GM is simplifying its chip supply chain: I think this is a smart move on GM's part and also an indication that as we put computers into more places, we need to consolidate platforms and simplify the underlying hardware and software. GM will … [Read More...]
Podcast: We’re thankful for smart cows
Heading into the holiday weekend, Kevin and I share what we're thankful for (mostly y'all, our sponsors, each other, and Thread), while also talking about the sad sale of Tile to Life360. We also discuss Clevr, Qeexo, and efforts to make AI … [Read More...]
A gentle approach to AI and ML for all interested in the IoT
We often discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) here on the site and in our weekly IoT Podcast. And we should: These technologies take data from sensors and other inputs, turning that data into actionable "smarts". But for … [Read More...]
More IoT News
Need a HomeKit sensor and light strip for a closet? Here are some suggestions.
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our voicemail hotline with a closet question. More specifically, he's looking for a HomeKit solution to enable light strips in his closets. … [Read More...]
The unbearable fussiness of the smart home
As we head into another gifting season and more and more connected devices make their way onto gift guides, I want to offer a cautionary note. The smart home is like a cat — mostly self-sufficient and … [Read More...]
Kinetic offers IoT-enabled workers’ comp insurance
This week, I saw the first instance of IoT being used in insurance outside of the auto industry. Nationwide Insurance and Kinetic, a seven-year-old maker of a wearable device that tracks worker … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for Nov. 19, 2021
Samsung SmartThings adds whole-home energy monitoring: It seems like there’s a gold rush of sorts going on in electricity monitoring. The latest prospector is Samsung SmartThings, which this week … [Read More...]
Podcast: McKinsey reevaluates IoT’s impact
This week's show has a lot of big numbers starting with $12.6 trillion, which is at the upper end of what McKinsey believes the economic impact from IoT will be by 2030. We cover the latest report, … [Read More...]