Emma Thompson
Smart Home & IoT Technology Editor
Emma Thompson is our Smart Home & IoT Technology Editor with 5 years of experience in connected device journalism. With a background in electrical engineering and IoT development, Emma provides in-depth analysis of smart home ecosystems, security protocols, and device interoperability.
About Emma
Emma Thompson combines her electrical engineering background with hands-on IoT development experience to provide comprehensive smart home technology coverage. After graduating with honors from Georgia Tech's Electrical Engineering program, she spent 3 years as an IoT Systems Engineer at Nest Labs (Google), where she worked on device connectivity protocols and smart home integration.
Emma joined Trends Today in 2021 and has quickly established herself as a trusted voice in smart home technology. She maintains multiple smart home testing environments, including setups for major ecosystems like HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. Her reviews focus on real-world functionality, privacy considerations, and long-term reliability.
Emma is particularly known for her security-focused approach to IoT device testing and her ability to identify potential privacy concerns before products reach consumers. She regularly collaborates with cybersecurity researchers and has uncovered several security vulnerabilities in popular smart home devices.
Credentials & Background
Recent Articles
Why Smart People Turn Stupid in Groups: The Shocking Psychology Behind Collective Intelligence Loss
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RNA Cancer Vaccines Cut Recurrence by 44% in Breakthrough 2025 Trials
Revolutionary RNA-based cancer vaccines show remarkable 44% reduction in recurrence rates across multiple cancer types, with personalized treatments converting 'cold' tumors to immune-active 'hot' tumors in clinical trials.
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