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We often talk about LoRa, or Long Range communication radios, as they relate to IoT devices. More specifically these days, we focus on LoRaWAN. But do you really understand what LoRaWAN is, and more importantly, why it’s important for the IoT? This … [Read more...]
These three technologies will kick off the next smart home age
We've spent five years since the last big breakthrough in the smart home. When Amazon added home control to its Echo speakers in March 2015 it created a new user interface and platform that brought more devices together. Since then Amazon has made … [Read more...]
Podcast: How AWS plans to take on the IoT
This week Amazon announced several new services ahead of its re:Invent event next week including news about Alexa Voice Services and the IoT elements of the cloud. We also touch base about Wink's latest problem and try to explain the kerfuffle on … [Read more...]
RoomMe brings personalized presence controls to the smart home but consistency is an issue
I've lost track of how many years that I've called for personal presence in the home. And by "personal presence" I mean smarts that tell my house who is in what room and then control lights, music or other devices based on that context. So when I … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for September 6, 2019
Litmus Automation raises $7M: Edge computing company Litmus Automation has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Litmus customer Mitsubishi Corporation. The investment brings Litmus Automation’s total funding to $12.6 million and will help the … [Read more...]