Mark Westlake

3 days ago | gearbrain.com | Mark Westlake

Smart home upgrades just got smarter—and more energy-efficient. Graywind, a leader in smart window treatments, has unveiled its innovative Manumatic Roller Shade Collection. This breakthrough product line blends the best of both worlds: manual and automated shade control. Designed to extend motor life and reduce energy consumption, these new roller shades are ideal for homeowners seeking to combine sustainability with convenience and smart home integration.

4 days ago | gearbrain.com | Mark Westlake

If you’ve ever wished your outdoor light fixture could double as a security camera, Wyze just granted your wish. The new Wyze Bulb Cam brings together smart lighting and high-quality surveillance in one affordable, easy-to-install device. It’s built to solve a common problem—how to monitor key outdoor areas like decks, garages, and pools without the mess of cords or the hassle of charging batteries.

1 week ago | gearbrain.com | Mark Westlake

Smart café lights—also known as connected or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled string lights—are a modern upgrade to the classic outdoor or patio string lights that adorn backyards, balconies, restaurants, and event spaces. These decorative lights offer more than just ambience; they provide convenience, energy efficiency, and intelligent control features, making them ideal for both homeowners and commercial spaces seeking to create stylish, tech-enhanced outdoor environments.

1 week ago | gearbrain.com | Mark Westlake

TCL continues its tradition of innovation in home entertainment with its 2025 lineup of TVs and audio products, introducing an exciting blend of visual and audio technologies that elevate the home theater experience. This year, TCL enhances its award-winning Precise Dimming Series with the powerful QM8K QD-Mini LED TV, expands its audio portfolio with the Q Class Q65H sound bar, and debuts its first-ever Party Speakers, the TP200K and TP300K.

1 week ago | gearbrain.com | Mark Westlake

With data breaches on the rise and passwords still one of the weakest links in personal cybersecurity, using a password manager is one of the simplest and smartest moves you can make to protect your digital life. Forget the days of scribbling down passwords in a notebook or reusing the same code across multiple websites—today’s password manager apps offer military-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, cloud syncing, and even data breach monitoring.