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The new Google Home update adds a bunch of new automation starters, plus a handy "close-to-live" video playback improvement.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

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Discover smart home automation ideas that can save time, money, and energy. This video explores options from Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit, Smartthings, and Wink. Learn about the best smart ...

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Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...