A while back, I wrote about the Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector you can install in your home to help provide peace of mind. However, most homes require multiple smoke detectors, making the smart Nest Protect very expensive. If you’re interested in smart smoke detectors but not wanting to pay $100+ in each required room, […]
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A Growing Need for Accessible Agriculture
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s officially the end of summer and the beginning of fall — a time when barbecues become roasts, and a chill in the air eventually takes over. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, September 2015 brings days excellent for sowing grains, hay and forage crops. There are also good days for […]
iGuardStove: Convert your stove into a smart stove
Scenario 1: In today’s fast-paced society, it seems as though we’re always in a rush. We’ve been spoiled with smart technologies that provide us with instant notifications of texts, emails, and other miscellaneous alerts. We’ve grown accustomed to everything being so instant and easy that we may neglect simple tasks, like turning off the stove. Such […]
RCx-1000 Remote Control Speakerphone
For individuals with mobility impairments (and more), answering a telephone may prove to be rather challenging. A possible solution for these individuals is the remote control speakerphone, RCx-1000, from Harris Communications. The RCx-1000 is a remote control speakerphone that was specifically designed for individuals with low mobility. The RCx-1000 allows users to answer calls with voice commands–making the process of answering […]
Nest Protect
The smoke alarm sounds and your mind begins to race. “Where’s the problem? Is it smoke? CO? Burned popcorn?” The newest release of Nest Protect is a smart solution. It is an industrial-grade smoke sensor that lasts up to a decade. According to Nest’s website, “the all-new Nest Protect is the smoke alarm other alarms […]
Nike launches FLYEASE, a cool new shoe for people with disabilities
“You loop, you swoop, you pull.” “Bunny ears, Bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss-crossed the tree, trying to catch me. Bunny ears, Bunny ears, jumped into the hole, Popped out the other side beautiful and bold.” “Over, under, pull it tight, Make a bow, Pull it through to do it right.” […]