TechSpective’s Smart Home section covers the intersection of consumer technology, home automation, IoT connectivity, and the security implications that come with putting networked devices in personal spaces. It’s the site’s most accessible category — written for technology-literate readers who want practical guidance alongside informed analysis. Coverage spans product reviews, practical how-to guidance, and security-aware analysis.
If you are a movie buff, chances are you want the ultimate movie experience. Unfortunately, regular TV screens don’t give a theater-like experience. They work well for the average user, but as a movie buff, you want the same experience […]
The Ultimate Guide for Picking a Projector for Your Home Theater Read More »
In the age of information and with Google at our fingertips, many of us opt out of taking our pets to the vet at the first sign of an illness. When all the knowledge and wisdom of the world is
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use the Internet to Diagnose Your Pet Read More »
I love coffee. I drink coffee morning, noon, and night. I am constantly buying and trying new coffee makers and grinders and gourmet roasted beans to experiment and find the right combination of best coffee technology and best tasting cup
Review: Smarter Coffee 2.0 Read More »
When it comes to buying home accessories these days, more people are choosing to purchase smart, internet-connected products which can be controlled from cellphones and tablets. This is a rapidly growing field, and new smart-home products are being developed by
Top Tips for Creating a Streamlined Smart Home Read More »
It has been only 10 years since the iPhone launched but it is fascinating to go back a decade and watch how Steve Jobs launched the then new iPhone and compare that to how Tim Cook launched the now new
Apple WWDC 2007 vs. 2017: Where’d the Magic Go? Read More »
Memorial Day is behind us and the school year is coming to a close. That means it’s Summer—and Summer means it’s time for outdoor cooking on the grill. One unfortunate consequence of grilling, however, is that you also have to
Review: Grillbot Robot Grill Cleaner Read More »
Panasonic’s booth at CES was a wonder to behold this year. It had a variety of things that imagined a future defined by robots, displays, projectors, drones and cameras that provided a glimpse into our near-term future. Part of what
Panasonic at CES: Imagining the Future of Consumer Technology Read More »
A couple of years back Qualcomm began an effort to become as powerful in IoT (Internet of Things) devices as it is in smartphone. I recently got an update from Qualcomm, and man—it has made progress. Now Qualcomm just has
Qualcomm’s IoT Effort Bears Fruit Read More »
We have seen great leaps in futuristic technology recently, but over the next few decades technology is set to shape the world in ways we can’t even comprehend. It’s set to revolutionize the way we live and work. The role
What Futuristic Tech Will You See in Your Lifetime? Read More »
This is the first in a series of three articles that will review the Amazon Echo device and it different features and capabilities, and the Echo’s place in our technological universe. The first will cover some of the basics you’ll
Review: Amazon Echo Read More »
