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Best of TechHive Sep 21, 2017 Nest jumps into home security with Nest Secure Nest is hoping to revolutionize home security with Nest Secure, a smart security system that offers several advantages over conventional systems. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • August Smart Lock Pro and Smart Lock 3rd Generation reviews: The best retrofit lock gets incrementally smarter • The Amazon Fire TV just got a lot more annoying • Ecobee4 smart thermostat review: Retains the great functions of the Ecobee3, and adds Alexa • Nest Hello is the company's first video doorbell • Best smart sprinkler controller • C by GE Sol review: GE has transplanted Alexa's brain into a funky lamp • Rain Bird ST8I-WIFI Smart Irrigation Timer/Controller review: A major irrigation player finally goes "smart" • Ezviz Mini Trooper review: Weatherproof and wireless security • Nest beefs up its outdoor security camera lineup with the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor • Comcast quietly acquires Stringify and will use the IFTTT rival to power its Xfinity Home smart-home platform • Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller review: It's just the basics for this smart irrigation device Video/Webcast: Genesys Dont Call Us, We'll Call You! The Shifting Mindset of the Next Generation of Consumers Live October 11th! A look ahead to the future and all its possibilities. We'll explain how communication markets are shifting through the influence of millennials, and help you gain insight on engaging the next generation of consumers. Automated vehicles, artificial contact center agents, blended A.I., and the exponential curve are all important topics. Come see why, and leave enlightened and excited about the future of customer communications. Read More ▶ August Smart Lock Pro and Smart Lock 3rd Generation reviews: The best retrofit lock gets incrementally smarter But we can't recommend the second and less-expensive new model. Read More ▶ The Amazon Fire TV just got a lot more annoying Amazon's latest Fire TV software update makes banner ads way more intrusive. Read More ▶ Ecobee4 smart thermostat review: Retains the great functions of the Ecobee3, and adds Alexa Our favorite smart thermostat gets a little smarter thanks to Alexa, but it's otherwise identical to the previous generation. Read More ▶ Nest Hello is the company's first video doorbell Nest previewed a new video door bell coming in 2018, in addition to its Nest Secure home-security system and Nest Cam IQ Outdoor security camera. Read More ▶ Best smart sprinkler controller Whether you're motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch. Read More ▶ C by GE Sol review: GE has transplanted Alexa's brain into a funky lamp You might love or hate this smart lamp's design, but it's practically a must have if you use C by GE smart bulbs. Read More ▶ Rain Bird ST8I-WIFI Smart Irrigation Timer/Controller review: A major irrigation player finally goes "smart" Rain Bird's first generation smart sprinkler still has some growing to do. Just like your lawn! Read More ▶ Ezviz Mini Trooper review: Weatherproof and wireless security This indoor/outdoor camera offers strong security monitoring in an easy-to-install package. Read More ▶ Nest beefs up its outdoor security camera lineup with the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is smarter than its predecessor and much more difficult to pull off a wall. Read More ▶ Comcast quietly acquires Stringify and will use the IFTTT rival to power its Xfinity Home smart-home platform Stringify-the automation tool that's more powerful, but less well known than IFTTT-will be incorporated into Comcast's smart-home system. Read More ▶ Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller review: It's just the basics for this smart irrigation device The second generation of Blossom strips out features, simplifies watering, and drops the price. Read More ▶ Virtual Event: Genesys Forrester Analyst Webinar: How Large Contact Centers Are Managing Risk as CCIM Vendors Struggle Hear from special guest speaker Art Schoeller, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester, live on September 27th as he and Jason Alley of Genesys discuss how to best act on your CX vision while minimizing technology risk and disruption to your business. Learn how to evaluate roadmap options if your current CCIM vendor is at risk and then discover three specific options for evolving your technology stack at your own pace. Read More ▶

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