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Home automation may be the wave of the future, but it's also becoming more standard for many people, thanks to popular items like the Philips Hue bulbs and more. As cool as it can seem, all of these new items need to be controlled by something. An Android app is the perfect fit for this, and thankfully there's a new
Back in 2014 when ArcSoft launched the simplicam home monitoring system based around a high-definition webcam, it borrowed face detection technology from digital cameras. With this tool, the monitoring system was able to differentiate between persons and pets, ensuring that only important alerts were sent through to the owner who would otherwise be swamped with notifications when their cat or dog took
This is going to be a challenging post for a large chunk of GNC's audience. Not only is it about football with a round ball, it's about German football too. Anyway....Philips have partnered with one of the biggest club's in Europe, Fußball-Club Bayern München to promote Philips Hue LED lighting system (German / English) With names familiar to soccer fans worldwide, the promotional video shows
In advance of next week's CES, French firm Archos have announced a bundle of good news relating to their Smart Home which I reviewed a few months ago. First, Archos is opening up the Smart Home ecosystem to the market standards for devices operating on the 433 MHz frequency, including compatibility with other major brands in the home automation market like
These days it's either i-this or smart-that with new gadgets measuring and changing our personal environment. From Fitbit to Philips Hue, the internet of things is steadily growing and into this increasingly connected world, French firm Archos have stepped in. Their Smart Home tablet wirelessly connects sensors to a central hub that monitors and initiates actions based on conditions. Archos
Powerline networking experts devolo have announced their intention to enter the smarthome market with a comprehensive array of products including movement and smoke detectors, radiator thermostats and switchable power outlets, taking on the likes of Nest and Belkin. Branded as "Home Control", the products will be debuted at this year's IFA show in Berlin in September. Focused on providing customers with
Home automation, or the "internet of things" is one of the fastest growing fields in technology. It seems everyone is getting into the market, from electronics makers to retail stores -- you can even buy certain product lines at Staples and Lowes now. The latest to jump into the market is D-Link, most famous for its routers and switches. Not