Ahh vacations; they're always fun, and sometimes they're even relaxing.  But there's always that thought in the back of peoples' minds that wonders whether their homes are safe while they're away.  AT&T has sought to remedy that fear.  Enter the latest service from them; a special feature for customers that allows remote access to everything from video camers to your temperature control.  Now that's one way to keep an eye on things back home, and if you're like me you'll probably find yourself using this feature a lot.

"Today, AT&T revealed that it's working on a new home monitoring and automation platform known as Digital Life. While it'll be marketed toward service providers, the IP-based system will allow business and residential users alike to remotely monitor cameras, lighting, thermostats, motion detectors, window and door sensors, along with a litany of other devices. It'll be demonstrated next week in Barcelona as part of the GSM Association's Connected Home experience. As you'd expect, we'll be there to bring you a peek of AT&T's handiwork.

The company has also announced that, later this year, customers will find eco-rating labels on AT&T-branded mobile devices. With this initiative, shoppers may evaluate criteria such as a product's energy efficiency, the percentage of recycled materials used in manufacture, and the inclusion of metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury. These factors and more will be presented as a composite score that evaluates the sustainability attributes of each device -- think of it as an easy way to get your green in gear. You'll find the PR for both announcements after the break."

Source: Engadget

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