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Purpose-driven companies pay attention to why, how, and what they do in order to create a more sustainable world for both people and environment. This can involve providing eco-friendly work environments, setting up employees with generous benefits and professional autonomy, using their skills to contribute in positive ways to their communities, funding projects for underserved communities, and many other activities. The bottom line is that these companies know that what’s good for the world ...

Smart home devices like connected thermostats, smartbulbs, and smart hubs equipped with virtual assistants can make our connected homes more efficient and convenient. However, these same innovations also pose security risks. A recent study discovered it took an average of thirty minutes to hack and find passwords for most smart home devices:
“Using these devices in our lab, we were able to play loud music through a baby monitor, turn off a thermostat and turn on a ca...

Disabuse buyers and sellers of these common misunderstandings about what constitutes a true smart home and what different technology features are actually worth.
Consumer demand for smart-home technology is surging, with reports predicting the industry will reach $130 billion between 2020 and 2025. But despite the popularity of the idea, many of your clients don’t fully understand what constitutes a smart home, how the technology works, or how it can affect a home sale. For example, many fals...

Technology might have been a problem in your marriage, but it’s even more likely it will be an issue during and after your divorce. Smart homes offer lots of convenient perks to a technologically savvy couple, but those same devices can present privacy concerns when you’ve decided to split...

Can your digital assistant really be trusted with your home’s security? Amazon and other major companies are betting big on it...

Do consumers’ favorite brands care about equity and the environment or just the bottom line? Corporations are increasingly pursuing social responsibility initiatives, but the trend may not be completely benevolent. Millennials, the fastest-growing consumer segmentin the market, are increasingly asking more from the companies they buy from....

Smart home technology is a wide and varied ecosystem with options for just about anything. All that flexibility, though, can be a little confusing for a smart home newcomer. How do you figure out what you need? How do you even know what you want?

The key is simply answering the right questions. With these questions, you can ge...

As a new parent, it’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed – every parent has questions about what’s best for their baby. Your little one can’t communicate with you, but you’ll start to get more confident with your baby sooner than you might expect...

Not all dads are the beer-loving, tie-wearing, golf-playing football fans so many Father's Day cards make them out to be. Of course, every dad is unique, and Father’s Day is a time to honor the dads in our lives — in all their special, weird glory. But if you're afraid your gift this year just won't measure up, don't worry. It can't possibly be as bad as the gifts ahead.

We got eight real dads to spill the beans about the worst Father's Day gifts they've ever received (just don't tell their k...

If you’re looking for the best way to combat climate change and save the planet, here’s some good news: the habits you’ve already incorporated into your life make a difference since many are part of a sustainable, low-impact lifestyle.
Committing to a sustainable lifestyle is easier than many people think, and the best methods for reducing your impact on the environment can often enrich your health, well-being, and even your wallet. The warm, fuzzy feeling you’ll get...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’ve been wracking your brain trying to think of the perfect mom gifts that you can actually afford, don’t worry — we’ve got you. Ahead, you'll find our short list of gifts she'll truly appreciate, all under 50 bucks.

The world’s most sustainable cities are redefining the building sector’s environmental impact.

A last-minute escape for Memorial Day weekend is exactly what the doctor ordered because you’ve been too busy to contemplate summer vacation and you deserve a break. The best part about planning one this year is that you don’t have to hand over a big chunk of change to get away. If you can be flexible about your destination you’re guaranteed to find a great trip that’ll ensure you get plenty of bang for your travel buck and this guide will help you choose it!

Best Places to Go for Memorial Da...