For a full decade, I spent large amounts of time writing about broadband and lusting after my own fiber-to-the-home connection. After spending almost $9,000 (which can be spread out over 20 years), I will soon have fiber to my home. But that … [Read more...]
CES 2021: Samsung brings vision, brains and robots to the smart home
At the digital Consumer Electronics Show 2021 on Monday, Samsung introduced its newest products for the smart home. Some come from the automotive industry while others come from a prior acquisition but all are intended to make “a better normal for … [Read more...]
Consumers are suffering from app fatigue. Here’s how to fix it.
A little over a year ago, I purchased an Ember mug for my mother for Christmas. The mug keeps beverages at a set temperature for a few hours or so and can be controlled via an app on your smartphone, for example to customize the temperature or see … [Read more...]
How to add fall detection to your smart home
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Jamie left us a question on our voicemail hotline regarding fall detection solutions. Ideally, he wants something that will work with a Google Nest Hub, Android phone, or Home Assistant. He’s also open to wearables, … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Jan. 7, 2020
Forget glasses, industrials are investing in smart hard hats: Guardhat, a Detroit-based maker of $1,500 hard hats that include radios and sensors, has raised a second round of funding. The company's invention lets companies track workers in real … [Read more...]