Reviewing the iRobot Roomba i3+ Robot Vacuum
By Ted Kritsonis
Robot vacuums come in far more varied sizes and prices now, and the iRobot Roomba i3+ is among the least expensive that includes automatic emptying.
Tag: smart home
Start-ups Use Virtual Events to Pitch Tech Solutions for Older Canadians
by Lee Rickwood
AGE-WELL aims not only to get products to market that are practical and useful, but also to ensure that privacy, ethical and regulatory issues are not ignored along the way.
Reviewing the Sonos Arc
By Ted Kritsonis
Sonos not only built a whole new sound bar, it also sought to build on its audio chops by including Dolby Atmos support, along with a new app to usher in a new era.
Tech Gear to Set Up a Backyard Office
By Christine Persaud
For those who are working from home, the nice weather can make it tempting to slack off. When you’re in an office, you are stuck in that office. But in your own home? If you’re like me, you might like to move the home office outside every now and then to get some sun. But what gear do you need to allow this to happen?
Making Your Home Smart: Part 7 – Smart Switches and Plugs
By Christine Persaud
In order to make your home “smart” you can actually continue to use the same devices you always have. But how? That’s where smart switches and plugs come in.
Video Doorbell Systems Ring Alarms for Privacy Advocates, Security Experts
by Lee Rickwood
Smart home security systems are ringing alarms among privacy advocates and security experts.
Using Tech to Help Plan Your March Break Staycation
By Christine Persaud
Chances are that with uncertainty around the coronavirus, many families will be opting for a staycation this upcoming March Break. This means many a parent will be hitting their computers to Google terms like “what to do for March Break,” or “March Break local activities.” There are useful ways you can leverage tech to help figure out what to do while the kids are home from school and you’ve taken some time off work.
Samsung Electronics Declares “Age of Experience” at CES 2020
By Yasmin Ranade
Samsung Electronics announced the “Age of Experience” at the opening keynote at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). As the featured keynote speaker, Samsung Consumer Electronics President and CEO H.S. Kim described how human-centric innovations will create personalized experiences that make life more “convenient, enjoyable, and meaningful.”