Category: Lifestyle
14 smart home devices to save you money
As fun as it is to switch lights on with your voice, activate your robotic vacuum cleaner and talk to the postman through a video doorbell, …
How to deal with a terrible college roommate
Your freshman college roommate is often the first and most important relationship you form at school. But it’s a crapshoot. This person might become a lifelong …
Let Google Home help you sleep with these soothing ambient sounds
At GearBrain we have have already talked about how Alexa and other smart home gadgets like Philips Hue lights can be used to wake you up …
8 money moves for when you expect one baby … but find out you’re having two (or three)
Planning for the financial impact of a single baby is challenging. But if you just learned you’re having twins, triplets or more, you may be wondering …
6 ways to pamper your pup for National Dog Day
It’s safe to say life wouldn’t be as wonderful, or active, without your dog. For all the love they give, dogs don’t ask for much in …
The dos & don’ts of buying at a wholesale club
Because I write about smart shopping, you’d think that I’d be adept at shopping in all forms. Not always! As a new member of Costco, it …
6 smart light platforms for transforming your home
Along with smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, a common first step into the smart home world is lighting. These LED bulbs connect …
Millennials in the workplace: What do they love?
Written by: Jeff Revoy
When conducting a job search, millennials often scroll down to see the perks a company offers before reading the general description. They’ll likely search for the company on …
How to keep your job when you’ve totally screwed up
Alejandro got his first job out of college in 2009 as an associate buyer at a grocery store warehouse in Louisiana. He was responsible for ordering …
5 grocery shopping hacks every smart shopper should know
Grocery shopping isn’t fun, like shopping for clothes or gifts. We tend to form habits around our weekly shopping outing – finding the closest store and walking …
17 Things You Didn’t Know About Left-Handed People
Left-handed people, who account for roughly 10 percent of the world’s population, experience distinct challenges, benefits, and quirks of daily life that most right-handed people usually …
Amazon Alexa can now wake up with music. Here’s how
“Alexa, wake me up before you go-go.” Amazon Alexa can add an alarm clock to her list of tricks, able to wake people up with music …
5 summer apps to keep you safe outdoors
Summertime is the perfect time to head outdoors. The extra long days provide ample opportunity to explore the woods, head to the beach or even train …
Adulting isn’t easy — but these 12 things can help
Millennials get a bad rap (full disclosure: I am one). In fact, we get dragged for a lot. We’re apparently ruining the housing market, living at …
What ‘smart dust’ may mean for your home and health
Chips are meant to be thin and small — but rarely can they be sprayed from an aerosol can. Yet that’s exactly the size of new …
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with these adult variations
Root beer floats are delicious treats all by themselves, but with National Root Beer Float Day falling on a Monday this year, we thought that some …
Installing automated smart blinds in your home: 5 options to consider
It’s one thing to have your lights, music, and television switch on with voice commands or the tap of a smartphone app, but to give your …
These 10 companies are racing to make the flying car a reality
Not long ago, the idea of traveling by flying car was pure science fiction. The Jetsons made the concept famous, but turning such a machine into …
The most popular living U.S. Presidents
Written by: Michael Schreiber
These days presidential popularity is frequently in the news. President Trump’s numbers rise and fall (his overall popularity recently dipped below 40%, though his popularity among …
8 ways Google will supercharge your smart home with new Home and Assistant features
Google is about to make your smart home even more intelligent, with a whole range of updates set to hit Assistant, Android phones, and Google Home …
7 best VR education apps
Visit Mars, swim with sea otters, and trek to Mt. Everest’s Base Camp. Parents and teachers eager to weave fun into learning might consider using virtual …
Protect your home with these smart security systems
As fun as smart home technology can be, there is a more serious side: Security systems. These can start off as simple as a single camera …
The must-visit farmers market in each state
As COVID-19 restrictions relax and summer approaches, more and more farmers markets are resuming normal or close-to-normal operations. If you’re ready to break out your canvas …
Having a hard week? Here, have some puppies
Written by: Michael Schreiber
In this, the golden age of digital media, few things have the power of the puppy when it comes to attracting eyeballs. One need only poke …
5 best places to shop for smart devices
If you’ve never bought a smart home device — or if you just don’t know where to look — the search can get pretty frustrating. You …
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 …
8 crucial elements of a world-class presentation
There will be times in your career when you need to nail a presentation. These are the moments of truth, the relatively few opportunities that have …
These are the best beaches in every state
Nothing says “perfect summer day” like relaxing by the water or cruising around on a boat. And as someone who grew up in a landlocked state, …
10 ‘castles’ that are for sale right now
Would you have ever thought that you could live in a castle in the United States? Well, you can. So, if you’re looking for some much-needed inspiration …
