I'm pretty sure that, for most people, 2021 isn't going to be one of fond remembrances. For Kevin and I, it has been a year of reckoning, as people continue to lose trust in technology and the companies that sell consumer gadgets. Add to that the … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for July 16, 2021
Why I choose Android phones over Apple phones: This is a silly title, I know, but it's also accurate as this article breaks down why consumer choice is so essential in technology and how much of that choice is eroded by big companies trying to build … [Read more...]
Nanoleaf’s new lights are a Scandinavian design dream
I make no secret of my love for Nanoleaf light panels. Sure, they don't solve a problem or add convenience like much of my smart home gear. They also aren't cheap. And yet, I still want to cover my walls in them as tech-inspired wall decor. The … [Read more...]
Eye-gaze tracking on a smart display: The next smart home interface?
Earlier this week, Google introduced Look to Speak, an experimental Android app that brings input access for those who can’t speak or physically type. Look to Speak uses the camera of an Android phone to track the eye gaze of a user, allowing them to … [Read more...]
How to use your phone’s GPS location to change a Nest thermostat between Home and Away mode
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Dean called in to our podcast hotline with a question about having his Nest thermostat automatically turn on when he gets near his home. He used to use IFTTT for this, but it no longer works. He’s wondering how … [Read more...]