Jordan O'Brien

Pyrexx Makes Smart, Sexy, Blingy Mesh-Networking Smoke Detectors

Want some bling with that smoke detector? As shown at IFSEC 2015, Pyrexx PX-1 and PX-1C come in a range of colors, textures and Swarovski crystals; include clever features like a magnetic mount...

Apple Makes Noise with Apple Music Streaming Service

Apple Music promises to deliver to music fans a service that is more personable and easier to use than other subscription streaming services. The niche audiophile crowd is left wondering what types of bitrates the service will stream at, and what level of quality will the service provide to subscribers...

Nest Introduces ‘Nest Cam’; A 1080p IP camera

Since being acquired by Google back in 2014, Nest hasn’t really had any major releases, although that all changed at Nest's San Francisco event on June 17, with the company revealing a refresh for its entire product line-up, as well the first fruits of its Dropcam acquisition...

Nest Protect Generation 2 Offers Advanced Fire Detection, Easier Installation

Nest Protect hasn’t seen much of an update since it launched in 2013, but yesterday that all changed, with the company revealing the second generation Nest Protect...

Nest’s Thermostat Now Works Better With Its Smoke Alarm

When users typically think of Nest, the most commonly associated product with the Google-owned company is the Nest Learning Thermostat; now it's receiving a massive update that will see it work with the company's other products...

Beware: Potential Legal Liabilities for Integrating Garage Doors with Home Automation

UL 325-2010 requires garage door controllers provide audible and visual cues for unattended operation. CE Pro asked Ken Kirschenbaum, an attorney that specializes in alarm and low-voltage systems, to address the important safety issues and legal liabilities regarding these home automation features...