Articles for category: Smart Home & IoT

August 28, 2025

George Spek

youtube tv

YouTube TV Exposed: Price, Channels, and the Next Revolution

The way we watch television has never been more fragmented. Traditional cable subscriptions, once considered essential, have steadily declined as households embrace digital alternatives. Into this landscape steps YouTube TV, Google’s ambitious attempt to redefine how live television can be delivered in a streaming-first world. At first glance, YouTube TV looks like a straightforward cable replacement. It offers live channels, DVR functionality, and a familiar grid guide — but delivered over the internet. Yet behind this simplicity lies a complex system of licensing agreements, competitive positioning, and pricing models designed to challenge both legacy broadcasters and rival streamers. Understanding YouTube

August 13, 2025

George Spek

smart home

Smart Home Devices: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve ever wished your house could just get you — like turn on the lights when you walk in, start the coffee as you’re waking up, or lock the doors when you forget — congrats, you’re officially thinking like a smart home geek. And yep, I say that with pride. A smart home is basically a regular home, but with a technology twist: it’s packed with devices that connect to the internet and can talk to each other (and to you). We’re talking lights, thermostats, cameras, speakers — all manageable from your phone, or even just your voice. Think