Clever hardware hacker uses Siri to control smart light bulbs
One hardware hacker trained Apple’s Siri to politely adjust the lighting in his home on command.
Tell off your neighbours with a passive-aggressive Wi-Fi network name
An increasing number of people are using their Wi-Fi network names to air their not-so-neighbourly grievances.
Video: Would you like a mirrored TV in your shower?
At the recent TAVES in Toronto, I caught up with the Aeria folks to chat about their mirrored TVs for virtually every room in (and even outside of) the home.
10 cool gadgets you haven’t heard of
We look at 10 awesome but underrated gadgets you probably don’t know about.
Reducing power consumption and saving money with energy monitoring
Adding a real time energy monitoring system to your home could save you as much as 20% on your hydro bill.
Apple’s new iPhone 5 and iPods: First impressions
The latest products from Apple provide a mix of expected and surprising twists on the best-selling gadgets from Cupertino. Here’s our take on the announcements.
Cisco Linksys EA4500 is a networking powerhouse
The latest Wi-Fi home router from Cisco Linksys carries a big price tag, but with a list of features to match.
Battle of the wireless audio players: Pioneer XW-SMA1/3 vs. Sonos PLAY:3
We take a look at these two wireless audio systems and determine which wins on features and sound quality.
Study: Canadians still love their landlines
Do you still use a home phone? Most Canadians do – despite the immense popularity of smartphones.
Tech Talk: Hot high-tech appliances for the home, plus new automotive tech
This week’s Tech Talk with cars, washing machines and more…

