By Frank Manning, CEO, Motorola Cable Modem Producer MTRLC LLC It’s recently been reported that over 61 million U.S. homes subscribe to cable internet service. This high-speed link to internet, TV, and gaming services for tens of millions of households across the U.S. is made possible by cable modems. It may come as a surprise […]
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The Product of the Year Awards, sponsored by ElectronicHouse.com, recognizes the best technologies, products, and services for the smart home. All entrants of this year’s awards will receive exposure in the 2017 Products of the Year Guide, coverage on ElectronicHouse.com and CEPro.com, featured in audience newsletters, and exposure on social media. Additional benefits for the […]
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A couple of years ago I visited the Sonos headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA, for a sneak peek at the company’s new PlayBar, a networked soundbar speaker that can be part of a wireless whole-house audio system. It’s very cool product, and you can read more about it here and in my PLAYBAR review. While […]
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Sick of having electronic window shades shielding you from the outside? Check out these 3 high-tech glass options.
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by Stewart Wolpin Bluetooth in-ear earbuds for music listening often present more problems than their wireless convenience solve, both aural and functional. Sonically, just as the Genesis Effect in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn replaces a living planet’s ecosystem in favor of its own matrix, Bluetooth overlays an inferior codec called SBC (sub-band […]
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We’ve written extensively on the benefits of home automation for energy management, particularly on how smart thermostats, such as those offered by Nest, Honeywell, Carrier and others allow you to easily adjust your home’s temperature, even while you’re away, to save money and make your house more comfortable. However, there’s one important part that we […]
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If you ask an interior decorator about loudspeakers, he or she will tell you they should be heard and not seen. Maybe some home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles would disagree, but a lot of people hold the opinion that speakers in an audio system should be as hidden as possible. Imagine if we could actually […]
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Do-it-yourself home security is all the rage. For best results, however, consider a comprehensive, professionally monitored alarm system that ensures emergency crews will reach your residence fast. This will also help you save on your homeowner’s insurance. Here’s a look at the key elements of a home security system, and what each entails.
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Do you like Sonos wireless speakers? If you’re a Sonos fan, you probably have several of the speakers throughout the house. You may have a Sonos PLAY: 3 in the bedroom, a pair of Play: 1 speakers in the den, a Sonos Playbar in the living room and maybe a few more spread around various […]
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