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Our initial impressions of the Amazon Echo, in short two thumbs way up. If you are an Amazon Prime member this device is a no brainer and if you can get it at the $99 promotional price it's an absolute must have. The features, performance and high quality hardware are fantastic. I've noticed children love this device especially given it's tie in with wikipedia. Besides the entertainment factor the educational factor could be the hidden killer feature that in my opinion propel this device from a geek to mass adopted consumer hit. My wishlist of features: Fast forward what your listening to (not to be confused with skipping to next song/item). Read Audible audio books. Some sort of calendar integration. Some sort of phone/messaging integration. See more about the Echo at Amazon .

ANSI Grade 1 Highest Residential Security Durable Resistive Touchscreen with matte finish to protect against fingerprints and smudges Anti-pick shield protects against lock tampering Strong motorized bolt automatically locks and unlocks when a user code is entered Build-in Alarm Technology senses movement of the door and allows this residential lock with alarm to alert homeowners with an audible alert Select between three alerts- activity, tamper or forced entry alert- and customized to meet fit your security needs Employs Z-Wave®, a wireless technology that makes your house smarter, safer and far more convenient Connect with your home via computer, tablet or smartphone with the service provider of your choice and get the exact features* you want Holds up to 30 user codes Easy installation with just a screwdriver- no wiring required *Connectivity features dependent upon service provider

In this post I give my last minute "tech" gift suggestions. iPhone 6 Dropcam Pro Manything Smartthings home starter kit Bulletproof Vibe Plate Sonos Hue Lights TRX Nest

Home Automation is some ways is a "home brew" or "maker" type of world. All of us techies were searching for the holy grail of home automation control. Enter Crestron Electronics . At Macworld/iWorld 2013, Crestron introduced to us commoners a unique control package called Crestron Control Everything which features total control from your iOS device. In this interview, Delia Hansen,  Crestron Solutions Manager , Residential   explains their home automation control concept.