06 Nov Amazon Echo or Google Home? Furnished Apartments Will Come to Mean More Than Just a Sofa

Posted at 08:04h in Corporate Housing, Furnished Apartment, Northern California, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

In a few years’ time, the smart speaker will be the norm, and not the exception, in many American households, even in furnished rentals. It will be your go-to device for entertainment, the virtual assistant who will answer your every question, and the platform that...

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02 Nov The Ultimate A.I. Service: Robots to Serve Your Needs at Home

Posted at 20:22h in Corporate Housing, Internet of Things, Northern California, Relocating, San Francisco, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

Forget chatbots, apps, and Siri-like talking smart devices; the age of the robots is upon us. And while it will still take a generation or two before they can walk and talk like Star Trek’s Data, some of them can vacuum our carpets, cook our...

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12 Aug With VR and 3D, Pictures Will Not Be Enough When Checking Out Apartments

Posted at 19:51h in Corporate Housing, Internet of Things, Northern California, Relocating, Virtual Reality by Ray [social_share]

One of the frustrating things about leasing a home space is the mismatch between the images you have in your mind and the actual turnout that happens once you move the furniture in and finish painting the walls.  The setup still looks good, but it...

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10 Aug What it’s like to live at Revere Campbell and its great community, nearby parks

Posted at 21:13h in Bath & Beauty, Global Mobility, Northern California, Relocating, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

Besides the accommodation, don’t we all factor in the community and neighborhood when choosing an apartment as well? Many residents of Revere Campbell like to give it the highest ratings for its small town vibe -- with its easy access to the parks, daily conveniences...

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28 Jun With VR and 3D, Pictures Will Not Be Enough When Checking Out Apartments

Posted at 20:19h in Corporate Housing, Global Mobility, Smart Home & Cities, Virtual Reality by Ray [social_share]

One of the frustrating things about leasing a home space is the mismatch between the images you have in your mind and the actual turnout that happens once you move the furniture in and finish painting the walls.  The setup still looks good, but it...

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25 Jun In These Northern California Homes, You Enter New Worlds of Adventure

Posted at 21:58h in Northern California, Relocating, Virtual Reality by Ray [social_share]

How would you like to race in the Grand Prix, explore the marvels of space, and rediscover your inner hero - all without leaving your home? It’s been a rough ride at the office, and the usual bar-hopping and gym sessions aren’t enough to relieve you...

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11 Jan Corporate Apartments are Perfect Testing Grounds for Home Gadgets at CES

Posted at 05:53h in Corporate Culture & Training, Corporate Housing, Housing Tips, Internet of Things, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

By Dennis Clemente If you ask us, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) show this week should have an actual home demonstration somewhere in, say, Silicon Valley. It would be simultaneous with the Las Vegas-sponsored exhibition, so for those who can’t make the trip to the...

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01 Nov Halloween Weekend Trick or Treats: Apple TV and Other Gadgets in Housing Wish List

Posted at 02:59h in Corporate Housing, Global Mobility, Housing Tips, Northern California, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

Imagine corporate housing in northern California all “geeked up” like you’re on the set of “Back to the Future” and your ride to work is a hoverboard. Well, it’s not that future yet. Let’s stick to the present. On October 30, the new Apple TV went...

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