Just when I thought the market for home security solutions was saturated, Alula, a company formed by merging ipDatatel and Resolution Products, launched this week with a product that offers security systems to dealers. It's designed for dealers, but … [Read more...]
Why Ring needed to sell and why Amazon bought it
Amazon plans to buy Ring, the maker of a connected doorbell and security system, in a deal that Reuters says is valued at $1 billion. The move is another expansion into home security hardware by Amazon, and a necessary exit for Ring after almost six … [Read more...]
IoT News of the week for Jan. 12, 2018
Instead of the traditional news format, I'm going to offer you a list of small items I learned at CES. Comcast goes big on the smart home: Comcast has made smart home services available to all of its homes that have its most advanced router that … [Read more...]
ADT wins temporary injunction against Ring’s new security system
ADT, which was suing Ring after the video doorbell company hired away most of the employees of Zonoff, has won a temporary injunction against Ring. The injunction, issued Thursday night, will stay in effect throughout the remainder of the trial … [Read more...]
Internet of Things Podcast: Ring’s new security systems and more
On this week's Internet of Things Podcast, Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel discuss Ring's new security system, ADT pairing up with SmartThings and why home security is hot right now. They also talk about a new lighting startup, a new car data and … [Read more...]