Smart homes generate a lot of clutter. I look around my home today and each room has its cluster of white or black devices with glowing LEDs. Most of my outlets sport an unsightly transformer blob that acts as a repeater, a doorbell chime or some … [Read more...]
Meet the Tovala oven and its subscription business plan
Adding sensors and connectivity to kitchen devices lets amateurs use tools that were once reserved for pros. Examples include the sous vide cooker, beer brewing equipment and now, steam ovens with the Tovala oven. I've been waiting for this $400 oven … [Read more...]
Nodle hopes to answer your IoT network prayers
Location. It's everything for the internet of things. Think about how location has changed the smartphone from a handheld computer to a real-time ride-hailing service or a turn-by-turn direction generator. For the internet of things, location can … [Read more...]
WigWag moves from consumer to enterprise IoT
Back in 2013 an Austin, Texas company called WigWag launched a Kickstarter campaign for a hub and sensor that offered a fairly complex recipe-setting service for the time. I called it a "heap of fun" but said that the programming might be daunting … [Read more...]
Home security companies fight to be the gateway drug for smart homes
Home security is a massive industry with security services ranging from a simple Locksmith Austin to security cameras to security sensors. The home security niche is getting interesting and heating up. At the high end, there is a battle between … [Read more...]
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