Well, this is a blow to DIY security systems: Think your Nest cam or Ring doorbell is going to identify thieves after they rob your home? Or stop them? Think again. This story notes that thieves are using Wi-Fi jamming devices to disable security … [Read more...]
Podcast: Hacking sensors and securing medical devices
This week's show starts with an overview of the reviews for the new second generation HomePod and a deep dive into the security mess that Anker has made with its Eufy smart home cameras. We then dig into some earnings from IoT chip providers NXP and … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for October 7, 2022
This week's IoT news was compiled and written by Kevin C. Tofel The Pixel Tablet morphs into a Nest Hub: Along with the Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and new Nest products, Google this week showed off the Pixel Tablet. You can’t buy this Android tablet … [Read more...]
Podcast: Three IoT acquisitions and the infrastructure bill
This week's show focuses on three big deals happening in the IoT sector and a meaty enterprise IoT report. First up, we discuss ADT buying SunPro Solar for $825 million, which represents yet another deal bringing energy management to the smart home. … [Read more...]
Level raises $100M and acquires a smart apartment company
Level Home, the maker of a slick smart lock, has raised an additional $100 million in a Series C round of funding, as well as completing an all-stock deal to buy multi-family residential software company Dwelo. The two moves are part of a master plan … [Read more...]