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Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

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Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

They’re harnessing it to help directors prepare, debate, and decide. by Stanislav Shekshnia and Valery Yakubovich In 2014 Hong Kong–based Deep Knowledge Ventures formally appointed an algorithm to its ...

Alena is a professional writer, editor and manager with a lifelong passion for helping others live well. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a functional medicine certified health ...

After testing hundreds of smart home devices, I rounded up the best options to get started with your smart home without breaking the bank.