What happens when the smart home meets the metaverse? We talk about the potential for better user interfaces and home mapping if we build digital twins of the home in a metaverse, while also discussing the potential of UWB to expand the amount of … [Read more...]
Amazon’s latest FCC filing hints at Sidewalk expansion plans
Amazon has asked the FCC to approve an outdoor Sidewalk-capable device called the Amazon Sidewalk Ring Bridge Pro, which is designed for professional installation as opposed to being a consumer-oriented technology. This signals that Amazon is … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Nov. 5, 2021
Phyn launches a smaller, cheaper leak detection system: Phyn, which makes devices that can scan for leaks and even shut off water in case of leak detection, has launched a new product. The Phyn Plus, Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff, is a smaller, … [Read more...]
Helium built a network and now it has customers
It seems like this week's newsletter is all about networks. For this story, I'm returning once again to talk about Helium's low-power wide-area (LPWAN) LoRaWAN network. I can't help but be impressed by the speed at which Helium has managed to build … [Read more...]
RAKwireless launched a consumer miner for Helium’s IoT network
RAKwireless, which makes IoT gateways and hotspots for Helium's IoT network under the CalChip brand, is launching a new Helium hotspot and miner designed for the mainstream consumer. The device is called MNTD, and it will cost $400. The big bonus for … [Read more...]