Will.i.am is really into IoT: First the entertainer's investment firm bought the Wink smart home hub and now his company i.am+ raised $117 million to build Omega, an enterprise voice platform. The startup's first customer is Deutsche Telekom, which … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Nov. 3, 2017
Ayla raises $60 million: The seven-year-old platform as a service company, which helps businesses bring their devices online, has raised $60 million in funding from Sunsea Telecommunications Co. Ltd. and Run Liang Tai Fund. The money wasn't needed … [Read more...]
The future is here and tech firms own it
My obsession with the internet of things is in part an obsession with understanding the future. It's awesome when a moment comes along that perfectly encapsulates the future you've vaguely envisioned. Wednesday's Google event was such a moment for … [Read more...]
Interview with Nest’s Matt Rogers and a look at Amazon’s new gear
On this week's The Internet of Things Podcast, Stacey Higginbotham interviews Matt Rogers, co-founder and VP of Engineering at Nest. They discuss the rationale behind the new Nest Security system and where Nest is heading. They also talk about … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, September 25 2017
Here's what caught our attention in IoT last week. Get this news summary in your inbox every Friday when you subscribe to our newsletter. Nest's new gear is a big deal: Yes, some people were underwhelmed by an expensive me-too security system, but … [Read more...]