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D-Link Announces Their Omna 180 Cam HD

D-Link, one of the leaders in home security and monitoring systems announced a product that anyone who loves Apple’s HomeKit platform, or just smart home tech in general definitely need to check out. The Omna 180 Cam HD, which is THE Apple HomeKit enabled camera I’ve been hoping for. The Omna 180 Cam HD just looks immaculate. With an elegant design, the Omna is the first in D-Link’s Omna family, and it does so in big fashion. With a comprehensive 180-degree field of view, you can easily monitor your surroundings without having to place the camera in a corner in…





Compatible with Amazon’s Alexa, Bixi 2.0 Adds More Functions

If you haven’t had enough of Amazon’s Echo, or hearing about products that might feature Alexa, that’s good because there’s you need to check out Bixi 2.0, the world’s first digital home assistant powered by gestures and commands. Seems like CES 2017 is full of smart home tech and digital home essentials. The Bixi 2.0, is a gestured fueled device made by Bluemint Labs that now will receive Alexa integration. Popular at last year’s CES, the Bixi 2.0 adds more dimensions to its already interesting gadget, as now you get an E Ink display that will not only show you…


August Home Has Two Announcements for Home Owners & Apartment Dwellers Who Want Smarter Locks

August Home is known for their awesome smart lock that is already in many homes. So it’s no surprise they follow up such a successful smart home accessory by expanding with two MAJOR announcements here at CES 2017. The leading provider of smart locks and smart home products, August Home Inc. made two HUGE announcements, one being their August Smart Lock Mortise Kit. The first smart lock solution in North America to do this, the Mortise Kit by August Home will convert mortise style locks, which will not only combine the functionality of a physical bolt and door in the…


Netgear’s Arlo Baby Camera Gets You a View of Your Baby Even from the Crib

NETGEAR took to CES 2017 in Las Vegas with one goal in mind: to re-imagine how connectivity can change the world, and they did so in surprising fashion with announced in smart security, smart homes, storage, gaming and even cable networking. The highlight of NETGEAR’S announcements had to be the Arlo Baby. A Full HD monitoring camera, the Arlo baby Camera is a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree for its unique and innovative product design. Pre-loaded with smart baby monitoring features, NETGEAR added a nursery-friendly design to make the Arlo baby look more presentable. With smart analytics, the Arlo Baby…


Sleep Number 360 Is a Smart Bed for Smarter Sleep

Sleep Number just introduced the new Sleep Number 360 smart bed. Judie spent some time with the Sleep Number 360 curing CES 2017. What did she think? “I laid on it, and it felt like magic; it made me hate my current mattress.” That’s no small deal considering Judie and Kevin’s current mattress was ridiculously expensive! Here’s why it’s special.



So What Exactly Didn’t Samsung Announce at CES 2017?

Ushering in a new year in Vegas here at the Consumer Electronics Show for Samsung, spirits were high going into their live announcements that were live blogged, live-tweeted and even now are being described as a Christmas come early for techies. At every twist and turn, Samsung wowed, and with such a big event, there’s so much to cover. Let’s start.  


XYZprinting Introduces a Wide Range of 3D Printing Solutions at CES 2017

XYZprinting has announced an abundance of low-cost and adaptable 3D printers at their booth at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.  Starting at $229.95, XYZprinting’s new offerings include the da Vinci Nano, da Vinci Junior 2.0 Mix, the Nobel 1.0A, and the Nobel Superfine.  These new 3D printers run the gamut from beginner-friendly to professional-grade will be available starting January, 2017.



ConnectSense Continues to Make Your Home Smarter with Their Latest Products

ConnectSense came out blazing with new products in Las Vegas for CES 2017 and after we recently reviewed their Smart Outlet, the connected home brand announces three products that are worth checking out. A leader in smart home products, ConnectSense unveiled a new Bluetooth extender in addition to new Bluetooth sensors that are fully compatible with Apple’s HomeKit.



Catspad Smart Pet Feeder Upgrades Your Cat’s Pad

For many cat owners, one of the hardest things to deal with leaving them for the day is knowing that their four-legged friend is comfortable without their owner around. But this new smart pet feeder is here to make sure that your kitty is cared for even in your absence.



Apollo Cloud: Manage Your Own Cloud Safely and Affordably

Do you like the idea of storing your documents and photos in the cloud, but you’re turned off by the ideas of monthly fees or mass hacks? Maybe you should check out the new Apollo Cloud. “Apollo Cloud is the first storage device to offer optimized hardware encryption and SMB support for Apple’s latest MacOS Sierra.”