Announced last May, Belkin finally delivered its WeMo Bridge eight months later. This $39.99 device does one thing and one thing only: It brings Apple HomeKit support to WeMo switches and plugs. I bought the Bridge as soon as it was available, and it … [Read more...]
IoT for renters: 7 devices to make your home smarter
I get a lot of plaintive requests for articles that cover IoT for renters, so I'm pulling together a list for those who aren't lucky enough to be able to tear up their walls or remove their locks in the quest for a fully automated and smart home. By … [Read more...]
How the Internet of Things Will Change War
This week on The Internet of Things Podcast, Stacey Higginbotham talks with Tarek Abdelzaher, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. He’s part of a team that won a research grant from the U.S. Army Research … [Read more...]
Big Ass Fans discusses lessons learned from connected products
In this week's Internet of Things Podcast, Stacey Higginbotham interviews Landon Borders of Big Ass Fans about his company's experience building a connected ceiling fan. It’s a look at the beginnings of the internet of things and also shows off … [Read more...]
Meet Eero’s new routers and see how Aclima uses IoT to stop pollution
There was a lot of Wi-Fi news this week with new routers and services from Eero. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi Alliance has created a certification program for builders to ensure that newly constructed homes get the best in-home coverage available. Since I … [Read more...]