We need to talk more about robots here. So let's do that, starting with the $249 Anki Vector, a follow up to Anki's Cozmo that launched two years ago. Anki introduced Vector as a Kickstarter project so I got my little robot for $199; it's available … [Read More...]
A robot for flatbreads? The IoT can provide.
At the Smart Kitchen Summit last week, I saw a device that looked like a printer but baked individual flatbreads. It's called the Rotimatic, and it's designed to make rotis, an Indian flatbread. It also makes tortillas and personal pizzas, and … [Read More...]
Get ready for cordless coffee makers, blenders, and more
Wireless power, after years of waiting, has infiltrated the phone world. Most new phones now come with the option of wireless charging — where the consumer can place their phone on a charging mat or even a table that has such capabilities integrated … [Read More...]
More IoT News
IoT news of the week for Oct. 1, 2018
What's inside Google's Home Hub? This week, Google unveiled the Google Home Hub device, which has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 7-inch display. It also updated its Google Home software to let users control … [Read More...]
Podcast: Google’s news and smart kitchens
This week Kevin kicks off the show with his thoughts from the Google event, including a lot of information on the new Google Home Hub. We discuss the Facebook Portal as well. Also the latest software … [Read More...]
Google Home Hub is all about simplifying the smart home experience
In March I said I wanted Google to make a smart home hub. Now, Google has one. But the Google Home Hub isn’t the hub I wanted. That’s OK because Google is attempting to make the smart home experience … [Read More...]
Let’s take a bite of the industrial IoT layer cake
I spent the first part of this week at Emerson's annual users conference, where I heard about bridging the gap between operations and information technology. This so-called OT-IT divide has been … [Read More...]
IoT News of the week for Oct. 5, 2018
Electrolux is cooking with Drop: A few years ago, we bought a connected Drop Scale. It comes with a companion app, and the combined package tailors recipes based on how many people you’re cooking for … [Read More...]