This week Swedish lock company Assa Abloy said it would buy August, the maker connected locks. I also found out that Immedia, the company that makes the Blink cameras and alarm system is also on the market. Blink didn’t respond to my inquiry about it … [Read more...]
Meet the Tovala oven and its subscription business plan
Adding sensors and connectivity to kitchen devices lets amateurs use tools that were once reserved for pros. Examples include the sous vide cooker, beer brewing equipment and now, steam ovens with the Tovala oven. I've been waiting for this $400 oven … [Read more...]
The future of food: Some thoughts on Amazon buying Whole Foods
Amazon said it would pay $42 per share, or $13.7 billion, to purchase Austin-based high-end grocery chain Whole Foods. This is the kind of deal where you see it, experience a moment of surprise and then move straight to nodding your head thinking, of … [Read more...]
August, Wink and more come to Google Home
Google Home announced 11 smart home partners for the Google Home personal assistant/speaker device. These new partners will enable Google to give the Amazon Echo a run for its money when it comes to controlling devices in the home. It's a section of … [Read more...]