Are we ready for big tech to invade our health and wellness? Sure, the FDA is actively trying to figure out how to regulate software-based medical devices and AI, but are consumers ready to buy a medical device from Amazon? Or Comcast? This week, we … [Read More...]
Podcast: Lutron has saved the smart bulb!
This week, Lutron introduced the Aurora dimmer switch, which attaches to a traditional light switch to control your smart bulbs without any need of an electrician or tools. We love it! We also discuss the launch of Wyze's light bulbs and newly added … [Read More...]
How we “hacked” diabetes with the Internet of Things
I just finished up my second semester formally studying Computer Science as a 49-year-old college student. I already have a degree, so I'm pursuing a Software Engineering Certificate at my local community college. Although I never thought my student … [Read More...]
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Wirepas is a mesh network built for scale
Among the bigger challenges associated with the internet of things are those pesky things themselves. It's tough to build out a network that provides the right sort of connectivity, reliability, power … [Read More...]
What’s going to happen with IFTTT?
In the wake of Google saying last week that it would kill its Works with Nest program (a decision that has now been somewhat mitigated), I checked in with IFTTT, a company that suddenly seemed like … [Read More...]
Does Google WiFi work without outdoor network extenders?
This week on the podcast our IoT Podcast Hotline received a voicemail from Jeff. He has a Google WiFi mesh network system in his home and wants to extend that network outdoors. Unfortunately, this … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for May 17, 2019
Google smartly walks backs its Works with Nest transition: After stunning both its end users and device partners by announcing the Works with Nest program will shut down this August, Google this week … [Read More...]
Podcast: Your smart home data will lead to cheaper insurance
This week Kevin and I continue discussing the fall out from Google killing the Works with Nest program. We discuss alternative devices for those who want to replace their Nest devices. Next, we go … [Read More...]