With the continuing growth of societal concern for the environment and climate, alongside the long strides being taken by consumer technology, it was inevitable that the two would cross over at some point. Tech-savvy consumers jumped on board the Nest Smart Thermostat train as if it was the last out … [continued]
Home energy management is becoming an important part of the overall energy mix, with tools like Nest and Blossom garnering attention from consumers and investors alike. As such, the home energy management market is expected to grow considerably over the next 9 years, passing $3 billion in 2020 before dropping … [continued]
The connected home starts out in most people’s’ minds as a kitschy Jetsons-like, futuristic impossibility. After a little explanation, most can make the leap to the more realistic interconnected possibilities opening up these days, but even so, it still sometimes feel like a weird dream. The reality is, when you … [continued]
Over the years of writing for the Important Media Network (and its previous incarnation of Green Options), I have been instantly attracted to good consumer technology products that make the environment a priority. The Nest thermostat is a prime example of this, as are the various WiFi-controlled LED lights. So when … [continued]
