Voice control is cool, but the future of toggling complex systems of devices — like your home theater or smart home setup — is with gestures. At least, that’s what the developers behind the $150 Singlecue would have you believe. If this device sounds familiar, it’s because we looked at it a few years back […]
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August SL02M02S02 smart lock Capitol, the CE and custom-install distributor, has added August Home to its line card. August Home manufactures smart locks and smart-home access devices, and Capitol added six of its products: AB01M01G01 doorbell cam (silver and dark gray color options), AK01M01G01 smart keypad, AC02 Connect Wi-Fi bridge, and SL02M02S02 smart lock. “The
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There are so many reasons why we shouldn’t connect random electric devices to the internet. There are security fears. Software could malfunction. The devices may not really add to your life in any meaningful way. Or the company that makes your internet-of-things device could just decide they don’t like your tone and turn your device
US cellular giant Verizon has launched the first nationwide commercial 4G LTE Category M1 (Cat M1, or LTE-M) network, which spans 2.4 million square miles, calling it the only Cat M1 network providing scale, coverage and security for customers seeking wireless access solutions for IoT. Verizon’s Cat M1 network is built on a virtualised cloud
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AT&T has partnered with Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama to integrate world wide web-of-issues technologies intended to help operations and infrastructure at the installation. The firm said Wednesday it will set up network-connected sensors at Maxwell AFB and create proof-of-idea demonstrations of intelligent perimeters, gate monitoring, notifications and fleet management, amongst other people. Col. Don Lewis, commander
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The USDA estimates that more than 30% of all food products in the United States are thrown away, costing the nation more than $61 billion per year. This is often due to an inefficient supply chain that struggles to keep produce cool, and therefore fresh enough, from farm to store. The temperature of produce is
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Google is launching a smart speaker that can play music, control Internet of Things devices remotely to led down its rival, Amazon Echo. Google Home is already a worthwhile device for many owners, but its next version may come with additional features packed inside. According to the report, the next version of Google Home may
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In an effort to further enhance online security, two Internet groups have just joined forces. The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) is teaming up with the Internet Society to become an initiative within the Internet Society’s global network of online security members and organizations. “The Internet Society and OTA share the belief that trust is the
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There are two sides to smart home voice assistants. While consumers flock to the devices, including Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and the new Bixby, the expected benefits ride along with a bevy of concerns. The top benefit of smart home voice assistants is the hands-free capability provided while the top concern is a lack of
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The internet of things is gaining a lot of attention these days as this growing network of internet- and Wi-Fi-enabled products are increasingly showing up in homes and bedrooms. This technology lets you do things like print messages on toast, remotely control a pet door with a mobile phone and read today’s weather forecast from a
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