ARM is back in our news lineup this week, as Kevin and I discuss who might be interested in buying the chip design company and why it decided not to spin out its IoT assets. We also talk about a new lock that opens with a touch, biometrics on other … [Read more...]
Podcast: These are the features that matter in the smart kitchen
This week's podcast kicks off with a discussion about property owners forcing smart apartments on renters. The discussion was sparked by a series of tweets. Kevin and I discovered the name of the company behind the service and cover some of the … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, May 8, 2017
Here's notable Internet of Things news from the past week. Sirius XM purchased Automatic: In a deal that's likely about data, SiriusXM will pay more than $100 million to buy Automatic, the maker of a connected car device. Automatic dongles plug … [Read more...]
Maybe everyone doesn’t have to be a tech firm
A few months ago I wrote about how every company is becoming a tech firm as a growing number of companies have to contend with digital information about their business or have to produce connected products and services. Maybe I was wrong. While … [Read more...]
Whirlpool has filed to make a connected microwave
With the rush for every company to have an IoT strategy, the FCC is a hotbed of interesting applications, such as this one filed by Whirlpool to make a microwave that connects to your cell phone via Wi-Fi. It has the ability to remotely start and … [Read more...]