This week’s podcast covers our thinking on Amazon’s new Sidewalk network, but not the devices the retailer launched on Thursday. As part of the network conversation, we also discussed LoRaWAN network operator Senet’s new $16 million in funding before detailing three upcoming products from Wyze. We then talked about sharing Alexa routines, Google’s new mystery … Continue reading Episode 287: Amazon’s new network and cleaner air from 3M The post Episode 287: Amazon’s new network and cleaner air fr...
Sep 24, 2020•59 min
This week’s show kicks off with Kevin and I discussing Nvidia’s $40 billion plan to buy ARM. After that, we talk about Google’s upcoming event, a gesture interface for Nest thermostats, and the news from the Apple event. From there we talk about alternatives to IFTTT in case you don’t want to pay for a … Continue reading Episode 286: Apple, ARM and more IoT security challenges The post Episode 286: Apple, ARM and more IoT security challenges appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 17, 2020•55 min
This week the show starts with an overview on IFTTT’s new paid plan and then dives into the recent update on Project Connected Home over IP. There’s not a lot of news, but the effort is still progressing, which is something. We also discuss the new long-range Z-Wave standard, a new court ruling on geofencing … Continue reading Episode 285: All about IFTTT’s new paid plan The post Episode 285: All about IFTTT’s new paid plan appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 10, 2020•56 min
This week’s show starts off with the FBI’s concerns about the Ring doorbell, then news about Apple and Google making their COVID-19 exposure notification framework easier for states to use. We discuss consolidation in the smart apartment market, vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Azure Sphere and then dive into a heap of newly launched devices. First up … Continue reading Episode 284: Amazon Halo, the FBI and smart cars The post Episode 284: Amazon Halo, the FBI and smart cars appeared first on IoT ...
Sep 03, 2020•54 min
ARM is back in our news lineup this week, as Kevin and I discuss who might be interested in buying the chip design company and why it decided not to spin out its IoT assets. We also talk about a new lock that opens with a touch, biometrics on other locks, and Fitbit’s new wearables. … Continue reading Episode 283: Cloudflare’s CEO on ethics and building out edge computing The post Episode 283: Cloudflare’s CEO on ethics and building out edge computing appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of ...
Aug 27, 2020•58 min
This week’s show kicks off with the Bluetooth SIG’s effort to bring Bluetooth-based contact tracing to individuals who might not have phones, and then segues into what’s behind the Z-Wave Alliance’s organizational shakeup. After that, we pause to remember the passing of Verizon’s IoT platform dreams and cover the end (or maybe just a momentary … Continue reading Episode 282: Philips Hue has high hopes for Project CHIP The post Episode 282: Philips Hue has high hopes for Project CHIP appeared fir...
Aug 20, 2020•55 min
This week on the IoT podcast we begin by talking about what the widespread adoption of ultrawideband chips in phones could mean for the IoT. From there, it’s on to Google’s always-listening software update, humans coming back into the QA loop, and earthquake detection on Android phones (there’s another earthquake project too!). Kevin also asks … Continue reading Episode 281: Manufacturing trends during the pandemic The post Episode 281: Manufacturing trends during the pandemic appeared first on ...
Aug 13, 2020•53 min
This week’s show kicks off with us talking about Johnson Controls buying the remaining stake it didn’t hold in security company Qolsys and parallels with Google’s big partnership and investment with ADT. From there Kevin and I share a bit about our own smart home experiences, starting with my Alexa-related temper tantrum. Kevin then shares … Continue reading Episode 280: Meet the new security standard for the smart home The post Episode 280: Meet the new security standard for the smart home appe...
Aug 06, 2020•53 min
This week Kevin and I start the show with our thoughts on CES going digital, and then turn to subscriptions for smart products, specifically tied to the news that the Mellow sous vide is now charging for functionality that had been free. We then move on to pandemic-era fundings for Density, Withings, and connected fitness … Continue reading Episode 279: GE Appliances goes for the Gold in security The post Episode 279: GE Appliances goes for the Gold in security appeared first on IoT Podcast - In...
Jul 30, 2020•57 min
This week’s show digs into the announcements made during Amazon’s Alexa Live event held Wednesday. We explain the Connect Kit hardware and Alexa skill upgrades and try to offer a bit of context about what it means for users and developers. After that, we move to Wyze’s ask for donations and our fears over its … Continue reading Episode 278: Amazon’s Alexa Developer news and 5G’s next wave The post Episode 278: Amazon’s Alexa Developer news and 5G’s next wave appeared first on IoT Podcast - Inter...
