Technology — Page 28

The Best Time of Year to Buy Household Items

May 3, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love a deal? I loved this article at Realty Times, which recently revealed the best time of year to buy certain household items in order to score the biggest bargains, based on research from AARP and LifeHacker.

January: Furniture, new flooring, and bedding and linens

February: Air conditioners and older model televisions that will soon be moving out for newer models

March: Gardening tools, china, and flatware

April: Vacuum cleaners

May: Barbecue equipment, patio furniture, and home office furniture

June: Tools

July: Kitchen appliances, such as refrigerators and ranges

August: Linens and storage containers

September: Grills and lawn mowers

October: Appliances and clearance patio furniture and outdoor items

November: Electronics, appliances, and tools

December: Televisions, electronics, and small appliances like toasters and blenders

Filed Under: Appliances, Blog, Furniture, Home Care, Home Remodel, Technology

Life in America: 1983 vs. Today

May 2, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

I graduated high school in 1983, so this was pretty intruiguing to me. source

Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Music, New Media, Technology

The John L. Scott Mobile App 2.0

May 1, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

So proud of the mobile technology that my company has produced. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Ud6cz-JRQ” type=”yt” w=”680″ h=”385″]

If you are curious, click here to download this great real estate tool.

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Portable iOS Music Maker: IRIG KEYS

April 30, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

iRig KEYS is the ultimate portable keyboard players and producers companion, it is the first ultra-slim and highly portable universal MIDI controller keyboard for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC. It can be powered by the device you connect to, simply plug it and start playing. You can use iRig KEYS for live performance or for songwriting and composition with the included app and software or with a multitude of other MIDI compatible instruments and recorders on any iOS, MacOS or Windows system. It takes minimal space on your desktop and can easily fit in a backpack or a carry-on bag. watch the video

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Use your iPhone to control your entertainment center: Logitech Harmony Smart Control

April 29, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

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Logitech will soon allow you to control your entire home entertainment system from your iPhone using its new Harmony Smart Control system. Centered around a small black box called the Harmony Hub that connects to up to eight devices through Wi-Fi, the Harmony Smart Control lets users control their television, sound system, game console and media players using Logitech’s iOS app.

Control your home theater devices from the iPhone or Android mobile phone you already own. Anyone in the house can download the Harmony iPhone or Android app turn their mobile phone into a personal universal remote control, including 50 favorite channel icons and gesture control.

Although it comes with a remote, the power that this system is supposed to have really centers on the app, which requires iOS 5.0 or later. You can set up the Harmony Hub through the app using Bluetooth, and then configure your devices individually. Then you can use the app to do things like change the channel and control movie playback on a game console. Logitech makes a point of saying that the Harmony Hub can be hidden in a cabinet or on a shelf, getting out of the way. The Harmony app will be free, while the Harmony Smart Control, the Hub with a basic remote, is available for pre-order for $129, and is expected to be released in May.

Source: Logitech

Filed Under: Appliances, Blog, Technology

Energy Efficient Home

April 29, 2013 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Is your home as comfortable as it could be? Giving your home an energy overhaul isn’t just about reducing your environmental footprint – it’s also about achieving a better quality of life. A deep energy retrofit is a holistic approach to making a comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient home. Check out our infographic to find out what a deep energy retrofit can do for you.