On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, we heard from Kevin in California, who left a message for us on the IoT Podcast Hotline. Like me, Kevin has been a big fan of the Wink hub, which he currently uses. However, he is planning to migrate away from … [Read More...]
How IoT can and can’t help us go back to work
I've been meaning to write about connected tech in office buildings that could track fevers, ensure people maintain social distancing, and even help with contact tracing for a while now. But every time I get off the phone with an executive who has … [Read More...]
This one is for the IoT naysayers
This week, a tech pundit tweeted, "There's no such thing as IoT." It came on the heels of a friend of mine's awesome newsletter last month, which argued that it no longer makes sense to break out IoT as a category because everything is being … [Read More...]
More IoT News
Podcast: Surveillance scares and a nutrition-label for IoT security
This week's show kicks off with a discussion of what's happening in the U.S. with protests, police brutality, and the role connected tech can play in smart cities, including the role image recognition … [Read More...]
What smart lock is best suited for renters?
On a recent IoT Podcast episode, we listened to a question from Sean in Australia that he left on our voicemail hotline. Sean recently moved into an apartment down under and wants a smart door lock. … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for May 29, 2020
Savant's GE Lighting buy is a big deal: We discussed this deal on the podcast, but The Wall Street Journal puts the price of GE's lighting business at around $250 million, which is much less than what … [Read More...]
Podcast: Wink is a bad boyfriend and what about Wi-Fi HaLow?
This week's show starts off with Wink's new pricing plan (although it feels less like a plan and more like watching a toddler trying to chase a soccer ball.) After that, we talk about Wemo's decision … [Read More...]
I bought old C by GE bulbs by mistake (but I don’t regret it)
Earlier this month, I noticed a half-price sale on C by GE bulbs and of course, I couldn’t pass that up. The package cost $25 and included four dimmable smart bulbs and a smart plug. Upon delivery, I … [Read More...]