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Telus launches SmartHome+ beta program

Telus said Tuesday it is looking for tech enthusiasts and environmentally conscious Canadians to join its Telus SmartHome+ Beta program that it said will help shape future smart home technology. Participants in the beta program will get an exclusive look at Telus’s new SmartEnergy product, “an innovative, first of its kind product in Canada that enables customers to save on their energy bills,” according to an emailed announcement. “Participants will also get early access to our new Home View smart camera plan, which uses AI technology to detect and differentiate between various types of motion, such as humans, animals or vehicles,...