There's a new Roomba on the block. It might be leading to some confusion. It's not exactly "new" in terms of technology, but it does offer some compelling reasons to by. This is mainly due to the lower price point than fellow 800 series robots. While the Roomba 980 (my review here) shook up the game with new tech and - most importantly - WiFi app control, the Roomba 860 is … [Read more...] about My Review of the Roomba 860 – What’s Different?
Our Hubsan X4 Review – It’s Cheap, But Does it Work?
Hubsan is one of the best-known brands in consumer drone technology among hobbyists and the extremely small X4 product line is no exception. Previous X4 quadcopters such as the H107C were quite popular due to their small size and camera. Unfortunately, the camera on the previous model could only be used to record video and view the feed after landing. Hubsan has addressed … [Read more...] about Our Hubsan X4 Review – It’s Cheap, But Does it Work?
The Philips Hue vs LIFX Smart LEDs Compared
The first LIFX light smart bulb hit the market in 2012. The newly introduced smart hue bulb was the first multi-colored WiFi-capable LED light that could be controlled through a smart device. Each LIFX light is designed to last over 20 years. The company's flexible lights are ideal for home or office use. Another strong contender in the smart bulb market is the Philips … [Read more...] about The Philips Hue vs LIFX Smart LEDs Compared
Robomow RS630 vs Husqvarna Automower 220 AC
I’ve been active in the robotic lawn mower space for quite sometime now and I’ve reviewed my fair share of great robotic lawn mowers and not so great robotic lawn mowers. It gets a little more interesting when I stack up two heavy-weight robotic lawn mowing producers, who between them have over 37 years experience creating robotic lawnmowers, and two of their most popular … [Read more...] about Robomow RS630 vs Husqvarna Automower 220 AC
Our Parrot Bebop Drone Review – Worth the Money?
When Parrot introduced the Bebop, the idea was to create a compact quadcopter with high-end features usually only found on larger drones with similarly large price tags. In other words, the Bebop was designed as an entry-level flying camera with features that are definitely not entry-level compared to other drones in the same price range. To keep costs (and weight) … [Read more...] about Our Parrot Bebop Drone Review – Worth the Money?
Scout Smart Alarm System Review: Is it Worth Buying?
Scout is a component based alarm system that you can use to protect your home, It works and interacts with SmartThings, Nest, Amazon Echo and Hue to fit in with your existing smart home gear and to make your home as secure as possible. Rejected originally by Kickstarter, Scout was forced to crowd-source funds from alternate means. Scout provides a smart way to monitor … [Read more...] about Scout Smart Alarm System Review: Is it Worth Buying?
The Amazon Echo vs Sonos Smart Home Audio System
Amazon wants to manage your digital world through its Echo speaker and Alexa, a virtual assistant who can help control your smart home and technology. Sonos is happy to stream high quality music around your home via its successful and proprietary system. Those two competing goals somehow seem to have crafted two products that compete on price, so let’s see which way you … [Read more...] about The Amazon Echo vs Sonos Smart Home Audio System
The Next Household Robot – Robotic Pets?
In a world where we are only just completely embracing robotic vacuums and lawnmowers into everyday homes, introducing robotic pets into our homes might sound a little bit surreal but recent reports suggest that you might be playing fetch with a robotic companion sooner than you think. Robotic Pet took news headlines in May of 2015, after well renowned researcher Dr … [Read more...] about The Next Household Robot – Robotic Pets?
RoboMow RS612 Review – Another Automated Lawn Option
RoboMow announced their latest robotic lawn mower in mid-2014 and it’s definitely been well received across the robotics market. There’s a growing phenomenon growing around robotics, it’s folks who have enjoyed the free time afforded to them from their robotic vacuums and want to enjoy the same freedom of having their lawns mowed for them too. Robotics companies are … [Read more...] about RoboMow RS612 Review – Another Automated Lawn Option
Comparing the Danalock vs August Smart Lock
Smart locks are an increasing sight around smart homes as people are now prepared to but the locks on their doors in the hands of technology and move on from the humble Yale key. These devices fit on the inside of your door and sense your approach, via your smartphone, unlocking automatically. While they are no solution if you live in a high crime area and need multiple … [Read more...] about Comparing the Danalock vs August Smart Lock