Ed OswaldFreelance contributor, TechHive
Ed is a technology journalist, music nut, and gadget geek who hails from the somewhat small town of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Best home weather station: Which one should be your personal meteorologist?
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to ensure you're not left in the cold or soaking wet.
This is one of the best home weather stations you can buy, but the one area it's lacking is in smart home integrations.
Ambient Weather WS-2902 Osprey Weather Station review: The best choice for smart-home buffs
You'll encounter a quirk or two, but this home weather station offers everything an enthusiast could want.
BloomSky weather station/webcam review: Your eye on the sky
More webcam than weather station (unless you purchase an add-on kit), BloomSky still holds some appeal as an adjunct tool for weather enthusiasts.
Most any weather enthusiast will recommend Davis, but is the name alone still enough to justify the price tag?
Its stations are a common fixture at retailers like Walmart and The Home Depot, but AcuRite's MyAcuRite platform is the best choice for weather enthusiasts.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts millions; these high-school-age inventors have an antidote
The Life Light can turn a window into a phototherapy system.
GE taps Amazon's Alexa to provide voice control for its Wi-Fi-connected appliances
Dubbed "Geneva," the new skill works with any connected GE or Monogram appliance, including refrigerators, dishwashers, wall ovens, ranges, laundry and more.
BeOn key fob review: A convenient accessory for BeOn Smart Security Lighting
While we're still waiting for BeOn's long-promised support for a connected home standard, this new product is a welcome addition to its product line.
Kwikset's second-gen Kevo touch smart lock makes playing well with others a priority
The original Kevo smart lock didn't have cloud connectivity until last year. The new Kevo comes with not only out-of-the-box connectivity, but also plays well with other devices in the smart home ecosystem.
Putting your home on the market? Coldwell Banker says smart-home tech will deliver a faster sale
The real-estate company has a DIY staging kit that will quickly transform an ordinary home into a smart home to impress potential buyers. But the deal isn't limited to home-sellers.
Meural's connected frame displays fine art with no subscription fees
Unlike most other connected art-displays, Meural includes access to more than 20,000 pieces of art in the price of the frame.
IFTTT enables third-party developers to integrate the service into their products
Partners can integrate IFTTT directly into their apps and services.
The RemoBell smart video doorbell detects both body heat and motion to reduce false alarms
Powered by AA batteries, the Remocam streams HD video and two-way audio so homeowners can see and talk to visitors from anywhere they have internet access.
Tado turns on Amazon Alexa support for its smart A/C control
Users can now tell Alexa to control their air conditioners rather than using Tado's app.
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