One of my favorite devices at CES was Cubit. The product is a sort of next-generation tape measure that does away with a lot of the calculations one does when trying to hang a picture or install shelves. The Cubit, made by a company called Plott, … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: Atomiton wants to make software for things
Jane Ren, one of the original founders of GE's digital business, has a big mission. For decades software has been designed so people can interface with computers. But in the coming era of things talking to things, we need software so things can … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: The biggest threat to IoT silicon vendors
Anyone who plays around with connected devices is probably familiar with the ESP 8266, a tiny chip from Espressif Systems, that sports Wi-Fi and a microcontroller and costs a fraction of what a similar chip from NXP or Atmel might cost. I have kept … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: IOTAS is using Z-wave for smart apartments
Connected homes are all the rage, but connected hotels, dorms and even apartments have lagged despite offering some big advantages for property owners. This summer the Wynn is putting Amazon Echo units in its rooms and now apartment dwellers may soon … [Read more...]
Nuro has a bright idea for intelligent lighting
Light switches are a sticking point in the smart home. If you have installed a smart bulb, the light switch becomes a source of tension, because if someone turns it off, your smart bulbs stop working. But replacing the switches themselves is an … [Read more...]