Have you ever seen the 1999 movie "Bicentennial Man"? It stars Robin Williams as an android who, over its 200-year lifespan, strives to become human. I won't spoil the plot but instead note that watching this movie 24 years ago gave me hope that I'd … [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...]
Amazon’s device drop: Robots and services and drones, oh my!
After an hour-long product drop by Amazon this morning I'm convinced that we are getting really close to the smart home of my dreams, and I'm increasingly unsure if I want it. Amazon launched a $999.99 home robot called Astro, its Always Home Cam … [Read more...]