I'm writing this article on the roof deck of my house two stories up from my modem. If I had a traditional Wi-Fi network, attempting to do much while so far from the router would result in pathetic connectivity. (And I certainly wouldn't be streaming … [Read more...]
Home security companies fight to be the gateway drug for smart homes
Home security is a massive industry with security services ranging from a simple Locksmith Austin to security cameras to security sensors. The home security niche is getting interesting and heating up. At the high end, there is a battle between … [Read more...]
Comcast takes the smart home beyond its service footprint
Keep an eye on Comcast. Usually I'd say this with a bit of doomy foreshadowing in my voice and I'd go on to share its latest depredations on network neutrality. When it comes to the smart home, however, Comcast is worth watching for friendlier … [Read more...]
Comcast’s Platform Plans Revealed
On this week’s podcast I speak with Daniel Herscovici, the head of Comcast’s Xfinity Home program, and he has some big ambitions. He is in charge of the smart home platform that aims to take over a huge number of homes in the US. We talk about the … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: OneEvent can predict your next catastrophe
The 11 full-time employees of OneEvent have some strange jobs. For example, they spend hours setting things on fire, from Christmas trees to buildings. Or they flood homes, rapidly or slowly. All of this is in the name of building a generalized … [Read more...]
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