, but there are some things to be aware of when doing this.
How to Remove Audio When Posting Videos to Instagram
More often than not, you want to keep the audio with the videos you post to social media, but sometimes you don’t. Here’s how to remove the audio from any videos that you post to Instagram....
The Best Sites for Background or Ambient Noise
Whether you need to focus on a project or just relax, background noise can help with either of those things. Here are the best websites and sources for background and ambient noise.
What Is Alexa Guard and What Can You Do With It?
Amazon held an Echo event last week where the company unveiled a huge line of new Echo products. It also unveiled some new software additions, one of which is Alexa Guard—a home security helper of sorts....
Buying New vs. Used Smartphones: What’s the Cheaper Option?
Buying your smartphones used can save you a lot of money over buying new—or can it? We’ve done some math to see what the best route is as far as buying new vs. used smartphones.
Are Your Smarthome Devices Spying on You?
In a world where we’re all paranoid about devices spying on us (and rightfully so), perhaps no other devices receive more scrutiny than smarthome products. But is that scrutiny warranted?
What Are the Most Beneficial Smarthome Devices to Own?
When deciding which smarthome products to install in your house or apartment, there are a lot of things to consider. Your first step should be deciding which products will give you the most value.
What Kind of Smart Lights Should You Buy?
While most smart lights let you control them from your phone, by voice, or through automation, not all smart bulbs are created equal. Here are the different type of smart lights and which ones might be best for you....
What is AppleCare+ and Why Do You Need It?
If you’re prone to accidentally dropping your iPhone frequently and worried about breaking it, AppleCare+ might be the coverage you’re looking for. But what it is precisely, and how is it beneficial to Apple users...
What’s the Difference Between AppleCare and AppleCare+?
When you buy a brand new Apple product, you get a free year of AppleCare with the option of adding on AppleCare+, but it can be confusing figuring out what exactly you get with each service. Here’s how they work....
How to Put Your Smarthome in Vacation Mode
When you go on vacation, there are probably a handful of things you to do to your house to prepare it for a prolonged vacancy. That list should include taking care of your smarthome devices.
Buying Used Smartphones Is Becoming Less Appealing
We’ve always been a huge advocate of buying used tech gear, and for the most part, we still are. After all, you save a ton of money by waiting a year or two and buying an older model used. Buying used smartphones, howev...
No, AppleCare+ Doesn’t Cover a Lost or Stolen iPhone
Losing your iPhone or getting it stolen is pretty common these days, but it’s important to know that while AppleCare+ covers accidental damage, it doesn’t cover a lost or stolen iPhone.
How to Search for Cool Wallpapers Online
The default wallpapers that come with your computer, phone, or tablet aren’t necessarily terrible, but if you want to give your device a unique look, using a custom wallpaper is the best option. Here’s how and whe...
How Much Should You Expect to Spend on Smarthome Devices?
Equipping your home with all sorts of smarthome products can get expensive quickly, depending on what you want. Here’s how much you can expect to spend on devices when you’re just starting out....
What Happens to Your Smarthome If the Internet Goes Down?
An internet connection can be the thing that separates a smarthome device from a dumbhome device. If the internet goes out at your place, what exactly happens to your smarthome devices? Do they turn into bricks, or are they s...
Do You Need Fast Internet Speeds for Your Smarthome Devices?
A lot of smarthome devices require an internet connection for advanced functionalities to work correctly, but does that internet connection need to be super fast? Here’s what you need to know.
Security Cameras Are Useless If They Can’t Identify Anyone
It’s important to consider the location of your security cameras carefully. While you might think you have every area covered, you’ll also want to make sure your cameras are close enough to the potential action to...
