Smart homes work better without Big Tech in the loop.

Your Echo stops listening faster than you think ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

This time last year, I was about to move into a new house, and I made the decision to say goodbye to Google Assistant and hello to Amazon Alexa for all my smart home duties. Now, almost a year later, ...

Digital assistants have been one of the most prolific technologies at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. Hardware manufacturers have launched a wide array of new smart home products, most of which come ...