This week Kevin and I discuss Allegion's acquisition of Yonomi, and what that means for those of you using the cloud service or consumers using the app. We then turn to a mention of the rebranding of GE Lighting after its acquisition by Savant last … [Read more...]
The smart home will change insurance, but it will take time
Several years ago, I believed that the high cost of smart home gear combined with a lack of clear use cases meant that insurance firms would end up paying for many of the connected devices designed for homeowners. I theorized that insurers would pay … [Read more...]
Podcast: Apple, ARM and more IoT security challenges
This week's show kicks off with Kevin and I discussing Nvidia's $40 billion plan to buy ARM. After that, we talk about Google's upcoming event, a gesture interface for Nest thermostats, and the news from the Apple event. From there we talk about … [Read more...]
Wink shows how COVID-19 is clearing out the smart home
After 20 years of business reporting, I feel like I've seen...not everything, but an awful lot. Then on Wednesday afternoon, Wink, the smart home hub owned by Will.i.am's investment firm, posted a blog and sent a notification to app users that next … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, December 6 2019
Here's a roundup of IoT news that caught our attention this week. To receive this summary in your inbox every Friday, subscribe to the newsletter. A slideshow of IoT startups! I don't love slideshows, but I'll click through a good one, such as … [Read more...]