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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Yves Behar and Jason Johnson want to fix the smart home ecosystem (again)

Fourteen years ago, Silicon Valley startup August rethought the front door with its internet-connected smart locks. Its growth led to an acquisition in 2017 by lock manufacturer Yale-and it's still the top-selling smart lock brand in the U.S. But despite the relative ubiquity of connected-home products like August 's locks, Ring doorbells, and Nest thermostats, the true ideal of the smart home-a dwelling with built-in tech that seems to magically cater to your needs-seems no closer than it was when August launched.
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2 months ago

Live in a hurricane-prone area? Here's how to prepare your home for flooding

Climate change is intensifying flooding, making it crucial for homeowners to prepare for future storms.
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