The internet of things has a Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) problem. Most people probably look at the huge number wireless protocols and companies trying to send small bits of data wirelessly over long distances and think the problem is that … [Read more...]
This week’s podcast: IoT’s nuclear winter
The Apple HomePod goes on sale this week and Kevin is getting one for the show. We’re not sure if you should yet. We discuss that, and our respective Google Home experiments. We also cover Ring raising money at a big valuation, layoffs in consumer … [Read more...]
Why Amazon’s Echo Show makes me feel lonely
This week on the Internet of Things Podcast... After a week with the Amazon Echo Show I realize that I have no friends–on that device at least. In addition to my review of the Show, Kevin shares a review of the GoControl Z-wave sensor pack he … [Read more...]
Sigfox’s network hits 100 U.S. cities: Does it matter?
Sigfox, the French company building a low-power wireless network for the internet of things, has now covered 20 percent of the U.S. population with its proprietary network. It celebrated the news this week when it said it had achieved its … [Read more...]