If technology is supposed to make our lives simpler, why do our lives seem more stressful than ever? One reason might be the endless digital drudgery that dominates our workdays—too much time spent on ...

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Today IFTTT, a company that connects AI-powered assistants, wearables, apps, and the Internet of Things, will terminate three of its apps, launch a new app, and kill off the recipes its been known for ...

IFTTT is an app and web service that uses if-then statements to trigger certain actions or activities in your favorite apps and devices. If you’re not familiar with IFTTT, definitely check out our ...

Location + IFTTT = Some mighty addicting ways to harness the power of your favorite web apps. The online service IFTTT (if this, then that) has built up a loyal fanbase of people who enjoy mixing ...

If Roomba vacuums are going to feel like they're truly part of your connected home, they need to do more than dutifully clean your floors on a set schedule. Thankfully, iRobot is helping them do just ...

It's not exactly hard to find publicly available government info and new announcements online. A bunch of new IFTTT recipes (now officially called applets) can make sure you never miss them when they ...

IFTTT has announced that it is doing away with Recipes, and replacing them with something called Applets. These, its says, will offer greater functionality and complexity. According to the company, ...

IFTTT, the web service frequently used to link disparate smart-home devices and services (the acronym stands for If This Then That), has opened its platform to allow third-party partners to integrate ...

Ifttt is a free, fun service that lets you build interesting connections between various pieces of the Web. Think of social media—and the Web in general, really—as a game of dominoes: One action ...