The Broken Promise of Alexa+
Amazon’s Latest ‘Upgrade’ is a Betrayal to Its Most Loyal Users The Thinking Home is an intelligent environment built on a foundation of reliability, privacy, and user control to serve […]
This category serves as a critical watchdog for the smart home consumer. Here, we dissect the latest industry news, corporate policies, and market trends, exposing the hidden risks of cloud-dependent ecosystems and advocating for consumer rights. From analyzing device “bricking” events to deconstructing predatory subscription models, these articles empower you with the knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of the smart home market and make informed decisions that protect your investment, your privacy, and your ownership.
Amazon’s Latest ‘Upgrade’ is a Betrayal to Its Most Loyal Users The Thinking Home is an intelligent environment built on a foundation of reliability, privacy, and user control to serve […]
Your Echelon Fit Smart Bike No Longer Belongs to You: A Crisis of Ownership It’s a story that has become painfully familiar in the world of smart devices. A company […]
Why Even the Good Guys Prove the Case for Local Control In the world of technology, trust isn’t just a marketing buzzword; it’s the foundation of the user-company relationship. It […]
Why the May 2025 Ring Incident Is Symptomatic of a Broken System In mid-July 2025, a familiar story of digital anxiety unfolded across the smart home community. Ring camera owners, […]
For more than a decade, we’ve been sold a seductive vision of the smart home. It’s a promise of unparalleled convenience and automated efficiency, an environment that anticipates our needs […]