Mark was excited to be the first one in his development to have a SmartHouse. Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, he'd be enjoying lazy days in the hammock while the house took care of itself — everything from dusting the blinds to organizing the closets to cooking dinner! He spent most of the day Friday installing the wireless receptors. On Saturday, he was busy programming the garage functions. Sunday was a little frustrating as he figured out the cleaning codes. Mark spent most of the following week attaching sensors to each piece of clothing. Next week would be all the silverware, dishes, pots, and pans.What is one way the author uses irony to convey his message?A.By having Mark work so diligently to set up the SmartHouse, the author shows that Mark actually prefers meaningful work to leisure.B.By having Mark value leisure over hard work, the author shows that household chores are universally despised.C.By making the setup of a SmartHouse so labor-intensive, the author shows that technology doesn't always make life easier.D.By designing the house to take over chores, the author makes the existence of humans unnecessary.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Task 3.1: Read the text and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERHow Smart Homes WorkWhen you're not home, nagging little doubts can start to crowd your mind. Did I turn the coffee maker off? Did I set the security alarm? Are the kids doing their homework or watching television?With a smart home, you could quiet all of these worries with a quick glance at your smartphone or tablet. You could connect the devices and appliances in your home so they can communicate with each other and with you.Any device in your home that uses electricity can be put on your home network and at your command. Whether you give that command by voice, remote control, tablet or smartphone, the home reacts. Most applications relate to lighting, home security, home theater and entertainment, and thermostat regulation.The idea of a smart home might make you think of George Jetson and his futuristic abode or maybe Bill Gates, who spent more than $100 million building his smart home. Once a draw for the tech-savvy or the wealthy, smart homes and home automation are becoming more common.What used to be a quirky industry that churned out hard-to-use and frilly products is finally maturing into a full-blown consumer trend. Instead of start-up companies, more established tech organizations are launching new smart home products. Sales of automation systems could grow to around $9.5 billion by 2015. By 2017, that number could balloon to $44 billion.Much of this is due to the jaw-dropping success of smartphones and tablet computers. These ultra-portable computers are everywhere, and their constant Internet connections means they can be configured to control myriad other online devices. It's all about the Internet of Things.With a smart home, you can control every worry just by a …. at your smartphone or tablet even when you’re out. All the devices put on home network need to use ……… ….. makes home react to your command whether by voice, remote control, table or smart phone. Building the smart home costs Bill Gates ………. Smartphones and tablet are examples of …………. computers.

Improve the passage in this way: could be improved with more evaluation/ own opinion on the article. Less like a description. The reading explores the evolution of smart homes and connected homes, which are closely related to the concept of smartification. The chapter delves into the concept of "homes of the future" and their evolution over time. It explains that smart homes and connected homes are designed to incorporate technology into the home environment, with the aim of enhancing comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment for the residents. The chapter highlights the cultural and societal implications of these futuristic homes, including the utopian fantasies and dystopian uncertainties surrounding the integration of technology into the domestic sphere. Furthermore, the chapter examines the historical progression of smart homes, starting from the futuristic designs and technological advancements showcased in the early 20th-century "homes of tomorrow." It discusses how these early smart homes were influenced by modernist architecture and aimed to introduce new electronic appliances to the public. The chapter then delves into the smart homes of the 1980s and 1990s, which focused on energy control, safety control, and environmental control. It highlights the gendered nature of these smart homes, with a lack of emphasis on systems that would assist with housework. In conclusion, the chapter provides insights into the evolution of homes of the future, from early smart homes to today's digitally connected homes. It underscores the cultural values and gendered dynamics that shape these futuristic home designs. One key claim made by the author is that the smart home and connected home are not merely technical experiments, but also cultural and social phenomena. The author contends that these concepts encompass utopian dreams and dystopian uncertainties regarding the meaning of the modern home and the integration of technology into domestic life. The author supports these claims by discussing the historical development of smart homes, from early 20th-century futuristic designs to the digitally connected homes of today. The author also highlights the role of corporations in promoting and shaping the smart home and connected home designs. Additionally, the author references the work of other scholars in cultural history and media studies to provide further evidence and context for the discussion. The author substantiates their arguments with historical examples, quotes from scholars, and references to popular culture. The discussion of smart homes and connected homes is comprehensive, addressing both the technical and cultural aspects.

