This week Kevin and I offer a take on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency hack and what it means in terms of biometric data, broader security trends and how it relates to policing that can rely on connected AR glasses. Basically, it's going … [Read More...]
Hi, my name is Kevin and I don’t like smart home scenes
Quick show of hands: How many of you smart home owners actively use scenes in your house? This might surprise you but, my hand is not raised. Scenes are arguably one of the most useful features of a smart home for many people. These are customized … [Read More...]
Can three startups take on Amazon and Google in voice?
Voice is hot. It is rapidly becoming an accepted way of interacting with computers and even everyday objects as computers become embedded in those objects. Shouting for Siri to find an address or asking Alexa to turn on the lights is now commonplace … [Read More...]
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Let’s dig into Apple’s HomeKit news
Last week, at the Apple Worldwide Developer's Conference, the company surprised us with some new HomeKit features that could have big implications for the entire smart home. The features double down … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for June 7, 2019
Got $249 and need a new thermostat? Our favorite smart thermostat got an upgrade. Ecobee launched its newest thermostat this week with a brighter, touch-sensitive screen, a better speaker, and a newly … [Read More...]
Podcast: The summer Q&A episode!
Twice a year Kevin and I gather up a bunch of your questions from the Internet of Things Podcast Hotline and find answers for them. The episode stars all of our listeners and this time … [Read More...]
Apple breathes new life into HomeKit with a focus on privacy and security
Given the past few years of history, I wasn’t expecting to hear much about HomeKit this week from Apple’s WorldWide Developer Conference. And yet Apple proved me wrong, announcing HomeKit in routers … [Read More...]
This startup does machine learning with privacy in mind
I've been a little frustrated with the state of the connected security market for a while now. After a spate of products such as Canary and Piper, which reconfigured the alarm system market with point … [Read More...]