It is easy to take for granted the technology we have at our disposal. We flick a switch and the lights go on, we turn on the tap and clean water comes out. We don’t have to worry about the provision of natural gas for cooking. But today, the utilities sector is under pressure to simultaneously… Read more »
While this year’s CES hasn’t necessarily born any great surprises in debuting home tech, it has revealed that smart home tech is becoming the norm rather than niche as more big brands reveal their connected home products to the masses. Last year we saw a lot of the first wave of smart home devices with… Read more »
So, you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone, but it’s the last minute. What do you get someone that has everything? How about a device that connects with… everything? We’ll take a look at five really awesome last minute IoT gift ideas that you can pick up right now at your local electronics store. These… Read more »
Google is releasing a new toolbox that will make connecting Internet of Things (IoT) hardware as simple as writing an Android app. The search firm is showcasing Android Things via a developer preview. The new toolbox will allow IoT devices to push updates or connect to cloud services. See also: Can Amazon’s new Dash connect IoT’s… Read more »
The Internet of Things (IoT) is great—if you want each of your devices to exist in its own connected-but-siloed world. What do I mean? Your Nest thermostat is undeniably smart when it comes to heating and cooling your home. And your Amazon Echo conveniently recites the weather report at the moment you need it. But… Read more »
Bosch reaffirmed its commitment to the smart home at IFA 2016 in Berlin, where it announced three new devices and integration with IFTTT, one of the largest Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. It comes two years after Bosch launched the Home Connect app, an attempt to make the German manufacturer a hub for other smart… Read more »
Real estate franchise Coldwell Banker has signed a supplier agreement with Worthington Group, which will supply a “Smart Home Staging Kit” to affiliated real estate agents to make the house “smart home ready.” The current staging kit consists of six devices – a Nest Smart Thermostat, a Nest Protect smoke alarm and a Nest security camera,… Read more »
London’s high-end department chain Selfridges will begin experimenting with an Internet of Things zone at its flagship Oxford Street store. Electronic products distributor Bullboat will be in charge of stocking the zone, which is located on the ground floor of the famous store. It intends to make the zone an “experience” for shoppers, teaching them… Read more »
When streetlights first lit up New York skies in 1880, Edison was initially revered as a hero. Electric lights were unlike anything his peers had seen before, accustomed as they were to gas lamps and candles, and they cheered to see the new technology go live. However, that awe quickly faded, becoming a major PR… Read more »
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an entirely new platform for developers and engineers, but one thing should remain consistent as we move into this new world, the programming languages. From our limited time checking out IoT projects, developers seem to be utilizing the same languages for their projects, while also integrating some specific changes… Read more »
