Technology is no longer just about convenience; it’s transforming how we manage our lives, especially for our aging population. Smart home technology offers a range of benefits for seniors, promoting independence, enhancing safety, and providing valuable support for caregivers. A 2023 study by the AARP found that 40% of […] Click here to view original […]

The HGTV Smart Home 2024 in Marietta that will be given away this summer. HGTV HGTV, which has been giving away smart homes since 2013, has come to metro Atlanta for the first time with a residence in Marietta. It was HGTV’s first smart home using an existing space. […] Click here to view original

When we think of the footprint of technology in our lives, it’s no wonder consumers gravitate toward technologies labeled “smart.” From our TVs to home air conditioning systems, we clamor for technologies that integrate seamlessly with our daily lives. The ones that can deliver on promises of making life […] Click here to view original

Can an internet-connected smart home make it easier for older adults to live independently and simplify care for them? Until now, adoption of smart home technology among older Americans has been lukewarm at best. Recent leaps, including artificial intelligence , paired with the desire of about 9 in 10 […] Click here to view original

(Image credit: Ring) Owners of Ring doorbells are set to receive a $5.6 million refund from the Federal Trade Commission after Amazon employees hacked user accounts and devices to access private video feeds. The settlement, which is the result of a complaint lodged in May 2023 claiming that Ring’s […] Click here to view original

Manufacturers will now have to follow tougher rules to sell smart devices in the UK after, what some consider, a long overdue law came into effect at the end of April. In 2021, an investigation conducted by Which? consumer group discovered that a UK home filled with smart devices […] Click here to view original