as in mechanization
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices
feared that automation would add millions to the ranks of the unemployed
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Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history.
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2025
In cultivation, technologies like vertical farming, hydroponics, and automation are improving yields and reducing environmental impact.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera offers more integration opportunities with support for all major home automation platforms, including HomeKit, IFTTT, and SmartThings.
—PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
As the living-small trend continues, today’s versions pack their compact footprints with everything, including modern features like smart-home automation, rooftop decks, multiple stories and walls of glass.
—Miles Walls, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2025
In cultivation, technologies like vertical farming, hydroponics, and automation are improving yields and reducing environmental impact.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera offers more integration opportunities with support for all major home automation platforms, including HomeKit, IFTTT, and SmartThings.
—PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
As the living-small trend continues, today’s versions pack their compact footprints with everything, including modern features like smart-home automation, rooftop decks, multiple stories and walls of glass.
—Miles Walls, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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