This week's show starts off with a conversation about Thread because it's clear that it's going to become an important radio for the future of the smart home. We explain why before discussing an update to LoRaWAN and an alternative to the big … [Read more...]
Podcast: Startups get ARM IP for free
ARM is expanding access to its chip designs to startups that have raised less than $5 million through its Flexible Access program. Kevin and I explain why this is a big deal and then go on to discuss a new gesture-based interface that could be either … [Read more...]
Can three startups take on Amazon and Google in voice?
Voice is hot. It is rapidly becoming an accepted way of interacting with computers and even everyday objects as computers become embedded in those objects. Shouting for Siri to find an address or asking Alexa to turn on the lights is now commonplace … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, July 14, 2017
Voice startup gets $11 million: Jstar, the company behind Josh.ai, got $11 million to build a higher-end connected home hub that has voice as its primary user interface. The system, which is sold through dealers, isn't exactly flying off the shelves … [Read more...]