2FA? Yay or nay? This list of connected devices is a good place to go to ensure the product you're about to buy offers two-factor authentication — it even lets you know if the authentication will come via a text or an authentication app or device. … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why your IoT device shipments are delayed
We're really excited about radar in this week's episode, so we discuss Ring's new doorbell that added it for motion detection and Apple's patent that plans to use radar for detecting vital signs. We also talk about radar being a feature that Plume … [Read more...]
Thread 101: What you need to know about this smart home protocol in 2021
Can you believe the Thread standard as we know it has been around since 2014? It’s true: It was just six months after Google purchased it that Nest worked with ARM, Samsung, and a handful of other companies to propose the Thread protocol. … [Read more...]
The internet of things can’t save us from climate change
I was born in Texas and lived there for 40 years before moving to Washington State 18 months ago. And so I've been watching the misery unfold there this week by way of texts from my family and friends as well as on social media. I've also been … [Read more...]
Alexa, stop spamming me. Hey Google, you too.
A few weeks ago, my Amazon and Google smart speakers became a lot chattier. After responding to my requests for information, each would offer additional, unrelated information as an aside. Using the phrase "by the way" or "as a side note," both … [Read more...]