On our most recent IoT Podcast, Judy called into our hotline and asked if it makes sense to install wired ethernet in a new home she's having built. And specifically, she's wondering if she should even consider locations such as her garage for wired … [Read more...]
Are cameras the answer to presence detection in the smarthome?
Earlier this week, two semi-related stories caught my eye and got me thinking about a key smart home component that I find has been lacking for the past few years: Presence detection in the smart home. First up was the news about a new feature … [Read more...]
The smart home is still suffering from its Nest hangover
Vivint, which provides monitored security, says it plans to go public through a reverse merger with a Softbank-backed shell corporation. According to the company, most of the money raised through the deal will go to pay down debt. Though a little … [Read more...]
What happens when your smart home data is used against you?
By now, you’ve probably heard about China’s Social Credit scoring system. It combines facial recognition technology with all sorts of personal data to determine if you’re a good citizen. Jaywalk, for example, and you’ll be fined in under a minute, … [Read more...]
Is your smart home strategy for DIYers or pros?
Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about the smart home, mostly because I still haven't connected very many devices in my new place and feel somewhat guilty about it. But the launch this week of a new product from water monitoring company … [Read more...]
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