SmartThings is a DIY home automation system that connects sensors and smart devices with a wireless hub. In addition to sensors, the system can loop in smart thermostats, smart plugs, door locks, and surveillance cameras. Now there isn’t a constant need for someone to always be there. They can have their own independence without being […]
Don’t let ‘selfies’ define your self-worth
Oxford dictionary recently added the word selfie, and defines it as, “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.” Don’t get me wrong: I like taking an occasional selfie every once in a while. Everyone likes to use their […]
New apps smooth out your nighttime smartphone addiction
My smartphone and I have built up a pretty special bond. I’m an Apple junkie, myself, but I understand why people love their “crackberries” – my iPhone almost feels like a part of me. That being said, a smartphone can also make it impossible to fall asleep sometimes. Gizmodo reports that, “using your computer, smartphone, […]