Z-Wave hits 4K devices: The Z-Wave Alliance says the number of certified Z-Wave devices available has now surpassed 4,000, with Hoppe AG, a maker of smart locks, getting the 4,000th certification. As we get closer to the release of the Matter … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Oct. 15, 2021
Want a Wi-Fi 6e router? That’ll be $1,500, please: The newest Netgear Orbi router mesh Wi-Fi system arrived this week and while it boasts faster wireless speeds, you’ll pay a pretty penny for them. The Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E System costs a … [Read more...]
Podcast: IoT news from Amazon’s Re:Invent and smarter cities
This week's show kicks off with a lot of detail about the news coming out of Amazon's Re:Invent event happening over the next few weeks. We talk about the new ML services for manufacturing, the deal with Research in Motion for car data, and Amazon's … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 21, 2020
The horizon for digital transformations is receding: PwC released a survey this week about what it takes to be a "Transcender," one of the 5% of companies that consistently generate an ROI or value on their digital investments. The … [Read more...]
The location market is about to heat the heck up!
A few months ago, I happened to purchase a bag with a device in it that allowed me to "connect" to the bag using an app on my phone. I was super excited until I realized that the connectivity offered me nothing but a behind-the-scenes look at the … [Read more...]