Tag: Smart Home Technology

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Oscar Hedaya with Smart Safes and Reinventing Home Security with Space – HGG668

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In this episode, I speak with Oscar Hedaya, founder of Space, about how smart safes are redefining home security through modern technology. We explore Oscar’s entrepreneurial journey and how his experiences led to rethinking a traditionally overlooked household product for today’s connected lifestyles. Our conversation highlights the innovative features of the Space smart safe, including… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Lutron Smart Plug, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone 17, and a Switch to Visible – HGG659

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In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, I spent some time diving into a few recent tech updates and sharing a bit of what’s been going on with me. I started with a look at the Lutron PD-15OUT-BL smart outdoor plug — it’s built like a tank and performs great outdoors, but at $85, it’s… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Jeff Sieh with the Modularization of AI and a new Super PC Build – HGG639

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Jeff Sieh joins me this week. This week we explore the impact of AI on content creation. Jeff and I share our experiences with AI tools like Descript and LM Studio, while we ponder ethical questions around AI-generated content. We conclude by discussing hardware for gaming and AI processing, with Jeff reflecting on building a… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Jay Franze with Listener Emails, HVAC Options, StreamYard Replacements and NiceHash – HGG621

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Jay Franze is my guest this week. We talk about smart home technology and the benefits of energy-efficient gadgets, particularly in air conditioning. We share personal experiences with DIY home wiring, weighing the pros and cons of tackling electrical projects. We dive into the latest trends in streaming services, discussing the recent StreamYard acquisition and… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Emporia Level 2 EV Charger for home EV charging

Emporia Level 2 EV Charger in 2026: 40A vs. 48A, Load Management and What to Know Before Installing

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The Emporia Level 2 EV Charger is one of those products where the headline number can be misleading if you don’t understand the electrical installation behind it. Emporia advertises charging at up to 48 amps, but not every installation gets 48A. A hardwired Emporia charger can support up to 48A on an appropriate 60A circuit. A plug-in installation using a NEMA 14-50 outlet tops out at 40A on a 50A circuit. That difference matters more than most EV charger marketing lets on. This is not a hands-on review — I have not installed or personally used an Emporia EV Charger.

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