This week on the show, Kevin and I talk about Lowe's putting the Iris smart home system on the block, Apple buying Silk Labs and why now is a perfect time to pull the trigger on the smart home device you've been eyeing. We then dug deep on a swath of … [Read more...]
Lowe’s will seek a buyer for its Iris smart home business
Lowe's plans to seek a buyer for its Iris smart home business as part of an overall effort by the home improvement store to restructure its operations. In its financial results call Tuesday, Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said the company intends to exit … [Read more...]
Walmart demands smart home vendors support Google Home
Walmart is asking companies that want to sell smart home products to make sure those products work with Google Home. The retailer has instructed potential suppliers to ensure that their products support Google Home, and if they also support Amazon … [Read more...]
Lowe’s has a smart home store within the store
A few months ago, I mentioned to Stacey that my local Lowe’s had a dedicated smart home store filled with products. I happened to go to Lowe’s earlier this week since we’re redoing one of our rooms and I spent some time looking over the smart home … [Read more...]
Dead IoT products still live on retail shelves
Connected products aren't like traditional gadgets, which may last long after the original manufacturer goes defunct. In many cases, a connected product dies when its company does. This is inconvenient, but not surprising. It's even becoming a … [Read more...]