As it prepares for the launch of a smart home interoperability standard, the Zigbee Alliance has changed its name to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) and will broaden its scope. At the same time, the working group within the CSA previously … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for August 7, 2020
Which costs count when it comes to connected hardware? Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has accused Amazon of predatory pricing for selling Alexa devices at a loss. Amazon has admitted to subsidizing the costs of its devices when they go on sale, but … [Read more...]
What are good outdoor connected bulbs for very cold climates?
On the most recent IoT Podcast, our voicemail hotline delivered a 2-for-1 special: We were asked a pair of separate but very related questions about connected outdoor bulbs. First, Dean asked what lights could be used outside given that he lives in … [Read more...]
Podcast: Lutron has saved the smart bulb!
This week, Lutron introduced the Aurora dimmer switch, which attaches to a traditional light switch to control your smart bulbs without any need of an electrician or tools. We love it! We also discuss the launch of Wyze's light bulbs and newly added … [Read more...]
How to power a device using dirt, sweat or bacteria poop
I just got back from speaking at ARM's annual tech event in Santa Clara, and I came back feeling confident in my vision for the future of our connected world but still wondering how we're going to get there. I'm with SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son … [Read more...]