Hayo The IoT-powered smart home has caught the tech world’s fancy for years, promising domestic command at your fingertips. But beyond set-and-forget environmental preferences, connected devices are usually configured via smartphone app or voice-controlled through a hub. But if you want to flick on your IoT machines with a wave or table tap, Hayo will …
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Logitech has announced a new version of the app for its ZeroTouch Android smartphone mounts (there is no iPhone version) that incorporates Amazon’s Alexa voice-controlled digital assistant. Once ZeroTouch owners install the new app, they’ll gain a raft of new features, including the ability to control any Alexa-compatible device in their smart home, even if …
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We have worked hard with our engineering team to make this next stretch goal a possibility and will continue to see what other integrations are attainable so everyone can take advantage of these advanced features. Durham, NC (PRWEB) February 07, 2017 Inirv React is the first smart knob and sensor combination that has the potential …
According to a recent Salsify Research Report, EchoCove Research surveyed Ecommerce executives at 250 brands and retailers on the state of product content in their organizations today, and how brands and retailers must partner to meet shopper demands. The results show a clear divide across the industry, says the report, as retailers value product content …
Mizuho Financial Group has announced the development of a secure FinTech payment platform to be used by connected IoT (internet of things) devices such as connected cars and vehicles, smart home devices, wearables and more. It is one of the earliest efforts by a bank to provide account access to customers through smart devices beyond …
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/EINPresswire.com/ — AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS–(Marketwired – February 07, 2017) – ISE 2017 – Stand 9-D160 — The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISE 2017. The Alliance is also demoing a brand new installation toolkit to make installation and …
By Alix Martichoux, San Francisco Chronicle Updated 5:49 pm, Monday, February 6, 2017 Amazon is celebrating Black History Month in a new way this February. If you want to know how, just ask Alexa. The Amazon Echo is now equipped with the ability to educate users on the accomplishments of black men and women in America. …
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Ever since Amazon created Alexa, the digital assistant inside their smart speakers, she’s been stealing the show. She has a special app (Amazon Alexa) that lets you take control of Amazon Echos, Echo Dots, and Amazon Taps. She can order your coffee, start your car, and follow a numerous amount of other commands. Alexa is …
Getty Creative Citizens of Louisville, Kentucky just got a way to make their smart homes even smarter, thanks to IFTTT and the local city government. According to an announcement from Mayor Greg Fischer, the city has launched its own IFTTT channel that can tie public air quality data directly to smart home devices and other …
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The popularity of smart homes is on the rise but with it comes increased concerns about security. Now an article in CBR online.com asks if machine learning will be the answer. It’s expected that by 2020 there will be 40.9 billion active wireless connected devices, largely consisting of non-herb devices such as sensors. By the …