You can turn your old iPad into a smart home hub that works like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Karisa Langlo/CNET There’s a rumor that the new iPad Mini 6 is coming this fall, just in time for the holiday season. It’s expected to have a USB-C port, a Smart […]
Smart cities promised urban tech utopias. So where are they?
Early in the pandemic, Sidewalk Labs — an offshoot of Google — announced it was shutting down a big project in Toronto called Quayside. It was meant to be a testing ground for smart-city concepts, a hyperconnected neighborhood from the ground up, with things like an underground network of package-delivery […]
A closer look at today’s tiny house tech
The tiny house has emerged as a popular solution to an increasingly unaffordable housing market. These homes, which often cost less than one-fifth of a traditional house, have also become innovation centers. In the pursuit of maximizing such a small space, developers and owners have fully embraced new technologies. When you think […]
Lumary Changes the Game Again with New Product Slated to Affordably Make Lighting a Luxury Lifestyle
Smart ceiling light now in production. Three different lamp beads to control color, color temperature, and brightness. Smart lighting from a game-changing company creates more than ambiance with doable luxury at the fingertips. Home lighting should be interesting and intelligent, so it can seamlessly interact with people.” — Jack Smith […]
IoT device makers: You have some interface design opportunities – Stacey on IoT
This week began my quest for a Masters degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. What does that have to do with the Internet of Things? Nothing by itself. But my first and only class this semester is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and I’m finding that much of HCI can be […]
Samsung SmartThings Edge Platform Unveiled for Smart Home Drivers
Samsung is embracing a new smart home ecosystem that is not in the cloud but locally based called Samsung SmartThings Edge. The new platform, which was released in beta, targets third-party app developers and those who write drivers for devices integrating with SmartThings in the smart home,. Announced in a […]
Alabama’s Smart Home Experts Share How Automation Can Help Seniors Living Alone
Sphere Audio Video has published its latest article on home automation for seniors and elderly living alone. It provides tips and ideas on how to use various smart devices to make life easier but also helps monitor your loved ones. Birmingham, United States – August 25, 2021 /NewsNetwork/ — An […]
Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement
As we reflect on recent events and how they fit into a much larger history of discrimination, we’re also taking time to celebrate and acknowledge the many achievements of the AAPI community. We asked several of our partner companies what they’re doing to honor AAPI Heritage Month at work, and […]
Four Steps to Increase Returns on Your Digital Investments
Four Steps to Increase Returns on Your Digital Investments A major utility was preparing to capitalize on emerging trends in smart home technology, electric mobility, and sustainability—with the goal of increasing customer satisfaction through personalization and user-friendly interfaces. This transformation included developing new business models and product offerings. EY worked […]
The Best Automations for Smart Lights and Bulbs
Smart lighting is better than it’s ever been: There’s a myriad of smart lights and smart bulbs for every possible location or socket, all of them equipped with extra features that can be controlled with an app on your mobile device. But what exactly are you supposed to do with […]