Tom Cassady

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Growing up, Tom’s favorite section of the Sunday newspaper was the Best Buy and Circuit City advertisements. Originally wanting to be an electrical engineer (after an F1 racer), he quickly realized how much math that would require and decided to write about electronics instead. Now after three years of working at a certain fruit manufacturer, and some time writing about cars, he is taking on his favorite subject.

Toucan connected security camera is (very nearly) truly wireless

The Toucan smart security camera uses a clever adapter to let you set up your connected security camera without running wires.

Smart Home News         January 3, 2024

Instead of relying on tail wags, this collar shows you when your dog’s happy

The Inupathy smart harness reads your dog's heart rate and emotions.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2021

Reali really wants to replace realtors in the home-buying process

The Reali app allows you to shop for, and buy, a home while it handles mortgage approvals, bidding, offers, and even unlocking the doors.

Smart Home News         December 21, 2017

Mirror, mirror on the wall: HiMirror helps you with your skin troubles

HiMirror's smart mirror promises to bring you features you might actually want in a mirror, and now comes in a variety of products.

Smart Home News         August 18, 2017

Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities

Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, letting third parties get in on the fun.

Smart Home News         October 21, 2016

Reuse the Bluecup to make your perfect Nespresso blend

The Bluecup is a Nespresso pod you can use over and over again.

Smart Home News         October 20, 2016

Put your baby in the Snoo smart bed and finally get some sleep

Dr. Harvey Karp, author of the celebrated Happiest Baby on the Block and creator of the 5 S’s, launched his own smart baby bed, the Snoo.

Smart Home News         October 18, 2016

The AtmosFX digital projector makes decorating scarily easy

The AtmosFX holiday digital decorating kit gives you everything you need to create the liveliest display on your block this Halloween.

Smart Home News         October 17, 2016

Bonjour is an alarm clock that factors in traffic before letting you snooze

The Bonjour smart alarm clock will read your calendar, traffic information, and current weather conditions and set your alarm for you.

Smart Home News         October 17, 2016

You’re brewing it wrong: The 42tea sensor helps you make a perfect cup of tea

The 42tea smart sensor takes all of the guesswork out of brewing the perfect cup of tea by telling you temperature, time, and ratio.

Smart Home News         October 14, 2016

Scan your garbage’s barcode, and this smart code will tell you to recycle or trash it

The smart trash can by Uzer scans your waste's UPC, and tells you which parts of the packaging can be recycled and which cannot.

Smart Home News         October 14, 2016

Dreampad smart pillow now ready to lull adults to sleep

Integrated Listening Systems just launched a Kickstarter campaign offering its successful Dreampad smart pillow in four larger sizes meant for adults.

Smart Home News         October 13, 2016