Author: Alistair Charlton
Half of US adults think smart home devices record their conversations
Almost half of smart home device owners believe their private conversations are being recorded so they can be sent targeted advertisements. This is the result of …
These 6 companies are making the self-driving truck a reality
It is easy to be distracted by the autonomous car industry as shiny, self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, GM, and others navigate without (much) human guidance. …
Amazon Echo 2 vs. Echo Plus: What’s the difference?
The Echo Plus is now the flagship of Amazon’s smart speaker range. The new device boasts a shiny silver finish, a larger design than the Echo …
How to upgrade your car stereo to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: 5 of our favorites
CarPlay is Apple’s answer to the car infotainment system. Run by your iPhone, CarPlay replaces the navigation, media, phone, and messaging controls of your car with …
The Amazon Echo starter kit: 6 Alexa devices to kickstart your smart home
The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers are fun, useful and entertaining devices in their own right. They play music, answer questions, read the news, …
Best smart security camera options for renters
Home security cameras have been around for a long time, but the recent boom in the smart home market means they are simpler and smarter than …
Best road-trip gadgets: Don’t leave home without this car-friendly tech
With summer here, it’s time to start planning your next road trip. And, whether it’s to see family in the next state, explore somewhere new with …
7 of the best Android AR apps to download today
Augmented reality, as tech giants like Apple boss Tim Cook keeps saying, is the next big thing in consumer technology. Just as virtual reality (VR) feels …
7 of the best augmented reality apps for iPhone you should download right now
Augmented reality (AR) apps for smartphones can be as useful as they are fun. The technology allows developers to blur the lines between fiction and reality …
The best smart devices to give your kitchen a high-tech makeover
Gone are the days that the height of kitchen technology meant a shiny new microwave and an ice dispenser. In 2018, the smart kitchen is a …