Are we ready for big tech to invade our health and wellness? Sure, the FDA is actively trying to figure out how to regulate software-based medical devices and AI, but are consumers ready to buy a medical device from Amazon? Or Comcast? This week, we … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for March 29, 2019
Wyze adds home smarts on the cheap: After announcing a $20 million funding round and one million WyzeCams sold, Wyze is following up with its next low-cost product, the Wyze Sense. This is a $20 add-on package of products, available in May, that … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 15, 2019
InfluxData scored $60M: When it comes to the internet of things, there is a whole class of companies that believe it needs new methods of dealing with data. InfluxData, which just raised $60 million led by Norwest Venture Partners and … [Read more...]
Podcast: Amazon’s Eero buy and RISC-V
There were several acquisitions this week and the end of two prominent IoT platforms to cover, so Kevin and I had a lot to talk about. We kick off the show with Amazon's purchase of mesh Wi-Fi company Eero and then segue into a conversation about … [Read more...]
The Hubitat Elevation hub isn’t for everyone but it’s great for home automation
When it comes to smart home hubs, there are two very different audiences. There are mass-market consumers that mainly want a plug-and-play type system such as a SmartThings or Wink hub. Then there are the tinkerers who want more control over their … [Read more...]