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Doug Krug

Doug has been an electronics and gadgets enthusiast his entire life. He's the son of an engineer who helped build Voyager 1, the first Mars Lander, and an Altair 8800 from scratch—before the home PC even existed. It’s fair to say his future path was inevitable. Today, Doug is an IT consultant and a passionate early-adopter of connected home technology. He writes about smart home technology, device security and privacy for The Digital Media Zone, Solo Traveller, Smart Home Primer and his own blog.

Echo Has a New Look
Home Automation

Echo Has a New Look

Amazon's latest move into the fashion space is a new Echo device with an onboard camera to take pictures of you wearing your favorite outfits in your dressing area. The possibilities are fascinating…

The Disconnected Bulb
Home Automation

The Disconnected Bulb

As connected lighting options expand, the landscape is becoming increasingly confusing and fragmented. But there is hope in the form of new innovations that better address consumers' needs and…