Staging a home to sell it is certainly nothing new and sellers are often advised by their real estate agent to carry out some simple upgrades, perhaps repainting a room or two, or renting some nice looking furniture. However these days home staging is changing and according to an article in the Boston Globe, sellers
How Age and Gender Affect Interest in Smart Home Technology
April 7, 2016 by
According to an article in siliconangle.com, the market for smart home appliances is anticipated to reach $38.35 billion by 2020, but a recent report shows a real gap between knowledge of these products and using them every day. The National Smart Home Survey asked participants about their awareness with regards to smart home technology uses
Introducing a Smart Home Hub That Lets You Control Your Data
March 31, 2016 by
Ali Jelveh sees the potential in smart home technology, but he worries that although consumers are attracted to the conveniences and benefits such gadgets offer, they’re not paying nearly enough attention to the security risks of having a connected home.
Increasing Numbers of Smart Home Owners Using Voice Control
March 29, 2016 by
According to a report in the Luxury Daily, people with smart home devices are also highly likely to use voice recognition technology, enhancing the use of mobile applications for controlling these devices. Interest in the use of smart home technology and devices is increasing and 64% of owners who have smart home products will also
Using Smart Technology to Protect Your Home
March 25, 2016 by
Although for many of us the idea of owning a smart home may seem to be a little futuristic, a blog for Allstate Canada has pointed out that smart technology has the ability to make a home safer and to make it easier for a homeowner to look after and that it is worth looking
Smart Phones More Vulnerable to Hacking
June 9, 2014 by
These days it is becoming increasingly common to find smartphones controlling many home functions, including security systems and your TV. Even your thermostat can ‘learn’ your preferences on heating and cooling and can adjust the temperature according to the weather. It’s possible for some homes to be unlocked with a fingerprint, and according to the
Some Common Problems with Your Smartphones
March 20, 2013 by
We all love the fresh smell and smooth feel of a brand new phone. Its scratch-less screen and thin streamline body sits snuggled in your hand whilst you contemplate whether or not to take off the protective screen cover.
The Ascendancy of Smart Homes & the Gold Mine Underneath
February 4, 2013 by
Juniper Research just released a report that projects the so-called “smart home” market to reach $60 billion by 2017. Powered by the trends in smart entertainment, monitoring, health, and smart control, the fast emerging growth segment is one of the brightest spots for investment for the coming years and months.
