Trek star it is all predicted: Resistance is futile; then me, robots but the prediction ends: Artificial intelligence is winning, and the analog age is behind us. Let everything about you – and maybe even yourself, in a dystopian cyberpunk future – be listed on the Internet of Things. We already have an easy start with smartphones and wearables like smart watches and smart glasses. But now you’re comfortable, and you’ve probably taken it to the next level by connecting your kitchen to the Internet. Then, you’ll be ready for the final step: Digitizing your entire home with a set of smart home devices.
Google and Amazon have paved the way for smart home gadgets with their respective virtual assistants – Google Home and Alexa – whether it’s a smart speaker, a vacuum robot or an AI learning thermostat. The booming presence of smart home appliances proves that we as a species have succumbed to the machines; they give us control through an app or our own voice, they save us energy or money, and they take on big tasks at home without rebelling against us. For that reason, we willingly give them our data. Below are 10 of the best smart home devices, from security gadgets to feel-good appliances, that will change our lives for the better.
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