Turn Dumb Remote-Controlled Devices into Smart Voice Controlled Ones, with Bond

Our verdict of the Bond Smart Wi-Fi Ceiling Fan Remote Hub:A smart device with so much potential to unify traditional remote-controlled devices, but seriously let down arbitrary limitations and poor software. 710 Your house is probably full of remote controls for all manner of random electrical goods. Ceiling fans, blinds, those cheap plug sockets you
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5 Smart Ways to Read Long Articles Quickly Instead of Hoarding Them

Longform stories allow you to dive deeper into topics. But they’re also, well, long. Due to time restraints, most of us end up skipping lengthy articles or save them for later only to procrastinate again. But what if you could minimize the amount of time it takes you to read a long article? Here are
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Is Your House Killing You? Airthings Wave Plus Smart Air Quality Monitor Review!

Our verdict of the Airthings Wave Plus:Specifically useful for radon measurements, but with a host of other sensors too. Perfect for collecting data over the long term to see trends, or if remedial actions have had any effect. The device is limited in “smart” capabilities by the reliance on Bluetooth though. 810 Radon is apparently
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The Best Smart Watch Phone for Apple and Android Users

Smartwatches offer a convenient companion to your smartphone. But what if you want to use your smartwatch throughout the day without carrying your phone? Then you need a smart watch phone. While many smartwatches require a connection to your phone, you’ll find some standalone smartwatches that can operate independently thanks to cellular support. A watch
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The 5 Best Raspberry Pi Smart TV Projects We’ve Seen

Need a smart TV but don’t have the budget? While there’s a good chance that you already own hardware that can make your TV “smart”, one low-budget piece of kit can make all the difference. Yes, it’s the Raspberry Pi, the versatile minicomputer than can do everything from teaching programming skills to making your TV
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The NOVI Smart Luggage Is Trackable, Self-Weighing, and Super Affordable

When it comes to the internet of things, most of the devices we see are in the home. But one place where we don’t see as many connected devices is in the world of travel. There are connected suitcases, but they tend to cost more than a cross-world flight. The folks behind NOVI are setting
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