This week we kick off the show discussing several smart devices that might provide a modicum of security or comfort in case of weather disasters associated with climate change. After that, we start the long goodbye to 3G and discuss how companies are … [Read more...]
Lowe’s will seek a buyer for its Iris smart home business
Lowe's plans to seek a buyer for its Iris smart home business as part of an overall effort by the home improvement store to restructure its operations. In its financial results call Tuesday, Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said the company intends to exit … [Read more...]
Walmart demands smart home vendors support Google Home
Walmart is asking companies that want to sell smart home products to make sure those products work with Google Home. The retailer has instructed potential suppliers to ensure that their products support Google Home, and if they also support Amazon … [Read more...]
Dead IoT products still live on retail shelves
Connected products aren't like traditional gadgets, which may last long after the original manufacturer goes defunct. In many cases, a connected product dies when its company does. This is inconvenient, but not surprising. It's even becoming a … [Read more...]