At the CES trade show in January, Kidde announced its first battery-only smart smoke alarm, once again in collaboration with ...

Emerson's SmartVoice line lets you order devices around without the need for apps or the internet. I found out how well it ...

There's no real concept of rolling out regular security patches — whether monthly, quarterly, or even twice a year. When the TV is on the market, software support seems to fade into the background ...

With the news that Amazon is swapping the Android OS out on its Fire TVs for a proprietary Linux version called Vega, you'd be forgiven for thinking that smart TVs are abandoning the platform en masse ...

Android TV streaming boxes that promise "everything for one price" are everywhere right now. You'll see them on big retail sites, in influencer videos, and even recommended by friends who swear ...

HDO Box is a powerful, lightweight, and ad-free movie streaming application designed to work seamlessly across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Firestick, Smart TV, and Windows PC (via ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You have to do some research before spending money on a smart TV. When you learn more about the brands and models, you'll notice marketing ...

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide Monday in an unincorporated area of Concord, the office said. Just after 8 a.m., deputies carried out a welfare check in the 5100 ...

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...

Smart TVs have moved far beyond simple screens for watching cable or streaming content. In 2025, the operating system (OS) powering a smart TV plays a crucial role in determining how easily users can ...

When I started my MiBox 4/S, there was a system notification which said something like "Your device is at risk" and the cogwheel icon on the top right of the home screen showed there was a message ...

CONCORD, N.C. — A historic building in downtown Concord has new life as the District Exchange, which is a two-level retail and dining destination that is now open. It’s the first time the building has ...