Moe Long

Moe Long is an editor, writer, and tech buff with a particular appreciation for Linux, Raspberry Pis, and retro gaming. When he's not hammering away at his keyboard, he enjoys running, reading, watching cinema, and listening to vinyl. You can read his writings on at Tech Up Your Life and check out his thoughts on all things tech.

Best Smart Home Devices for Apartments - Smart Home Tech for Renters

So you want to create a smart home, but you don’t own your house. Cobbling together a smart home isn’t difficult, but for renters, smart tech adoption carries its own set of challe

08-04-2019

The Biggest Pain Points of the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to become more popular. With its increasing use comes lower costs, more adoption, and applications in a variety of industries, from manufactu

01-04-2019

How to Save Energy With Smart Home Automation

Smart home control and smart home automation afford many benefits. There’s the convenience of configuring scenes, consolidating device control, and providing enhanced security. Whi

18-03-2019

Best Real-world Uses of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI), while popular in science fiction films ranging from “The Terminator” to “2001: A Space Odyssey,” looks a bit different than its current real-wor

11-03-2019

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: Why AR May Be The Future of VR

While once virtual reality (VR) was relegated so science fiction, it’s now permeated society. From inexpensive, cardboard VR headsets to hardcore virtual reality applications, VR c

05-03-2019

Smart Homes Explained: What is a Smart Home Protocol and Who Uses Each

The smart home space operates with a patchwork of protocols. Smart home devices communicate with each other as well as smart home hubs via several technologies. While there’s some

19-02-2019

Arduino MKR MEM Shield: What is and What You Can Do With It

Arduino boards are nifty microcontrollers appropriate for a smattering of uses. Beginners may start with blinking an LED, while more advanced users can use Arduino boards for cospl

12-02-2019

5 Neat IoT Innovations From CES 2019

CES 2019 hit Las Vegas in the United States. As per usual, the massive electronics expo showcased a bevy of fantastic innovations. Notably, Internet of Things (IoT) tech played a p

21-01-2019

Big Mouth Billy Bass Fuses Consumer Tech and AI

In Dec. 2018, Amazon launched its Big Mouth Billy Bass with Alexa compatibility. Sure, it sounds like a goofy premise, especially when juxtaposed with Stanley Kubrick’s sprawling v

20-12-2018