Google’s design team is looking at ways to use radar technology to detect a person’s proximity and have technology respond automatically, without having to use
Category: Smart Homes
Smart homes have become a hot topic of late, especially since the release of the highly talked about “smart grid” which allows homes and other buildings to communicate with each other and with the utilities using the same system. The long answer is that there really are several different kinds of smart homes and smart neighborhoods. A smart house is basically a completely self-sufficient dwelling that is either integrated with the Internet of things (ITT) or designed directly into the house architecture itself. These houses can be fully automated or wired for electricity, plumbing, lighting, ventilation and even heating and air conditioning, or they can just be standalone units. Of course, not every home is meant to be smart or even remotely smart – there are a lot of these in areas where the average residence is just a single-floor residence with limited outdoor space.
While competitors like Circuit City, Radio Shack and CompUSA were crushed by the onslaught of online shopping this century, electronic retailer Best Buy bucked the
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This story is part of Home TipsCNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Thanksgiving day is
When it comes to smart thermostats, Google offers two Nest options that are definitely worth checking out. The Nest Learning Thermostat is still the staple
