This week Kevin and start the show with an educated guess about what comes next for Apple after the iPhone and then discuss the leadership transition at IFTTT. In the wake of Google saying that it didn't disclose the microphone inside the Nest Guard … [Read More...]
Google Assistant needs more “action” if it wants to challenge Amazon’s Alexa Skills
It’s 2019 and after several years of growing smart speaker sales, the top two contenders — Google and Amazon — are now fighting back and forth for the top sales spot each quarter, even though Amazon's first-mover status provides it more lifetime … [Read More...]
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What it takes to bring Bluetooth to the enterprise
In the last few years, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has pushed hard to broaden the wireless technology standard, introducing elements such as mesh networking and lower energy usage, … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 15, 2019
InfluxData scored $60M: When it comes to the internet of things, there is a whole class of companies that believe it needs new methods of dealing with data. InfluxData, which just raised $60 … [Read More...]
Podcast: Amazon’s Eero buy and RISC-V
There were several acquisitions this week and the end of two prominent IoT platforms to cover, so Kevin and I had a lot to talk about. We kick off the show with Amazon's purchase of mesh Wi-Fi company … [Read More...]
The Hubitat Elevation hub isn’t for everyone but it’s great for home automation
When it comes to smart home hubs, there are two very different audiences. There are mass-market consumers that mainly want a plug-and-play type system such as a SmartThings or Wink hub. Then there are … [Read More...]
What smart switches are a good replacements for Plum Light Pads?
During the voicemail part of our IoT Podcast this week, we heard from Ed, who currently owns a number of Plum Light Pads. These smart switches aren't just nice to look at with their minimalistic … [Read More...]