Jul 23, 2020•54 min
This week on the show Kevin and I start with a speculative Google project dubbed the “house mouse” by researchers at Google’s ATAP group. Then we cover a bit on Google’s proposed acquisition of Fitbit, Amazon’s new smart cart, Amazon’s developer event next week, and how Amazon can compete in the digital assistant game without … Continue reading Episode 277: Does your house need a mouse? The post Episode 277: Does your house need a mouse? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jul 16, 2020•57 min
This week Kevin and I discuss the news from Google’s smart home event, and what it means for the big players in the game, standards efforts, your television, and whether Amazon can compete without a smartphone when it comes to the smart home. From there we talk about Arm’s decision to spin out its IoT … Continue reading Episode 276: Google inches toward a smarter home The post Episode 276: Google inches toward a smarter home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jul 09, 2020•56 min
This week Kevin and I talk about my recent move and what I am looking for in a video doorbell before diving into our thoughts on Google’s planned smart home event for next week. Then we cover the big IoT acquisitions of the week from Google, lululemon(!), and Amazon. After that, we discuss Qualcomm’s new … Continue reading Episode 275: Does the smart home need glasses? The post Episode 275: Does the smart home need glasses? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
This week’s show is a whopper, starting with the news from Apple’s WorldWide Developers Conference. We talk about how Apple is playing the long game by integrating sensors and machine learning across devices to give contextual experiences, Apple’s updates to HomeKit, and some details about Apple opening up its FindMy network. From there we talk … Continue reading Episode 274: Apple embraces IoT and SmartThings shakes things up The post Episode 274: Apple embraces IoT and SmartThings shakes thing...
Jun 25, 2020•59 min
This week’s show features a guest co-host, Chris Albrecht, editor at The Spoon. We kick off the show discussing the latest IoT security vulnerability Ripple20 and why you need a software Bill of Materials for your connected products. We then focus on COVID-19 contract tracing, using wireless signals to monitor patients remotely, Intel’s updated robotic … Continue reading Episode 273: Ripple20 and Helium goes global The post Episode 273: Ripple20 and Helium goes global appeared first on IoT Podca...
Jun 18, 2020•57 min
This week’s podcast starts off with IBM’s decision to stop selling facial recognition software (we recorded before Amazon made a similar announcement) and then shifts to a discussion on neuromorphic computing. From there we discuss Lutron’s new wooden blinds, turning a Commodore 64 into a home automation system, insights on water use during the pandemic, … Continue reading Episode 272: Let’s talk about anonymity by design The post Episode 272: Let’s talk about anonymity by design appeared first ...
Jun 11, 2020•58 min
This week’s show kicks off with a discussion of what’s happening in the U.S. with protests, police brutality, and the role connected tech can play in smart cities, including the role image recognition can and does play. We then tackle the IoT news starting with Nest’s addition of Google’s advanced protection program and a GPS … Continue reading Episode 271: Surveillance scares and a nutrition label for IoT security The post Episode 271: Surveillance scares and a nutrition label for IoT security ...
Jun 04, 2020•55 min
This week’s show starts off with Wink’s new pricing plan (although it feels less like a plan and more like watching a toddler trying to chase a soccer ball.) After that, we talk about Wemo’s decision to address a known security issue by pushing users to create accounts, We also discuss the future of remote … Continue reading Episode 270: Wink is a bad boyfriend and what about Wi-Fi HaLow? The post Episode 270: Wink is a bad boyfriend and what about Wi-Fi HaLow? appeared first on IoT Podcast - In...
May 28, 2020•50 min
This week’s show is all about Seattle-area companies. First up, Wyze wants to raise money, so it shared its sales from last year and plans for 30 more smart home products. Kevin and I talk about the company and its impact on the industry. Then we shift to Microsoft and its Build event, which took … Continue reading Episode 269: Wyze wants to bulk up and Microsoft Build news The post Episode 269: Wyze wants to bulk up and Microsoft Build news appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
May 21, 2020•53 min
This week’s show is all about subscriptions! First Kevin and I share thoughts on Wink’s decision to charge a subscription fee after giving customers a week’s notice and threatening to shut down their devices if they don’t convert. We also detail Nest’s new subscription plan and keep on the Alphabet/Google topic by discussing the end … Continue reading Episode 268: Subscription news from Wink and Nest The post Episode 268: Subscription news from Wink and Nest appeared first on IoT Podcast - Inter...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This week on the show, Kevin and I start with a potential privacy bill in the Senate related to COVID-19 track and trace and then discuss the challenges legislation and Bluetooth track-trace efforts will face. We then talk about a possible acquisition by Microsoft of an industrial IoT security company. Kevin shared his hope for … Continue reading Episode 267: How to build your own IoT device The post Episode 267: How to build your own IoT device appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things...
