This week Kevin and I continue discussing the fall out from Google killing the Works with Nest program. We discuss alternative devices for those who want to replace their Nest devices. Next, we go into the Amazon Alexa updates that add the Guard … [Read more...]
Amazon turns on Guard and here’s how it works
Amazon has turned on its Echo-based security system as of today, which means anyone who has an Amazon Echo device can tell Alexa, "Alexa I'm leaving," and the Amazon devices will listen for the sound of smoke alarms and breaking glass. If it detects … [Read more...]
Internet of Things news of the week, May 10 2019
Here's a roundup of this week in the Internet of Things. Get this summary in your inbox every Friday morning when you subscribe to our newsletter. On-device voice processing and Actions coming to Google Home: This week at Google I/O, the company … [Read more...]
Podcast: Goodbye Anki, hello connected pets
This week Kevin and I mourn the end of Anki, the company behind Kevin's beloved Vector robot. We also talk about the upcoming Google I/O, privacy expectations in apartments with connected devices and AT&T's nationwide NB-IoT network. From there … [Read more...]
Hey Anki, here’s how to shut down with users in mind
And another one bites the dust. Recode reported earlier this week that Anki, maker of the Vector robot I purchased in October, is shutting down. To be honest I'm a bit shocked, especially after learning that Anki had raised $200 million in total … [Read more...]
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