This week's show starts off with a conversation about Thread because it's clear that it's going to become an important radio for the future of the smart home. We explain why before discussing an update to LoRaWAN and an alternative to the big … [Read more...]
How smart devices can create a national “health map” for tackling epidemics
As we continue another week of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s interesting to see how countries are using smart devices and services to enforce lockdowns. The solutions range from tracking locations of individuals at the state level to … [Read more...]
8 smart devices and services for home workouts when the gym is closed
With most gyms now closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, it can be more difficult to get a good workout in. It can be especially difficult if you’re the type of person that thrives on group exercise classes right now. Still, there are some ways to use … [Read more...]
Amazon missed a huge opportunity by not buying Fitbit
After two months of rumors that Fitbit was looking for a buyer and that Google was potentially interested, we now know this was true: Google announced its acquisition plan for Fitbit two weeks ago. And I suggested to current Fitbit device fans that … [Read more...]