May 07, 2020•56 min
ARM is expanding access to its chip designs to startups that have raised less than $5 million through its Flexible Access program. Kevin and I explain why this is a big deal and then go on to discuss a new gesture-based interface that could be either a gimmick or a gamechanger. From there we talk … Continue reading Episode 266: Startups get ARM IP for free The post Episode 266: Startups get ARM IP for free appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week Kevin and I dig into two sets of best practices for privacy and data collection relating to track-and-trace programs enacted on our devices. One is from Microsoft, and the other is from MIT. We also talk about Ring asking users if they want the ability to read license plates in their security cameras … Continue reading Episode 265: How to make the electric grid more like the internet The post Episode 265: How to make the electric grid more like the internet appeared first on IoT Podcas...
Apr 23, 2020•57 min
This week’s Internet of Things Podcast kicks off with a discussion of all the ways that IoT companies are evolving their products and pitches for the pandemic. We cover handwashing sensors, door sensors, and Raspberry Pis before moving onto discuss the Apple and Google contact tracing efforts. Then it’s on to product news from Ecobee … Continue reading Episode 264: Wyze gear and everything’s coming up COVID The post Episode 264: Wyze gear and everything’s coming up COVID appeared first on IoT Po...
Apr 16, 2020•57 min
Kevin and I kick off the show with the news that Google is moving ahead on its local control for certain smart home devices, which will be helpful for people who want faster response times and a bit more privacy. We also discuss the FCC’s approval to make Wi-Fi 6 E spectrum available. From there … Continue reading Episode 263: Insurance gets smart and Google Home gets local The post Episode 263: Insurance gets smart and Google Home gets local appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week Kevin and I kick off the show with a discussion of who should be tracking you during the pandemic and what rules companies and governments should use in order to protect user privacy. We also dig into the importance of APIs after Apple purchased the Dark Skye weather app. Then we explain the … Continue reading Episode 262: Use your wearable data to detect COVID-19 The post Episode 262: Use your wearable data to detect COVID-19 appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
With the spread of COVID-19 and people staying home, robots are gaining ground in jobs, so Kevin and I discuss what jobs are at risk and what happened with automation during the last three recessions. We also talk about the rules that need to be in place if we want to track people during the … Continue reading Episode 261: Set up a secure IoT network and Wyze has new gear The post Episode 261: Set up a secure IoT network and Wyze has new gear appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Kevin and I kick off this week’s show discussing COVID-19 again. We start with a virus tracker for Home Assistant, a handwashing sensor, relaxed healthcare rules, disaster relief networks, Israeli tracking software, and Kevin’s tips for connected workout gear and online resources to keep you fit while quarantined. We then talk about a partnership for … Continue reading Episode 260: How to make telemedicine work in a crisis The post Episode 260: How to make telemedicine work in a crisis appeared ...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This week’s show starts off with Kevin and I explaining exactly what’s happening with the death of the first-gen Philips Hue hubs (which we mentioned way back in November) and the death of the cloud servers powering OSRAM’s Lightify products. We then talk about Kevin’s experience installing Home Assistant and mine with the Helium hotspot. … Continue reading Episode 259: Lights out for first-gen Hue hubs and Lightify The post Episode 259: Lights out for first-gen Hue hubs and Lightify appeared fi...
Mar 12, 2020•56 min
This week we continue our discussion of the coronavirus, because a week later, things are still getting canceled. Plus, Kevin shares some tips for having your smart home help you avoid infection. We then continue our case against Telnet with a report from F-secure and say goodbye to Cortana’s consumer-oriented skills. We also check in … Continue reading Episode 258: Coronavirus help from the IoT The post Episode 258: Coronavirus help from the IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Thing...
Mar 05, 2020•58 min
