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Residential Tech Today
COMING ISSUES
September/October
The Voice-First Revolution. Smart speakers driven
by voice control have been one of the most
successful consumer electronics trends in history. Yet,
most of these devices are used for only a fraction of
their full capability. What will it take for smart
speakers to become the hub of the smart home or
will they always be just one input into a more
sophisticated system? How will consumer behavior,
expectations, and the user experience play out in a
voice-first world?
November/December
Clean Living and the Healthy Home. The smart
home is great and the intelligent home is even better,
but what about the healthy home? New technologies
and better science are finding ways to help
homeowners from all economic strata live in
environments with cleaner air and water, as well as
more natural lighting. Find out what opportunities
exist for single-family and multi-family homes, and
how technology integrators and forward-looking
architects are leading the way.
January/February
Privacy and Security Matters. There are more
internet-connected devices in the home than ever
before, which adds remote control conveniences and
efficiencies, but also real privacy mistakes and
security breaches involving IoT devices and private
information. Find out how home networks can be
protected and what lessons can be learned from prior
security breaches.
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