This week Kevin and I kick off the show with our thoughts on the future of hearables before explaining why we think Apple joined the Thread Group and what it means for future HomeKit products. From there we talked about a new report suggesting that … [Read more...]
Podcast: New Wi-Fi standards and robots
The Wi-Fi Alliance has created a new standard for mesh networks, and Kevin and I are on top of it, discussing what it means, who’s participating, and whether or not it matters. We then tackle Sigfox’s new sensorand network in a box offering before … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s IoT strategy gives away the edge to sell the cloud
Microsoft's IoT strategy came into sharper focus during the keynote at Microsoft Build Monday. The software company is betting on the cloud, while acknowledging the needs of those at the edge. Microsoft is building tools to link its Azure cloud and … [Read more...]
Why an Amazon Alexa-powered home robot makes sense
Earlier this week, news broke that Amazon is reportedly building a domestic robot. The robot’s codename of “Vesta” is the Roman god for hearth, house and family. Ironically, it was earlier this month on the IoT Podcast that we debated robots as a … [Read more...]
Podcast: Stacey and Kevin debate robots
Intel said it would sell its nine-year-old IoT acquisition Wind River to private equity firm TPG this week. We explain why, and offer some context on the deal. Driven by Spotify’s public listing, I suggest how it can improve its service for … [Read more...]