While the IoT (Internet of Things) has developed a lot of interesting and increasingly useful applications, it’s still far from its full potential. People are surrounded by more and more devices which collect data for use in specific ways, but relevant collation and seamless use of this information is still lacking. This is where Neura …
Ikea is a company that many people associate with furniture. People do not commonly associate it with technology or smart home advancements. This could soon change. Ikea has introduced the smart . These lights are clearly meant to be simple to use and to appeal to people who would be new to smart home technology. The …
One Startup to Rule Them All… Smart home devices that is So you’ve gotten into the smart home game. First it was a few harmless lights, then the thermostat, and now you’re in deep; Cameras, locks, doorbell. Everything is going great (minus a few compatibility issues) until one day you come home and the door …
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Cortana and Alexa on the same device, and Alexa anywhere Cortana goes Amazon and Microsoft are partnering up to fully integrate their Alexa and Cortana digital assistants. Alexa users can access, albeit awkwardly, Cortana on a range of devices, , and vice versa. The New York Times, reports that Alexa users will need to say “Alexa, open Cortana” …
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Wouldn’t it be nice if all of your smart home devices were easily movable, interchangeable, played nicely together and were practically invisible to boot? This is the idea behind Swidget, a modular smart home system now seeking funds on Kickstarter. At its core, Swidget is just a regular wall outlet, innocuous and unobtrusive. The outlet …
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We are less than one hundred days away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday and if you don’t have your Prime Subscription yet, get it. Amazon Echo Cyber Monday Deals are going to be crazy. Not only will thousands of people become new Echo owners because of huge savings thanks to Cyber Monday deals, but …
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Since the release of the Echo and Alexa, Amazon periodically updates its device with the latest software version, which includes brand new features every week. For this week, Amazon has added support for televisions that aren’t necessarily Alexa compatible out of the box and other TV related devices like the Logitech Harmony and Broadlink products. Using Alexa, …
Amazon’s First Amendment fight has ended before it even began. After pushing back against investigators, Amazon eventually relinquished data from an Echo believed to contain vital information pertaining to 2015 murder. Defendant James Bates, on Friday, agreed to allow police to review the information retained on his smart home assistant. Bates pled not guilty to the murder of Victor …
Dutch electronics giant Philips line of Hue Smart lightbulbs have been on the market for a couple years, but for Philips these years were considered an initial test in the marketplace. Now, the company is ready to roll the product out to a much wider audience with an increased marketing campaign and distribution plan. Hue …
In a smart move from Microsoft, their latest unveiling in the smart home sector is targeted at the aesthetically conscious. Smart Looks Glas is a smart thermostat which is more than just smart, it’s also beautiful. The device, which was revealed by Microsoft in a youtube video last Wednesday, is designed to compete with the likes of …