Amazon has acquired the company that makes the Blink line of cameras and a newly launched $99 doorbell. The deal itself doesn't come as a surprise since Immedia Semiconductor, the Boston-based company that makes Blink, has been on the market for … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Dec. 8, 2017
We're beginning the race to the bottom: Last month we included the $20 Wyze camera on our IoT gift guide because it was cheap and good. This week the New York Times explained how the creation of Wyze owes a lot to Amazon -- both its platform and its … [Read more...]
The 2017 IoT Podcast Gift Guide (written version)
Last Friday kicked off the holiday giving season, so my IoT Podcast co-host Kevin Tofel and I have pooled our experiences over the last year to create a list of tried and true devices that make a good gift. Some are for kids, some are for pets, and … [Read more...]
The 2017 IoT Podcast Gift Guide!
You guys, this week’s podcast is all about the toys. Specifically toys for your kids, your dog and your loved ones. In the last year Kevin and I have tried many devices and have compiled our experiences into a gift guide for the connected life. … [Read more...]