Charged: The Smartest Home

A look at the future of intelligent home tech by way of five standout devices currently available

In recent years, the ways in which we as culture interact with technology has shifted. Much in the same way the iPhone completely changed how cell phones, cameras and music players are considered, devices like thermostats that learn how warm you like it when you get home from work and autonomous vacuums that wake up when you fall asleep have emerged that hint at a …

Pylon

An intelligent Wi-Fi system that allows safe, secure connection without a password

Whether it’s hosting a house party or having clients come to your office, chances are you’ve dealt with giving out your network details—and you know it’s a bit of a pain. It can also be a security liability; with so many of your own devices connected, ushering in outside devices increases the likelihood of a network breach. The team at Pylon may have just the …

Piper Smart Home System

A home automation and security device that keeps an eye on everything from light and sound to temperature

While the quantified self continues to be a major trend in consumer tech, the smart home sector is quickly picking up speed and attention as well. A standout among the many presented at this year’s CES was Piper, which launches to the public today. The comprehensive device works as a stand-alone home security and automation system with three security modes, a 180-degree HD camera and …