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Echo Pixar

Chucking out my old Amazon Echo for the new one made me feel like a Pixar villain

By Matt Hanson last updated

Opinion My old Amazon Echo was slow, stupid and dirty. So, why do I feel guilty about replacing it?

The Alexa swarm: a life lived in Amazon's smart jungle

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY It’s Alexa’s house now, and I am just the lodger.

What happens when a hyper-connected man goes off the grid?

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY I left my smart home to live in the real world for a bit, and I didn't get eaten by a bear.

Is my smart home making me redundant?

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY As my home becomes ever smarter, I worry that I'll soon be the one holding it back.

One Ring to fool them all: video doorbells and smart home trust issues

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY You need to know you can rely on your smart home. If that trust is gone – what can you do?

Sun, sweat and smart gadgets: my garden hell

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY Summer is here and my garden is in full bloom. Which is why I want to fill it with ALL THE TECH.

A smarthouse is not a motel: how connected tech can cure homesickness

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY There were many amazing smarthome gadgets on show at Computex 2017, but my hotel toilet stole my heart.

Smart bulbs made me forget how to use light switches

By Matt Hanson published

iDIY Is my smart home making me dumber?

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