Thanks to technology, life has become incredibly convenient. We can buy stuff online, talk to family and friends across the country and the globe, and control numerous smart devices through our tablet or smartphone. Those taking advantage of the Internet of things include the world’s largest minority, namely, individuals with disabilities. In addition to the […]
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Smart Homes in 2020 – A Home Transformation Guide
What’s the first picture in your head when you think about a smart home? My guess would be that it’s probably of an app or a voice command turning the lights on in your house. Indeed, it is, but it’s not a complete picture of a proper smart home. Here is: smart homes in 2020, […]
Will the Internet of Things Ever Rule the World?
Every possible entity, whether it is a machine, a satellite, an object that performs their tasks independently using the internet as a medium, has to transfer relevant data. IoT has been the latest leap of faith made by humans. We are basically allotting essential responsibilities to intelligent machines. But, will the internet of things (IoT) […]
How IoT is Infiltrating the Real Estate Market
The Internet of Things is seeping its way into many different industries as more and more connected devices are popping up in everyday items. The real estate industry is no exception as it too is seeing an IoT boom. Internet of Things refers to an infrastructure of technology where devices, such as lighting systems, thermostats, […]
Who are the right partners to get you into more smart homes?
The smart home revolution is still in its early days. Even with the programmable devices that exist already — the thermostats that learn your patterns, the voice-controlled assistants and the lighting that can be customized according to your needs and daily routines — there is still a large unexplored vista ahead of us with the […]
What renters who want a smart home should consider
Single family homes used to have the monopoly on smart home products. Technology not only changes how things are built but it makes them function better. As a marketing director of an IoT company serving multi family and campus communities, I keep a close eye on the big property management companies and developers. I reached […]
Sailing into IoT and AR solutions with smart yachts and more
The Internet of Things (IoT) is now widely used in advanced business spheres, like vehicle manufacturing, machine maintenance, retail business, and more. According to the latest research data, the number of IoT connected devices, which made up ∼4.9 million things in 2015, reached ∼3.9 billion in 2016. See also: With some many choices, how do you […]
Malaysia aims to leap forward in smart home technology
I-City and Huawei have recently combined forces to speed up the development of more advanced smart homes that can track and manage appliances, lights, air conditioners and various other devices. This project is possible due to the popularity of Cloud, Communications and IoT in the marketplace, and is scheduled to target Kuala Lumpur in Comverse@I-City […]
Thermostats stuck at cool as U.K. smart home tech sales flatline
Sales of smart home technology is flat in the U.K. as British consumers consider connected home gadgetry pricey and unimpressive. The Telegraph recently reported on findings from Deliotte’s annual Mobile Consumer Survey. That report returned figures that bode ill for Internet of Things (IoT) technology geared to smart homes. The British consumer’s smart home reticence runs […]
These 5 issues are scaring homeowners away from IoT
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 […]
Smart thermostat market dials up the heat
As ever more connected homes come online, a new study predicts the market for smart thermostats will quadruple to $4.4 billion over the next 10 years. Navigant Research just released a report entitled “Communicating Thermostats, Smart Thermostats, and Associated Software and Services: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts.” The research study anticipates that global revenue for […]
Do we really want to DIY our home automation?
New industry research from Icontrol Networks, the company behind the most widely-distributed connected home platform in the industry, has found exceptionally high satisfaction amongst customers who opted for a professionally installed smart home solution. Icontrol Networks’ DIFM (“Do it for me”) Smart Home Survey revealed more than 96 percent of respondents report they are very satisfied or satisfied with […]
Google invites all to its Nest in Amazon IoT battle
Alphabet’s Google announced it has opened up its Internet of Things (IoT) protocol for its Nest systems, as competition with Amazon for smart home market share heats up. As reported by the Motley Fool, Google launched its first open-source foray for Nest’s Thread protocol, which paves the way for better connectivity between IoT devices from […]
IoT, Easy As A-B-C?
Cayenne is trying to ease building apps for the Internet of Things.
Smart Homes Need Smarter Apps
The software doesn’t live up to the hardware
Security And Convenience Are What’s Making Homes Smarter
Let’s not talk about those easily hacked baby monitors.
Apple’s Fuzzy Vision Of The Smart Home Is Becoming Clearer
More details come into focus. Could a fall announcement be far behind?
Qualcomm Makes Its Bid To Connect Our Future
Why the mobile chipmaker thinks it can drive the Internet of Things.
Now You Can Talk To The Nest
Voice command comes to the Nest smart thermostat.
Smart Home Gadgets: ReadWrite’s 2014 Gift Guide
Make someone master of their domain with our top picks.