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Every year, smart home pros gather at CEDIA to see what’s next in connected living. This year’s show in Denver had a lot on display that shows how technology is moving beyond inside walls. “We’ve just ...

Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

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Explore the best smart home and home automation technologies of 2020 that enhance safety, security, and health. This video ...

Older adults increasingly are embracing “smart home” technology to age in place as burnout continues to affect family caregivers.