Smart Places for the Rest of Us
As Internet of Things (IoT) devices proliferate, they should also become easier to connect and potentially relocate. Continue reading Smart Places for the Rest of Us
Tag: automation
New Smart Home System? Now What?
So, you got a brand new smart home kit… what is your smart home (or office or whatever) really capable of? Continue reading New Smart Home System? Now What?
Beep-less Alerts From Staples Connect
Staples Connect will integrate “ambient alert updates” later this year, allowing a connected light bulb to signal users rather than app notifications. Continue reading Beep-less Alerts From Staples Connect
Revolv Turns To Dust. Does HomeKit Win?
PREMIUM CONTENT: What to do about “hub fatigue” for the Internet of Things? There have been tremendous developments… with amazingly little fanfare. Continue reading Revolv Turns To Dust. Does HomeKit Win?
HomeKit Isn’t Apple Pie, It’s The Recipe
One Apple rumor that came to fruition at WWDC has underwhelmed, perhaps because what HomeKit, Apple’s small entry into smart places, does isn’t clear. Continue reading HomeKit Isn’t Apple Pie, It’s The Recipe
Gateway Drug to Connected Devices
An engineer from Ohio is launching a massive open online course (MOOC) to teach the rest of us to geek out and build your own connected devices. Continue reading Gateway Drug to Connected Devices
Staples Attaches To The Connected Home
Staples, the largest office products company in the world, announced the launch of Staples Connect — an automation system including a universal hub, app and connected devices. Continue reading Staples Attaches To The Connected Home
Smart Automation Systems for Dumb Spaces
The realm of home automation is growing in both acceptance and usefulness. As technology, especially wireless technology, has improved, the opportunities for after-market and do-it-yourself automation have increased. The Architechnologist looks into the different paths a consumer might take within the DIY automation world. Continue reading Smart Automation Systems for Dumb Spaces
Tech Trends of 2013 (and the two reasons they will fail)
We take a look ahead at some of the technology that could make the leap to the consumer in 2013… and why they likely won’t. Continue reading Tech Trends of 2013 (and the two reasons they will fail)
Digital Life According To AT&T
AT&T presented an exclusive first look at some of their new devices and services, including the Galaxy Camera, Nokia Lumia 920 and their own home automation platform, ATT Digital Life. Continue reading Digital Life According To AT&T