After years of lackluster starts in what I think of as the internet of electricity, we might be at an inflection point thanks to the very real perils of climate change. For at least a decade, companies and energy experts have envisioned a future … [Read more...]
Span is tackling our outdated grid one breaker box at a time
As the urgency of the climate crisis becomes increasingly clear, technology firms are pushing harder toward solutions designed to boost electrification and the use of renewable energy. Solar panels have become more common, for example, as have smart … [Read more...]
Podcast: SmartThings’ new edge strategy
Welcome to this week's episode! We kick it off with a discussion of SmartThing's new focus on the edge with local control and user-derived device handlers. We then dive into four security stories starting with a flaw in the software development kit … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for May 21, 2021
Span releases a second-generation smart electrical panel: As we electrify our homes and add electric vehicles to our garages we're either going to need a lot more juice or a better way to manage the electricity coming into the home. Span's a startup … [Read more...]
Podcast: Apple’s AirTags and greener devices
The week's Apple event is the star of the podcast, with Kevin and I spending time noting a smart use of iPhone sensors with the new Apple TV 4K. We then discuss the AirTags tech, the implications for consumers, frustrated competitors, and the things … [Read more...]