Connect with aging parents through Lively

Lively: Creating new avenues of connection between older adults and their families. from Lively Inc. on Vimeo.

If you live apart from your aging mom and dad but want to keep track of their activities, then Lively will help you do just that. The sensor-based device is designed to be placed on objects around your parent’s home (such as fridge, front door, etc.) so you can check on their daily activities without taking away their independence. The sensors are designed transmit activity messages daily to its main hub and you will receive activity reports regularly in your email, through a smartphone app, or through the company’s website.

LG to let you chat with your smart home appliances with Line

LG has announced a collaboration with messaging service Line to allow smart home appliance users to chat with the company’s upcoming models. The Korean tech company calls it a Natural Language Processing feature and it integrates LG’s HomeChat service with Line to let users send commands to compatible appliances.

It currently only works in Korean and English and will let you message the next-gen LG refrigerator, washing machine, HOM-BOT SQUARE vacuum cleaner, and smart oven. You can send messages like “I’m going on vacation” and your appliance will reply, “Should I convert to vacation mode?” And when you affirm this, it will turn your ref’s power saving mode on; have your vacuum cleaner sweep the floors at a specified time; and even set the washing machine’s spin cycle.

TELUS shows the greatest connection is a human connection

TELUS is pulling on my heartstrings with their latest holiday campaign. The company recently reached out to the public on social media and asked Canadians who they wanted to connect with this holiday season. After reviewing thousands of entries, four people were chosen and TELUS made their wishes come true. 

The perfect holiday reminder that the greatest connection is a human connection. 

Get your tissues ready.

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Review: Philips Saeco Poemia Espresso Machine

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Home espresso machines are either super expensive but can do everything automagically, or are cheaper but require a degree of skill, practice and luck in order to get that perfect cup of espresso, latte or cappucino. Philips Saeco's Poemia line of espresso machines promises stunning espressos with crema, as well as more complex cofee beans either using ground beans or pods.

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