For decades there have been a myriad of technological promises from automated kitchens to flying cars. Those of us who have been avid readers of the tech magazines have fantasized about having amazing devices propelling their life into the space age. While the Neato Robotics XV-11 robot vacuum won’t teleport you to another location, it [...]
There isn’t much that I’d admit can’t be improved upon. Unfortunately for Brinno, the door peephole is one of them. Now offering a digital camera based drop in replacement for the traditional barrel style peephole viewer, the company has created an elegantly simple product that adds almost no value for the consumer. Since it requires [...]
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3 Comments »Control freaks rejoice. Zigbee announced[http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-19-2009/0005080049&EDATE=] today that it certified 17 new devices ranging from occupancy sensors to deadbolts, nearly doubling its cache of certified products. Similar to the Z-wave and legacy X10 standards, Zigbee devices can be integrated into homes and businesses and offer wirelessly networked sensing and control solutions for appliances, lighting, security, and [...]