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* Paris Facing a Drone Dilemma                                                    The city of Paris, France has experienced an unusual rash of consumer drones sightings over the past few weeks. In late February, it was reported that three journalists from the [...]

* DJI Looking to Become First Billion Dollar Drone Company                                Rated by Business Insider as having two of the top consumer drones on the market, Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) reportedly earned $500 million in revenue in 2014. In 2013, the company raked in around $125 [...]

Home automation systems are up and coming in this new generation, and the growth has been exponential in the last five years. These new technological advances have made somewhat time consuming tasks become something as simple as the click of a button. There are many different companies that are catching onto this idea and are bettering the simple devices [...]

Drones have emerged onto the market in a big way. From recreational flying to taking aerial photos, there are a variety of tasks that drones are capable of! Because of the new trend, an increasing number of people are interested in buying a drone, but with so many different types and brands on the market, it's hard to know [...]

Familiar to the entire world as the free search engine we all know and love, Google has entered the English vernacular as a term synonymous with the phrase “to search online.” But in recent years, the company has become known for more than it search engine. Some of the products they have developed can be used for free on a [...]

Polaroid cameras are generally considered a thing of the past. But could they be making a comeback? Whether you are nostalgic about Polaroid cameras or just an avid photographer, the  Polaroid PIC300 Analog Instant Print Camera could be the device for you. This camera is available in blue, red, black, and purple, and it prints out pictures just like older Polaroid cameras. [...]

Imagine controlling most appliances in your home with the touch of a button. With the way the tech market keeps growing, that vision will soon become a reality. In fact, a recent article from Business Insider declared, “homes around the world are going to become smarter and more connected over the next five years.” A smart home is essentially [...]

In a world full of smart devices, innovation has led to the creation of products that could potentially make your entire home as smart as your phone. One product that will surely be large part of that revolution is the connected thermostat. A connected thermostat is a smart device that uses WiFi to connect to your cellphone. Remarkably, it can [...]

Drones have been in the news for a variety of different reasons. Many associate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with warfare, especially in the Middle East. However, consumer drones are very different from military UAVs. The former are much smaller, and they are meant for fun, recreational use. Eventually, they may evolve into reliable delivery vehicles for mail. In five years, Jeff [...]

What is a connected device? The answer used to be relatively simple: a machine that is connected to the Internet. However, the advent of “smart” products has caused the meaning of a “connected device” to evolve. Now people consider it to encompass machines that can be linked wirelessly to other machines. Most of us would [...]

If you're not on board with Connected TV here's some insight into what it is, how it works & what you're missing out on. The Connected TV network offers people the opportunity to consume a variety media according to their own individual desires and needs, such as streaming their favorite Netflix series or catching up on last [...]

We're currently having a sale on WellBots through January 9 on all ECOVACS home robots! This translates into a ton more savings into your pocket - and we know how important saving money can mean at this time of the year. Check below for our updated pricing! ECOVACS Deebot D77 Robot Vacuum Cleaner - $699.99 $499.99 [...]

Technology has evolved by leaps and bounds in the past few decades and continues to accelerate its development. It seems that robots have become so hi-tech that the fine line that separates them from humans is about to be blurred. The robots of today are capable of expressions, humanoid movement, and even consciousness to some extent. There is a [...]

As December creeps closer and closer, the world seems to be full of toys, candy, old holiday songs, and a million dressed up Santas. There are a number of great options you can pick from when it comes to buying presents and cool connected devices and smart tech seem to be all the hype this year. Let’s take a [...]

Entering college is an exciting time for many young adults. It actually wasn't too long ago most of our team were pulling all-nighters cramming for midterms and churning out last-minute essays due at midnight. For our readers who may be entering college or know a college student, here's a list of some smart products we wish [...]

A couple months ago we had some feature posts that showcased innovative and successful Kickstarter campaigns that helped you  stay connected to your pet or were just plain cool. It has been a while since then, and there have been so many more awesome crowdfunded campaigns that we’ve been following that we just had to share with you. If you’ve [...]

Sony takes another step in the SmartWear industry with the new Sony SmartWatch 3 and Sony SmartBand Talk With all the talk about the Apple Watch, we almost overlooked Sony and their SmartWear developments. Earlier this month, Sony recently upped their stance in the wearable tech market by releasing successors to the SmartWatch 2 and SmartBand, the SmartWatch 3 [...]

On the technology zodiac calendar, 2014 has proven itself to be the year of the smartwatch. Motorola, Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, and Asus are just a few of the manufacturers who've released new smartwatches this year. So, which one of these smartwatches are worth buying? Here's a roundup of our thoughts on a couple of these wearables! Samsung Galaxy Gear [...]

When people think about a future where you could control everything in your home and daily life with a touch of a button, it’s often thought of in the far and distant future. That’s not true, if you look at modern technology and how much connectivity is now rampant. If you have a smartphone, for instance, you have the [...]

Frequently asked questions about robotic pool cleaners If you have a pool, you know all the benefits of being a pool owner. But you also know how much of a pain it is to maintain it, as well as the costs of not taking care of it properly.  According Willan Johnson, the CEO of the pool-management company [...]

Earlier on our Facebook page, we introduced JIBO, the world's first family robot. Some of his features include two hi-res cameras for facial recognition and capturing photos, listening and speaking technology to communicate with his human companions, and personal assistance on tasks like playing back voicemails or ordering takeout after coming home from work. To give [...]

It seems like now everyone is trying to get into keeping everything connected. Just yesterday  Wink and Home Depot announced a line of Wink-enabled products such as light bulbs, air conditioners, and window shades that are available for purchase in U.S. Home Depot stores, along with the Wink HUB. Other companies like SmartThings and Revolv also aim to [...]

It seems like just yesterday that a world where robots made our lives easier seemed far-fetched, if not a complete fantasy. Today, however, that old dream of using robots to carry out some of our everyday chores has been fully realized. E.zigreen has taken the dream and applied it to its line of robotic lawnmowers, inventions that are designed to [...]

By now most of us have heard of Kickstarter and the great opportunities the website has provided for entrepreneurs and creators with rich ideas, but little capital. With a mission to “to help bring creative projects to life” through crowdsourcing projects’ finances through supports, incentivizing them with rewards based on their contribution, Kickstarter has become a funding platform like [...]