By Ted Kritsonis
CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the largest technology trade show in the world, ended on Jan. 8 and Canadian companies were on hand to showcase their latest offerings. Amidst the thousands of vendors from across the world, here are some of the standouts from the Great White North.
by Lee Rickwood
Yes, even Christmas lights themselves – accessed through a connected smartphone and mobile app – can compromise your online safety, security and privacy.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Here are some gadgets and accessories that can bring a smile to friends and family.
By Ted Kritsonis
Indoor air quality is sometimes worse than the pollution typically found outdoors, but it’s not always easy to tell that something toxic is permeating in a room. French manufacturer Netatmo new product in the Healthy Home Coach functions purely to alert consumers on what kind of bliss or squalor they’re breathing in on a daily basis.
by Lee Rickwood
ecobee is nearing a very significant corporate milestone, and it’s counting up to one million as the number of units sold to a growing community of smart tech users.
By Christine Persaud
When it comes to technology, there are plenty of ways you can use it to feel safer, and enjoy greater peace-of-mind that everything will be a-ok at home while you leave for a few days.
By Ted Kritsonis
Securifi isn’t a well-known brand, and the Almond+ isn’t likely to stand out in the router crowd, but this is a device that aims to combine home networking with home automation — a first in this category. It’s a sound premise, except the execution highlights some key shortcomings.
By Gadjo Sevilla
The Sentri app will enable you to access these compatible smart home devices so if you forgot to turn of your lights or want to set your smart thermostat to conserve energy, you can do it even while travelling, provided you have an Internet connection.