Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Overwhelmed by all the automation possibilities your smart gadgets offer? You're not alone. Here are three I find useful and ...

Left the house on a summer day with the windows wide open, only to see storm clouds rolling in? Like remote control apps to turn on your heat or your car, Marvin is introducing the same for windows, ...

That prompt is all it took to start the soft buzz and slow release of air from the windows and skylights lining a Marvin “smart home” in Eagan, where the Warroad-based manufacturer tests its latest ...

Heat gain and loss through windows can account for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use, according to the Department of Energy. Even if your existing windows are in good shape, ...

Window technology has advanced over the last couple of decades and has led to the introduction of several exciting innovations. Modern windows are designed to save energy, reduce sound, or provide an ...

The next-gen tech you need to see to believe.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building a smart home from scratch is expensive because you need to buy several gadgets and accessories that are not cheap. But once you have ...

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what ...