Improve the passage in two ways: could be improved with more evaluation/ own opinion on the article. Less like a description. could also introduce other evidence as part of evaluating the article. Like other authors have the same views. The reading explores the evolution of smart homes and connected homes, which are closely related to the concept of smartification. The chapter delves into the concept of "homes of the future" and their evolution over time. It explains that smart homes and connected homes are designed to incorporate technology into the home environment, with the aim of enhancing comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment for the residents. The chapter highlights the cultural and societal implications of these futuristic homes, including the utopian fantasies and dystopian uncertainties surrounding the integration of technology into the domestic sphere. Furthermore, the chapter examines the historical progression of smart homes, starting from the futuristic designs and technological advancements showcased in the early 20th-century "homes of tomorrow." It discusses how these early smart homes were influenced by modernist architecture and aimed to introduce new electronic appliances to the public. The chapter then delves into the smart homes of the 1980s and 1990s, which focused on energy control, safety control, and environmental control. It highlights the gendered nature of these smart homes, with a lack of emphasis on systems that would assist with housework. In conclusion, the chapter provides insights into the evolution of homes of the future, from early smart homes to today's digitally connected homes. It underscores the cultural values and gendered dynamics that shape these futuristic home designs. One key claim made by the author is that the smart home and connected home are not merely technical experiments, but also cultural and social phenomena. The author contends that these concepts encompass utopian dreams and dystopian uncertainties regarding the meaning of the modern home and the integration of technology into domestic life. The author supports these claims by discussing the historical development of smart homes, from early 20th-century futuristic designs to the digitally connected homes of today. The author also highlights the role of corporations in promoting and shaping the smart home and connected home designs. Additionally, the author references the work of other scholars in cultural history and media studies to provide further evidence and context for the discussion. The author substantiates their arguments with historical examples, quotes from scholars, and references to popular culture. The discussion of smart homes and connected homes is comprehensive, addressing both the technical and cultural aspects.

Improve the passage in two ways: could be improved with more evaluation/ own opinion on the article. Less like a description. could also introduce other evidence as part of evaluating the article. Like My Smart Home for Seniors (Miller, Michael,2017) The reading explores the evolution of smart homes and connected homes, which are closely related to the concept of smartification. The chapter delves into the concept of "homes of the future" and their evolution over time. It explains that smart homes and connected homes are designed to incorporate technology into the home environment, with the aim of enhancing comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment for the residents. The chapter highlights the cultural and societal implications of these futuristic homes, including the utopian fantasies and dystopian uncertainties surrounding the integration of technology into the domestic sphere. Furthermore, the chapter examines the historical progression of smart homes, starting from the futuristic designs and technological advancements showcased in the early 20th-century "homes of tomorrow." It discusses how these early smart homes were influenced by modernist architecture and aimed to introduce new electronic appliances to the public. The chapter then delves into the smart homes of the 1980s and 1990s, which focused on energy control, safety control, and environmental control. It highlights the gendered nature of these smart homes, with a lack of emphasis on systems that would assist with housework. In conclusion, the chapter provides insights into the evolution of homes of the future, from early smart homes to today's digitally connected homes. It underscores the cultural values and gendered dynamics that shape these futuristic home designs. One key claim made by the author is that the smart home and connected home are not merely technical experiments, but also cultural and social phenomena. The author contends that these concepts encompass utopian dreams and dystopian uncertainties regarding the meaning of the modern home and the integration of technology into domestic life. The author supports these claims by discussing the historical development of smart homes, from early 20th-century futuristic designs to the digitally connected homes of today. The author also highlights the role of corporations in promoting and shaping the smart home and connected home designs. Additionally, the author references the work of other scholars in cultural history and media studies to provide further evidence and context for the discussion. The author substantiates their arguments with historical examples, quotes from scholars, and references to popular culture. The discussion of smart homes and connected homes is comprehensive, addressing both the technical and cultural aspects.

Improve the passage in two ways: could be improved with more evaluation/ own opinion on the article. Less like a description. could also introduce other evidence as part of evaluating the article. Do other authors have the same views? The reading explores the evolution of smart homes and connected homes, which are closely related to the concept of smartification. The chapter delves into the concept of "homes of the future" and their evolution over time. It explains that smart homes and connected homes are designed to incorporate technology into the home environment, with the aim of enhancing comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment for the residents. The chapter highlights the cultural and societal implications of these futuristic homes, including the utopian fantasies and dystopian uncertainties surrounding the integration of technology into the domestic sphere. Furthermore, the chapter examines the historical progression of smart homes, starting from the futuristic designs and technological advancements showcased in the early 20th-century "homes of tomorrow." It discusses how these early smart homes were influenced by modernist architecture and aimed to introduce new electronic appliances to the public. The chapter then delves into the smart homes of the 1980s and 1990s, which focused on energy control, safety control, and environmental control. It highlights the gendered nature of these smart homes, with a lack of emphasis on systems that would assist with housework. In conclusion, the chapter provides insights into the evolution of homes of the future, from early smart homes to today's digitally connected homes. It underscores the cultural values and gendered dynamics that shape these futuristic home designs. One key claim made by the author is that the smart home and connected home are not merely technical experiments, but also cultural and social phenomena. The author contends that these concepts encompass utopian dreams and dystopian uncertainties regarding the meaning of the modern home and the integration of technology into domestic life. The author supports these claims by discussing the historical development of smart homes, from early 20th-century futuristic designs to the digitally connected homes of today. The author also highlights the role of corporations in promoting and shaping the smart home and connected home designs. Additionally, the author references the work of other scholars in cultural history and media studies to provide further evidence and context for the discussion. The author substantiates their arguments with historical examples, quotes from scholars, and references to popular culture. The discussion of smart homes and connected homes is comprehensive, addressing both the technical and cultural aspects. In relation to the concept of "smartification," the reading provides a broader understanding of the historical and cultural context of smart homes and connected homes.