Based in Columbus, Ohio, Andrew O'Hara has spent his years post-graduation from The Ohio State University embedded in all aspects of the digital space from leading digital marketing teams to front-end web development and design. He started producing videos online while in high school, pivoting quickly from cooking videos to tech videos, spurred by his adoration of Apple products.
When he isn't writing or producing video content for AppleInsider, he is creating content for his own YouTube channel. He spends his spare time with his amazing wife Faith exploring and going on adventures visiting parks as well as checking out local distilleries and breweries. He also enjoys cooking, photography, and spending time with his family's bevy of pets including two dogs, a cat, two bunnies, and en epic saltwater fish tank.
While Andrew loves all aspects of technology, he is most passionate about smart homes (i.e. HomeKit), iPad, iOS/iPadOS, fitness technology, Apple Watch, and fintech.
Andrew has also written freelance for multiple publications, touching on technology, digital marketing, and smart homes as well as been a speaker at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
The full-frame, mirrorless Nikon Z5 will up your photography game without breaking the bank, and has a wealth of connectivity features that fit perfectly into the Apple ecosystem.
This week on HomeKit Insider, we detail the latest news, try out the G2H HomeKit camera, and answer user questions. Plus we've got a walkthrough for you of all the HomeKit functionality going into our new video studio.
Nomad's groundbreaking Base Station Pro is about to begin shipping, but after initial feedback, the company has opted to bundle an optional Apple Watch charging adapter with orders pro bono.
Satechi's latest charging device to hit the scene is a new portable charger that integrates multiple ports, an Apple Watch charging puck, and a Qi wireless pad all in one.
In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, Stephen and Andrew talk about new product launches, app updates, and how Stephen broke his Circle View camera.
Jura Anchor is a novel way to manage your AirPods or AirPods Pro that is so simple and neat, it borderlines on over-engineered. Available in multiple colors and multiple materials, it may be the latest must-have accessory for your true wireless earbuds.
The seventh developer beta of iOS 14 has been released to developers and includes a bit more polish as we approach the final release of Apple's massive update.
Signify on Thursday debuted a new TV-centric LED light strip that supports multiple colors at once, as well as a variety of updates to its expansive bulb portfolio.
Zendure has announced its latest future-forward charging gear, the new SuperTank Pro and the accompanying SuperPort S4 both cater to an increasingly USB-C world.
For this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew talks about monitoring his home while on vacation, we touch on several app updates, and of course respond to more listener questions about HomeKit devices and troubleshooting.
Samsung's latest and greatest smartphones have arrived in the form of the Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra, so AppleInsider compared their spectacular cameras with Apple's own iPhone line to find the better snapper.
The new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFExpress card reader is a blazing fast USB-C accessory for your Mac or iPad Pro that pairs perfectly with your new CFExpress cards and new camera.
CompUSA, the computer retailer and Apple hardware vendor that went belly-up over a decade ago, is back from the dead featuring curated selections of technology deals.
Nomad's impressive Base Station Pro wireless charger is finally available to order, and after using this new free-position, three-device wireless charger for the past couple weeks, we're sold on the future of charging.
Level is out with its latest smart lock, the Level Touch which can be controlled by a tap or through HomeKit.
As the popularity of game streaming services continues to grow, Logitech G on Tuesday launched the Color Collection — a lineup of colorful gaming accessories that deviates from the traditional black-and-white norm.
The new Clayton & Crume leather sleeve is a premium, classy way to tote around your MacBook Pro while also keeping it well-protected.
Belkin seeks to corner the budget Bluetooth audio market with its new true wireless earbuds that pack water resistance, long battery, strong bass, and a cheap price.
Following another 14-day testing window, Apple has introduced the fifth developer beta of iOS 14. Just as with the previous betas, we break down all the notable changes and features found in the latest update. Read on to see what's new.
Moment is at it again. The well-known accessory maker has now debuted an entirely new line of bag and totes that the company calls Moment Travelwear, which is currently launching on Kickstarter.
Roughly 15 years after the fact, former Apple employee David Shayer shared his experience in aiding the U.S. Department of Energy with a highly modified and top secret iPod that remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
For this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we touch on several new product releases, review the August Smart Keypad, and of course get into more user questions.
Apple has updated the 27-inch iMac, and while the exterior continues to look the same, this is upgrade is much more than a paltry processor bump - even if that processor remains an Intel one instead of moving to Apple Silicon just yet.
The August Keypad is a great addition to any HomeKit-equipped August smart lock, including the recent Wi-Fi-connected model, and offers another physical way to control your security.
This week, on the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts discuss the US' first HomeKit air purifier from VOCOlinc, talk about the Yobi HomeKit doorbell, examine why you should use a Home Hub, answer listener questions, and more!
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