I'd been cynical over the idea of having an Alexa device in my home. It all seemed a little Hal 9000 from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey to me. Over time, that cynicism wore off. My sister got one, ...

In an era of same-day shipping for online purchases and order-ahead options for most stores, it’s no surprise that smart home devices are soaring in popularity. However, many people wonder whether a ...