Google Home Maxxed Out – Our Review

It’s the audio equivalent of a banana split — it’s got everything you’d possibly wish all-in-one delicious device.  But is it’s price tag worth it?   Ah, that’s the rub. So, first the good news.   The …

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SCAM ALERT: Forced Obsolescence of Smartphones

It used to be that you’d buy a smartphone based upon price and features.  But now there’s a new factor that you must put into your equation: forced obsolescence.  Increasingly, smartphone manufacturers are forcing consumers …

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A Smart Plug for Smart Plugs

Here’s a plug for smart plugs.  They are power outlet adapters that also tap into a home’s WiFi network. Consumers can then power on or off simple home fixtures—lamps, TVs, and so on—from any Internet-connected …

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OhmConnect: Scam or Legit?

Legit but disappointing.  Here’s the deal:  this company is an “energy aggregator” that makes money by helping customers respond to energy price swings.   In the energy industry, they call this “Demand Response”. The aggregator …

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CogniFit: Is it worth the money?

CogniFit is one of many online brain training systems in what is a billion dollar industry.   That means a lot of consumers are spending a lot of money for a service that may, or may …

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