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22 Nov 2016

The 5 Hottest Holiday Tech Gifts of 2016

By SURE Universal

The holidays are almost here! It’s time to prepare your shopping list with these five hot tech gifts that your family and friends will love.

Time is ticking. There’s only a month until Christmas, and you haven’t even started your shopping.

Yikes!

What do you give your brother who lives three hours away? Or, your father whom you see every Sunday for dinner but haven’t a clue what he wants for Christmas?

If you have a big family you need to buy for this holiday season, instead of thinking outside the box and trying to find that perfect gift, why not give them a tech gift?

Virtually everyone loves technology. Heck, even our pets are in on smart technology! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday almost here, it’s time to check out these five holiday tech gifts that will be a sure surprise for your family and loved ones.

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15 Nov 2016

Black Friday Shopping Guide

By SURE Universal

Thanksgiving is almost here and you know what that means… It’s time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This guide has all the tips and tricks to make your shopping a success.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday or dare we call it, Black November? This is the time of the year when you shop-til-you-drop trying to score the best and biggest deals on 4K TVs, gaming systems, tablets and more.

Most of November is a teaser of what’s to come for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But, for a lot of people, trying to shop during this time can be overwhelming and stressful, to say the least.

Before you hit the pavement on November 25th for Black Friday deals, check out our shopping guide so that you can avoid any pitfalls that come your way.

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25 Oct 2016

5 Easy Ways to Create a Smart Home

By SURE Universal

Think creating a Smart Home is hard? Think again! These 5 easy ways will turn your house into a Smart Home in no time at all.

Do you have a “smart” home?

Maybe you haven’t gone all the way yet, but have you tried out a smart light switch, or possibly a smart outlet that you can turn off and on with your phone?

Right now, smart home automation is on the up and up, and with technology on the forefront of home safety and comfort, more and more devices are becoming equipped with smart technology than ever before.

Let’s face it: having a smart home is…well, smart. Wouldn’t it be nice to come home to a perfectly warm (or cool) house after a long day at work – at just the temperature you like it?

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16 Aug 2016

5 Must Have Gadgets for Back To School 2016

By SURE Universal

Your growing kids will need these 5 essential gadgets as they head back to school this fall.

It’s that time of year again – back to school time.

And while you’re probably getting used to your older child staying home with you over the summer, you can’t help but get giddy at the thought of them going back to high school or college.

No more messy rooms, loads of laundry to be folded – and no more empty milk cartons in the fridge.

It’s time to get your child ready to go back to school and learning again. But, before they venture away from you, be sure to equip them with these essential gadgets to help them succeed at school.

No matter if they are just entering high school, or in their third year of college, technology at school is something kids are getting used to and will need to become familiar with.

Here are five back to school tech must-haves for your child.

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19 Jul 2016

The Top Tech Gifts for the “Geek” in Your Life

By SURE Universal

Don’t know what to buy for the special “geek” in your life? We’ve picked out 5 tech gifts all under $50 that are sure to impress.

Oh no!

Next week is your brother’s birthday and you have no clue what he would like. You thought a rock climbing class would be something he’d enjoy when it was his birthday last year, but he never actually made it to any of the lessons.

You know that he loves technology. He never steps away from his smartphone and he always hangs out in the electronics aisle looking at all the new tech gear.

But, you’ve been avoiding these types of gifts because you have no clue what tech toy to choose.

If you’re unsure what to buy, here are some top gifts to give to the “geek” in your life whether it’s your brother, friend, co-worker, or just about anyone.

Oh, did we mention they are all under $50?

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12 Jul 2016

4 Unique Ways to Never Lose Your Remote Again

By SURE Universal

Going crazy always searching for the remote? Never lose your remote again with these 4 new and unique ways to keep track of it.

It’s happened again.

You’ve lost the TV remote and haven’t a clue where it could be. You’ve searched the couch cushions, the toy box, even the kitchen fridge, but no such luck.

This is the third time this week and you’re fed up. And it doesn’t help that you have a toddler and a dog running around taking things and hiding them.

You spend the next twenty minutes tearing your house apart until you finally find the remote, and vow never to lose it again.

Yet, that promise never sticks.

Until now. If you live in a family where the TV remote gets lost all the time, here at Tekoia we’ve found four unique ways so you never lose the remote again.

Pay special attention to number four; it’s the handiest and most unique option available right now.

So, let’s get to it.

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05 Jul 2016

The Best Apps for Kids this Summer

By SURE Universal

These entertaining apps for kids will keep your little ones happy and less bored this summer.

It’s official – school’s out for summer and you’re already hearing the whines, groans and incessant, “mom there’s nothing to do…I’m bored,” floating around the living room.

You’ve signed them up for summer activities but those don’t start for another two weeks – and they usually don’t last all summer. You’re still working, and your vacation won’t start until the end of the week.

When your children are old enough to stay home without a babysitter, you don’t want them bored all day, or to end up trolling for trouble around the neighborhood.

Of course you tell them to go outside and play, but we all know how that works with kids these days. So instead of having them plastered to their PlayStation, Xbox or TV for eight hours a day, why not try some educational and fun apps that will keep them happy and entertained?

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28 Jun 2016

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Adopting IoT (And What to Do About It)

By SURE Universal

Does IoT seem very complicated to you? We’re going to break down the top reasons why users aren’t embracing it yet – and tell you why you should be!

Every year there seems to be a new thing in technology. Right now it’s IoT, or Internet of Things.

The Internet of Things signals connectivity between your appliances, making it easy to control your interconnected home devices with the push of a button.

According to Gartner, the IoT space will grow to 26 billion units by 2020. Based on this prediction, that’s a 30-fold increase from 900 million in 2009.

And with the SURE Universal Remote being the No.1 Universal Remote app for Android, we are working hard at integrating more IoT capabilities into our app.

But, for some people, this new wave of technology brings with it a bit of concern. They’re not quite adopting the whole Smart Home concept.

Let’s look at why that’s happening and ways to help people feel more comfortable with having technology run their home.

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26 Apr 2016

5 Simple Ways To Get In Shape For The Summer Season

By SURE Universal

Already got your fitness goals for summer? We found 5 Simple ways to get in shape with your smartphone!

Who couldn’t use a bit more exercise in his or her life? Unless you’re a true fitness enthusiast though, actually working out and staying healthy can often take a bit of help and motivation.

Even having those New Year’s resolution goals aren’t keeping you motivated either.

It’s all too easy to find an excuse to skip going the gym. Let’s be honest here. After a long day at work, would you rather drive to the gym and exercise, or sit on the couch, watch a few flicks and munch on a tasty snack?

Here at Tekoia, we like to think of a third option: get fit at home. With your mobile phone and apps like SURE Universal remote at your side, working out and staying healthy can actually be fun!

Here are 5 ways your smartphone can make home fitness a bit more exciting.

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22 Mar 2016

Past and Latest Lighting Technologies

By SURE Universal

When you think about lightings technologies – well actually – maybe you don’t really think about lighting at all. It’s something that many, if not most, people take for granted. Need some light? Turn on the switch. Light bulb burned out? Replace it. Too sunny? Lower the shade.

Even the cavemen probably didn’t think about lighting all that much. When they needed light, it was either the sun, or a fire.

But looking back through history and examining the types of lighting used in each era is fascinating.

From the earliest oil lamps – which were invented before candles if you can believe it – to using the SURE Universal remote to control the latest smart lighting, let’s take a look at how lighting has evolved over the years.

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