FarmBOX is a DIY plant management system: It’s hard to believe that a meager $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 can help you grow indoor plants like a master gardener. OK, it takes more than just the $5 compute board; you’ll need a compatible camera sensor, a … [Read more...]
Podcast: Amazon’s turning Alexa into the brains of the home
This week's show focuses on Amazon's new devices and services launched Wednesday. Kevin and I talk about Amazon's direction with Alexa as the manager of your life. We also gawp at the price iRobot is charging for its latest iteration of the Roomba … [Read more...]
Amazon doesn’t need a phone. Alexa will be everywhere.
Amazon launched a profusion of sensor-filled speakers, cameras, and televisions as well as services from its Eero Wi-Fi business and Ring security business on Wednesday as it doubled down on its idea of ambient intelligence. Basically, Amazon is … [Read more...]
Podcast: The FTC eyes Amazon’s iRobot buy
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into Amazon's decision to purchase the maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners for $1.7 billion. The agency this week asked Amazon and iRobot for more information about the deal, so Kevin and I took a moment to explain … [Read more...]
Everything I could find out about Amazon’s Sidewalk Network
This story was first published on Sept. 16, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. Since Amazon announced its Sidewalk Network in 2019, I've been eagerly awaiting the Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) for the internet of things. But since Amazon turned … [Read more...]
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