As it prepares for the launch of a smart home interoperability standard, the Zigbee Alliance has changed its name to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) and will broaden its scope. At the same time, the working group within the CSA previously … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 19, 2021
This DARPA research on IoT security offers some home: DARPA, the defense departments research group, launched a hacking competition last year and the results are better than one might think. Hackers tried to attack a secure IoT chip developed through … [Read more...]
Podcast: Presidential Pelotons and data accountability
This week's show kicks off with Kevin and I discussing a smart camera vulnerability before digging into what it means when the White House becomes a smart home. We then discuss Wi-Fi 6E and what it means for IoT. Next up: new devices from Signify … [Read more...]
Emplacement wants to help stop the internet of trash
I moved this week, and as part of the process have generated a pile of old and unused IoT devices that I can't bear to trash because I hate the idea of so much electronic waste going into the landfill. I also have complicated feelings about bubble … [Read more...]
Philips Hue Sync Box: An entertaining lighting addition for movies and games
For as long as I've been writing here and podcasting with Stacey, I've generally stayed away from Philips Hue products. The main reason is that I haven't wanted numerous bridges and hubs around the house. Instead, I'd rather have a single hub at most … [Read more...]