802.11ax delivers a 25% improvement over 802.11ac under good conditions. 802.11ax uses 1024 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), which means each symbol can be one of 1024 options. In 802.11ac, each symbol can be one of 256 options. 802.11ax carries more … Continue reading →

The 5G patent landscape Current Assignee 5G families 5G granted and active families Qualcomm (US) 11.24% 12.91% ZTE (CN) 9.81% 5.64% Samsung Electronics (KR) 9.67% 13.28% Nokia (FN) 9.01% 13.23% Which company is winning the 5G race? Verizon is winning … Continue reading →

Why Do Smart Switches Need Neutral Wires? Smart switches need to stay powered up all the time, which is why the neutral wire is critical. The neutral wire allows the completion of the circuit and the switch to have power … Continue reading →

Colors subconsciously communicate emotion or action in our everyday lives. For example, traffic lights and stop signs—we automatically know to stop, go, or take caution when we see the colors red, yellow, or green. What color is your subconscious? Subconscious … Continue reading →

Installing a smart light switch or dimmer is an easy project that anyone can tackle. Are smart light switches easy to install? These smart switches are cheap and easy to install, with many similarities to the Caseta—but they don’t require … Continue reading →

Bluetooth and WiFi are different standards for wireless communication.Wi-Fi is better suited for operating full-scale networks because it enables a faster connection, better range from the base station, and better wireless security (if configured properly) than Bluetooth. Which is safer … Continue reading →

Many people love to live in the city. In fact, city life has many important advantages compared to living in a village.Top 10 City Life Pros & Cons – Summary List. City Life Pros City Life Cons City life gives … Continue reading →

These protocols as well as proprietary ones typically use a gateway box plugged into wall power and either Ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular. They receive information from devices using their native protocol, like Zigbee, process what they receive, and then forward … Continue reading →

The verdict Apple’s AirTags do what they say on the tin and do it very well.It’s a shame they can’t be used by non Apple customers and that the Apple-branded accessories for them are quite expensive. But for iPhone users … Continue reading →

The answer is ‘yes‘, certain types of blinds will trap a layer of air between the fabric and the glass, helping to keep out the cold coming in from your windows.The use of blinds and curtains can help keep your … Continue reading →

You can use household objects in front of the window to block the view, or you can create your own covering using film or glass paint. If you’re looking for a more permanent option, you can hang blinds, shades, or … Continue reading →

Types of Darkening Window Film Solar Control Film. Solar control window tint films come in a range of colors and darkness levels. Black Out Film. Reflective Window Film. Turn off Extra Lights. Add Plants and Decorative Objects. Use a Non-Reflective … Continue reading →

Chad Hallock. Founders out, private equity in Five friends—Chad Hallock, Todd Jackson, David Lewis, Brent Hallock and Tony Forbes—founded HFC’s flagship Budget Blinds brand in 1992, which they steadily grew, later adding whole-home organization franchise Tailored Living and decorative concrete … Continue reading →

AI refers to any type of machine with intelligence. This does not mean the machine is self-aware or similar to human intelligence; it only means that the machine is capable of solving a specific problem. Machine learning refers to a … Continue reading →

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally shift the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry as technologies such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and others dramatically enhance the performance of communications, apps, content, and digital commerce. What … Continue reading →