Jun 12Sleep better and smarter with Alexa sleep sounds and alarmsWell, sleep is something that no one would want to sacrifice. Instead, we strive to find new ways to make our sleep even more efficient and peaceful. Imagine someone who would tirelessly heal and comfort you while you try to sleep after a hectic day. And that someone is ‘ALEXA’ …Conversational AI3 min readConversational AI3 min read
Jan 17, 2022Control4 ChimeFor your front door, Control4 has a new option. The Control4 Chime was released last year and has been affixed to the front of my house for several months. In comparison to existing Control4 doorbells and intercoms, the Chime has a better sensor, a larger field of view, and a…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Jan 17, 2022WiFi Photo Frame MeuralThe Netgear Meural Canvas II was more than a digital photo frame with its innovative matt-finish frame: it was a canvas for displaying high-end works of art (supplied by subscription) in a realistic fashion. However, because of the high prices and membership requirements, it was not for everyone. The Netgear…Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Jan 17, 2022Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen)The Echo Show 5 is the cheapest Echo with a screen, and it’s designed to be the perfect bedroom partner with Alexa built-in. And, while this smart display can do a lot more, that’s where it really shines. The 2nd-gen Show 5 has been refreshed for 2021, and it still…Amazon8 min readAmazon8 min read
Jan 17, 2022Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)The new $130 Echo Show 8 takes the top rank as the greatest Alexa smart display, with the Echo Show 10 being more novelty than necessity (that revolving screen doesn’t support the $250 price tag). The second iteration of Amazon’s mid-sized smart speaker with a display, which was released this…Amazon9 min readAmazon9 min read
Jan 17, 2022Review of the Aeotec Smart Home HubSamsung’s SmartThings was the subject of a widespread rumor that it was about to be closed down entirely. It turns out that this was just partially right. Samsung decided to keep making software but no longer make hardware under its own brand, so production of the Hub was moved to…Smart Home7 min readSmart Home7 min read
Jan 17, 2022Google Assistant and YouTube to be incorporated into Volvo carsIt has been announced that Google is about to join hands with the Volvo car group to integrate its Google Assistant features along with Apps like YouTube into Volvo cars. As technology is taking over the world in every aspect, it is not surprising that now you will soon be…Google3 min readGoogle3 min read
Jan 17, 2022Senior Living Voice Assistant Startup Speak2 Family Acquires Rival SoundmindSeniors developer Speak2 Family has announced that it will buy Soundmind and its similar voice attendant. The rate at which this acquisition will take place hasn’t been disclosed to the media. Speak2 Family’s Alexa app is specifically designed to fulfill the needs of older people residing without their families or…Artificial Intelligence3 min readArtificial Intelligence3 min read
Jan 17, 2022Checkers Starts Drive-Thru Voice Assistant Roll-Out at 267 RestaurantsCheckers and Rally’s have started to install a voice assistant in their drive-thru restaurants to assist their customers digitally. The voice assistant is designed by hospitality tech developer Presto. …Artificial Intelligence4 min readArtificial Intelligence4 min read
Jan 17, 2022High tech and high touch: The Role of technology and empathy in advancing health equityMainehealth, the largest integrated health system in Maine is faced with a unique challenge. How does one ensure that the health care system is serving everyone equally without neglecting anyone? The answer to this burning question is actually pretty simple: technology. …Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read