Last summer, I reviewed the Firewalla Blue, a small connected box that promised to help monitor and secure my smart home. I was very impressed by the device back then so when the company offered to loan me their new Firewalla Gold product, I jumped … [Read more...]
Podcast: Should I put my IoT devices on a guest network?
This week's Internet of Things Podcast is a bit different from our typical format. Instead of discussing a range of topics and sharing a guest interview, we're tackling the question we get so often from our listeners who are rightfully concerned … [Read more...]
IoT gifts that don’t suck
This year, I wanted to avoid giving IoT gifts, partly because I hadn't tested as many products as I normally do and partly because I think everyone is pretty turned off by the potential for security risks and privacy encroachments. I have seen at … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for July 26, 2019
IoT security questions? Start here: This report from the Industrial Internet Consortium is my new favorite resource for explaining security concepts related to IoT devices and networking. It lays out exactly what tools are available and how they … [Read more...]
Podcast: Google’s Nest exec isn’t into smart homes
This week's show kicks off with Kevin and I discussing how Google's head of IoT isn't a believer in the smart home. Except he is. He just calls it something else, and we explain his rationale for doing so. We also explain why I am so excited about … [Read more...]