Maria Diaz

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Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.

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Latest from Maria Diaz

Sonos Era smart speakers now available to buy: Here's what's new

The Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 focus on immersive listening, spatial audio, smart home integration, and more. Here's everything you should know before buying them.

12 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Speakers

How to use ChatGPT: What you need to know

The new AI language model has been trending since its launch late last year. Here's how you can get started on it and what you can use it for.

13 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence

Ring takes away free features and puts them behind its Ring Protect subscription wall

Here's what it means if you have a Ring security camera or video doorbell.

2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security

How to use ChatGPT to write Excel formulas

Ever felt stumped trying to write Microsoft Excel formulas for your table? Let ChatGPT do the work for you.

2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Productivity

The best driveway alarms (including ones that alert your phone)

A driveway alarm detects movement and alerts you when someone is in your driveway. The best driveway alarms can also withstand heavy rainfall, have a long transmission range, and include scalable motion sensors.

3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security

This smart sprinkler system uses AI and inkjet printing tech to reduce water waste

The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with at least 30% of this amount being used outdoors, according to the EPA.

3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home

Alexa can now place your Panera delivery order for you

There goes the food budget.

3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Assistants

Amazon is offering free Sidewalk test kits to developers

New Sidewalk-enabled devices will be launched later this year.

3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Amazon

Govee's new smart lights use AI to match your monitor's colors in real time

The company also announced a new, soon-to-be Matter-compatible Neon Rope Light for desks to perfectly reinvigorate any gaming setup.

March 27, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Smart Lighting

The best smart air purifiers for allergy season

If you're allergic to pollen or just want to air out your stuffy home, the best smart air purifier can filter out toxins, particles, and allergens -- all with app control.

March 24, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Kitchen & Household

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