Amid all of the hype around 5G networks, we're losing sight of some very important realities, namely that pointing a 5G network at many IoT use cases is like using a fire hose to fill a pipette. So while there are some use cases that need a fire … [Read more...]
Bluetooth 5.1: The missing link for presence and context in the smart home?
There was big news out of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) this week, with details on direction finding functionality available in Bluetooth 5.1. Much of the following discussion around the web focused on the use case of making it easier to … [Read more...]
A new Linux Foundation effort for the edge
The Linux Foundation has cobbled together a few different technologies with the aim of making it easier for companies to avoid lock-in with edge computing solutions. The technologies run the gamut from a virtualization engine for gateway devices to a … [Read more...]
How to design a smart apartment system that works
Bringing the smart home to apartment dwellers is a tough business. That said, it hasn't stopped several companies from trying. After all, the benefits to landlords are clear. Connected devices that detect water leaks can help prevent catastrophic … [Read more...]
When Marie Kondo meets the smart home
As many of y'all know, we're preparing for a move to Seattle in June. As part of the prep work, I'm getting rid of some of the clutter we've picked up in our 16 years of marriage and life in Texas. To inspire me, I've started watching "Tidying up … [Read more...]
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