Want to build a DIY Matter device? SparkFun has released a Thing Plus Matter board that has a Matter-certified module from Silicon Labs and includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread/Zigbee connectivity. The board will sell for $24.95 and is designed for … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why did Apple join the Thread Group?
This week Kevin and I kick off the show with our thoughts on the future of hearables before explaining why we think Apple joined the Thread Group and what it means for future HomeKit products. From there we talked about a new report suggesting that … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for May 25, 2018
Siemens snaps up Enlighted: Possibly to counter Osram’s 2017 purchase of Digital Lumens, Siemens is acquiring Enlighted for an undisclosed amount. Enlighted supplies smart IoT systems for business, but the company’s core products are its lighting … [Read more...]
The Senate’s IoT security bill won’t do much, but here’s what could make an impact
Let's talk about toys. Technically, we're going to talk about toys as a smarter path to thinking about regulating IoT device security, but I promise there will be teddy bears. This week four Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to regulate the … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about Bluetooth Mesh
If you want to learn about Bluetooth Mesh (and everyone in the Internet of Things should), then this week's Internet of Things Podcast is for you. Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel give their initial thoughts on Bluetooth Mesh, and then the … [Read more...]