We're as excited as you guys to hear about Amazon's upcoming devices, but we don't devote too much time to them this week. Instead, we focus on the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit that Amazon unveiled and the alleged new Google Home hub. I also share my … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for August 2, 2018
JBL Link View pre-orders begin: Following the recent release of Lenovo’s Smart Display, JBL now has its own Google Home entry, the Link View; pre-orders have begun at $249. The functionality is identical to that of Lenovo’s model; JBL even included … [Read more...]
Why insurance firms are stalling on IoT
The news this week that Amazon is looking into some form of home insurance product seems fairly speculative, but it's not an insane idea. The Information reported the story, with a lot of disclaimers, and quoted one anonymous source at Amazon who … [Read more...]
Home security companies fight to be the gateway drug for smart homes
Home security is a massive industry with security services ranging from a simple Locksmith Austin to security cameras to security sensors. The home security niche is getting interesting and heating up. At the high end, there is a battle between … [Read more...]