Amazon just solved several challenges associated with the smart home. At its event Thursday in Seattle, the online retailer attacked several pain points associated with the smart home to create a vision for the user experience I associate with Apple. … [Read More...]
Amazon’s 11 new Echo products from its big event
Amazon's David Limp took to the stage at an Amazon event on Thursday saying that we had to get started because he had 70 pieces of news to share. I didn't count them all but there were 11 new Echo devices launched at the event starting with a new … [Read More...]
Podcast: Trump’s tariffs are bad for IoT
We're as excited as you guys to hear about Amazon's upcoming devices, but we don't devote too much time to them this week. Instead, we focus on the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit that Amazon unveiled and the alleged new Google Home hub. I also share my … [Read More...]
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The Google Home Hub isn’t the hub I’m looking for
If leaked photos, specifications and pricing are to be believed, expect to see Google debut the Google Home Hub on October 9 for $150. The device appears to be Google’s take on a smart display, and … [Read More...]
Denver’s smart city dreams start with smart data management
Two years ago, Denver scored a $6 million grant from the federal government to pursue a smarter transportation infrastructure. The city matched those funds and so has roughly $12 million to spend on … [Read More...]
Thoughts on Amazon’s smart home service
Ever since the Amazon Echo got smart home capabilities back in 2015, I've been advising people to buy one along with a smart bulb or outlet so they can start living a life of greater convenience. For … [Read More...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, September 14 2018
Get this IoT news summary in your inbox every Friday when you subscribe to the newsletter. Blockchain-based Bluetooth connections are coming: Nodle.io, a startup that is trying to build a … [Read More...]
The Brilliant light switch is trying too hard
One of the most useful ways to make your home smart is by replacing existing light switches with smart switches. While these do require a bit of an installation, (many people are intimidated by … [Read More...]