Tom Cassady
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Growing up, Tom’s favorite section of the Sunday newspaper was the Best Buy and Circuit City advertisements. Originally wanting to be an electrical engineer (after an F1 racer), he quickly realized how much math that would require and decided to write about electronics instead. Now after three years of working at a certain fruit manufacturer, and some time writing about cars, he is taking on his favorite subject.
Mirror, mirror on the wall: HiMirror helps you with your skin troubles
HiMirror's smart mirror promises to bring you features you might actually want in a mirror, and now comes in a variety of products.
Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities
Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, letting third parties get in on the fun.
Reali really wants to replace realtors in the home-buying process
The Reali app allows you to shop for, and buy, a home while it handles mortgage approvals, bidding, offers, and even unlocking the doors.
Reuse the Bluecup to make your perfect Nespresso blend
The Bluecup is a Nespresso pod you can use over and over again.
Toucan connected security camera is (very nearly) truly wireless
The Toucan smart security camera uses a clever adapter to let you set up your connected security camera without running wires.
Put your baby in the Snoo smart bed and finally get some sleep
Dr. Harvey Karp, author of the celebrated Happiest Baby on the Block and creator of the 5 S’s, launched his own smart baby bed, the Snoo.
The AtmosFX digital projector makes decorating scarily easy
The AtmosFX holiday digital decorating kit gives you everything you need to create the liveliest display on your block this Halloween.
Bonjour is an alarm clock that factors in traffic before letting you snooze
The Bonjour smart alarm clock will read your calendar, traffic information, and current weather conditions and set your alarm for you.
Scan your garbage’s barcode, and this smart code will tell you to recycle or trash it
The smart trash can by Uzer scans your waste's UPC, and tells you which parts of the packaging can be recycled and which cannot.
You’re brewing it wrong: The 42tea sensor helps you make a perfect cup of tea
The 42tea smart sensor takes all of the guesswork out of brewing the perfect cup of tea by telling you temperature, time, and ratio.
Instead of relying on tail wags, this collar shows you when your dog’s happy
The Inupathy smart harness reads your dog's heart rate and emotions.
Dreampad smart pillow now ready to lull adults to sleep
Integrated Listening Systems just launched a Kickstarter campaign offering its successful Dreampad smart pillow in four larger sizes meant for adults.