In the wake of Google saying last week that it would kill its Works with Nest program (a decision that has now been somewhat mitigated), I checked in with IFTTT, a company that suddenly seemed like its days were numbered. I spoke with Linden … [Read more...]
The good and bad inside Google’s new home privacy policy
One of the reasons Google is killing its Works with Nest program is because it needs to lock down the security of the Nest devices. If Nest devices have integrations that allow third parties to gather data, Google can't police how those third parties … [Read more...]
Sorry, your hardware is all software now
This week, Google said it would kill its Works with Nest program, which allowed Nest devices to communicate their status and work with devices from other makers in the smart home ecosystem. In the future, all Nest devices will share data with the … [Read more...]
Voice control won’t always need connectivity
Voice control is the next big interaction model for computers. While it's not appropriate for every task, it's excellent for controlling simple devices without the use of keyboards and screens. And since we're putting computing into everything from … [Read more...]
Hey Anki, here’s how to shut down with users in mind
And another one bites the dust. Recode reported earlier this week that Anki, maker of the Vector robot I purchased in October, is shutting down. To be honest I'm a bit shocked, especially after learning that Anki had raised $200 million in total … [Read more...]
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