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, increasing the amount of data sent through broadcast … [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 million led by Norwest Venture Partners and … [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 Eero and then segue into a conversation about … [Read More...]
More IoT News
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...]
Contextere wants to make machines easier to talk to
If you spend any time in the manufacturing industry, or in segments related to manufacturing, such as oil and gas pipeline management, you'll hear about a skills shortage. There are lots … [Read More...]
Amazon just acquired Eero because Wi-Fi is key to the smart home
Amazon will acquire mesh Wi-Fi maker Eero for an undisclosed sum, as the retailer continues making investments in the smart home. Eero formed in 2014 and built a product that quickly made the concept … [Read More...]
How Dell does digital transformation
Two weeks ago, Dell and Intel released the results of a 2018 survey in which they asked medium-to-large enterprises about their readiness for digital transformation. It was the second time they'd run … [Read More...]