Life at Home Gets Better and Better With Every CES. I’ve never been in a position to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, apparently they’re very particular about attendees having substantial involvement with the electronics racket, but I’ve always thought it would be fascinating to see what’s in store for the housing industry. Remodels are one… Read More
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Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing?
Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing? I’m not at all sure that voice control of household appliances is a good thing. What happens when your systems are voice controlled and you say something unintentionally? I can just picture myself standing in front of the refrigerator with my little Tervis glass… Read More
Video: 5 Must Haves for a Smarter Home
It’s amazing how much the price of Smart Home technology has dropped. Even security cameras are ridiculously affordable, and virtually everything can be controlled from your smartphone. Nice! Smart Home Home Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions. Home Sellers Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes, The Feds Can Read Your Email (and more)
I read Bob Rankin a lot, subscribe to his newsletter and scour his site for advice. Bob Rankin is a techie of the highest order, and when he speaks I listens !! I recently read this article written by Mr. Rankin and was totally creeped out. Did you know that the government can legally read… Read More
I suppose if they want to pay my taxes, I don’t mind
The Techlicious site confirms our worst tech-related fears… identities stolen via the IRS, where all our personal and economic information is stored and where we “safely submit our tax returns on-line”, has reached a critical level. I can only say… well, I have nothing to say. ————————————– by Fox Van Allen for Techlicious An Internal… Read More
“Think like Monica Lewinsky” Is that something you’d say to your kids? Maybe
I readily admit that back in 1998 I was right there with the masses when they asked “What was she thinking???” In this TED Talk video, Monica Lewinsky tells us what she’s thinking now, and believe it or not we should all be thinking the same thing. ~Bill
New better-than-radar technology will boost aircraft tracking — Tech News and Analysis
Well, I suppose this was inevitable, but can you say “Too Little Too Late?” Seriously, how long has the capability to continually track aircraft existed? And to anyone who might argue against it, is there EVER a reason we shouldn’t know where every commercial airliner is at any given moment? ~Bill New better-than-radar technology… Read More
Returning to its roots, BlackBerry will bring keyboard phones back to business — Tech News and Analysis
I like my Galaxy but I miss my Blackberry. ~Bill With sales of older BlackBerry 7 phones higher than new touchscreen models, BlackBerry is planning to re-tool its product line with keyboard handsets aimed at government and corporate clients. With consumers buying touchscreen iPhone and Android phones by the millions, what can BlackBerry do?… Read More