Techsngames Editorial Staff

Lisa Watson is a New Zealander who writes technology articles for an international start-up called ProKNX, who produce innovative offline, voice-controlled smart-home assistants. She has a varied background in medical research, writing for magazines of all different types, and working with children with autism.

How Many Secrets Are You Willing to Give Away to Use a Smart Assistant?

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smart assistant

Smart automation simplifies our daily lives. As well, the use of smart personal assistants allows us to enjoy an increased our day to day comfort level. We can ask a smart assistant to turn on lights, turn down the heating, start the coffee-maker, or even see who is at the door, all without us lifting a … Read more

5G and Edge Computing – A Vision for the Future

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5g and edge computing

Imagine this. After a long day at work, you jump into the back of your driverless car, and give it a voice command to take you home.  The car heads off and deftly inserts itself into the smoothly flowing traffic. You remember that you and a friend agreed to meet on a beach in Fiji … Read more

How Did London City Get So Smart So Quickly?

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How Did London City Get So Smart

London was voted the “smartest city” of the year for 2020 for its use of innovative smart technology in numerous sectors. The city uses smart, connected technology everywhere in an intelligent way. It uses it to combat problems in areas such as public transport and road use, to pollution monitoring and retrofitting of buildings to make them smarter. This is to make the daily life of the inhabitants easier and give them a healthier environment to live in.

Smart Locks: How Secure Are They Really?

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Smart Locks

The holiday period is fast approaching in many parts of the world. People are packing their bags, and booking their travel to see far-flung family members. Before leaving, they prepare the house for a period of emptiness. They have their smart-lights set to turn on at random intervals. Their smart blinds are programmed to go down at dusk and rise again in the morning. All this to make it look as though someone is home. The smart cat-food dispenser is perfectly timed to keep your kitty contented, even without the owner around. Everything is ready.