Kevin and I are at CES this week ready to embrace the future of consumer technology. But so far, we haven’t found much that is new. We discuss the domination by Google at the show, a bunch of news about Amazon’s Alexa ecosystem and a smattering of news from smart home providers. By this point … Continue reading Episode 198: Check out CES and a smart KB Home The post Episode 198: Check out CES and a smart KB Home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jan 10, 2019•51 min
This week’s show is all about the coming year. We start with Kevin and I discussing things we expect to see at CES next week as well as overall trends we think 2019 will bring to IoT and the smart home. They include everything from connected toilets to an increasing number of cellular providers for … Continue reading Episode 197: What to expect at CES and in 2019 The post Episode 197: What to expect at CES and in 2019 appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week Kevin and I took some time off to prepare for the CES and get ready for 2019. It’s going to be awesome! But we can’t leave you guys without a show, so we selected almost a dozen listener questions from the IoT Podcast Hotline and tried to answer them. You’ll learn about some … Continue reading Episode 196: The holiday Q&A extravaganza! The post Episode 196: The holiday Q&A extravaganza! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Dec 27, 2018•39 min
Kevin is back this week and we kick off the show discussing GE’s decision to spin out its industrial IoT business. From there we talk about the closure of Lighthouse, the smart camera maker, a critical update for Hue bulbs and Qualcomm’s new IoT chip. Then we dive into a swath of Alexa related news, including … Continue reading Episode 195: We’re switching to Google’s Home The post Episode 195: We’re switching to Google’s Home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Dec 20, 2018•56 min
This week I’m joined by Om Malik, a partner at True Ventures and my former boss. We kick off the show with a discussion of the New York Times’ investigation into app location sharing and Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s testimony before Congress. Both topics led to a debate about device privacy and what we should … Continue reading Episode 194: Is it time to address privacy in the Constitution? The post Episode 194: Is it time to address privacy in the Constitution? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Int...
Dec 13, 2018•54 min
This week we tackle a bunch of device news, the rebranding of TrackR, the end of ARM’s Cordio Bluetooth IP and Nokia’s latest data on IoT botnets. We also ask what y’all think about network security devices and services for the connected home. We don’t currently consider them a must-have device, but should we? In … Continue reading Episode 193: Inside Calgary’s sensor network The post Episode 193: Inside Calgary’s sensor network appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Dec 06, 2018•59 min
This week Kevin and I start off on a heavy note discussing the things that went wrong during the Lion Air crash at the end of October relating that to the increase in sensors, software and inadequate procedures for marrying the Silicon Valley mindset with the real world. We then tackle the many, many announcements … Continue reading Episode 192: Amazon’s big news and UL’s cyber safety standard The post Episode 192: Amazon’s big news and UL’s cyber safety standard appeared first on IoT Podcast - ...
Nov 29, 2018•52 min
This week on the show, Kevin and I talk about Lowe’s putting the Iris smart home system on the block, Apple buying Silk Labs and why now is a perfect time to pull the trigger on the smart home device you’ve been eyeing. We then dug deep on a swath of Alexa-related news such as … Continue reading Episode 191: Lowe’s wants to dump Iris The post Episode 191: Lowe’s wants to dump Iris appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Nov 22, 2018•55 min
We kick off this week with an in-depth discussion of the NTIA’s suggestions for regulating consumer privacy in a digital era. It’s a long discussion, but one worth having, and we welcome your thoughts as well. From there, we talk about botnets, neural networks on a stick, and then Alexa’s new talents and devices. Then … Continue reading Episode 190: The Federal government takes on consumer privacy The post Episode 190: The Federal government takes on consumer privacy appeared first on IoT Podcas...
Nov 15, 2018•58 min
The battle for more secure IoT products will get its day in court now that a judge has rejected requests for summary judgment in a case pitting the FTC against D-Link. The agency called out D-Link for making insecure routers and cameras. Now, the courts will decide. A smart glass maker gets a whopper of … Continue reading Episode 189: Meet the Digital Standard for IoT security and privacy The post Episode 189: Meet the Digital Standard for IoT security and privacy appeared first on IoT Podcast -...
Nov 08, 2018•54 min
Smart home hubs are dying, DIY will become increasingly niche and smart companies are prepping for this. For example, Honeywell’s smart home spin out Resideo went public this week with an eye to removing complexity from smart homes. Meanwhile, Calix unveiled a gateway device and a service to make it easier for ISPs to deliver the … Continue reading Episode 188: How to design a better smart home The post Episode 188: How to design a better smart home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Th...
Nov 01, 2018•54 min
We’re nearing the end of 2018, which is as good a time as any to relaunch the smart glasses concept. We discuss the new new Focals glasses, tie them in with Qualcomm’s new chips for Alexa-based ear buds and then tackle the Google Home Hub. From there we cover Amazon’s face recognition software, Tim Cook’s … Continue reading Episode 187: It’s time to take privacy seriously The post Episode 187: It’s time to take privacy seriously appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr
This week’s podcast kicks off with a deep dive into the news shared at ARM’s TechCon event happening in Santa Clara, Calif. We talk about ARM’s new architecture, move on to Facebook’s privacy fudge and then spend a lot of time discussing the UK’s new standards for IoT device security. We then take a look … Continue reading Episode 186: ARM’s new architecture and Anki’s adorable robot The post Episode 186: ARM’s new architecture and Anki’s adorable robot appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet o...
Oct 18, 2018•52 min
This week Kevin kicks off the show with his thoughts from the Google event, including a lot of information on the new Google Home Hub. Kevin talks about what it means for Google and the smart home race between Amazon, Apple and now Facebook. Yes, we discuss the Facebook Portal as well. Also the latest software … Continue reading Episode 185: Google’s news and smart kitchens The post Episode 185: Google’s news and smart kitchens appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 11, 2018•47 min
This week Kevin and I start out discussing The Wi-Fi Alliance’s new branding for the wireless standard and why you don’t need to rush in to buy Wi-Fi 6 gear. We then turn to space, specifically, Iridium and Amazon’s decision to create an IoT network that uses satellites to deliver signals around the world where cellular … Continue reading Episode 184: How to remake the Internet for IoT The post Episode 184: How to remake the Internet for IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 04, 2018•56 min
Last week Amazon released a ridiculous amount of news that we’ve covered in detail, but Kevin and I talk it out and draw attention to some of the things we thought were relevant. We stay in the Seattle area to cover the Microsoft news out this week on new Azure products and Cortana’s new enterprise … Continue reading Episode 183: Amazon’s news bonanza explained The post Episode 183: Amazon’s news bonanza explained appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 27, 2018•55 min
We’re as excited as you guys to hear about Amazon’s upcoming devices, but we don’t devote too much time to them this week. Instead, we focus on the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit that Amazon unveiled and the alleged new Google Home hub. I also share my experience with the Amazon version of the Geek Squad before … Continue reading Episode 182: Trump’s tariffs are bad for IoT The post Episode 182: Trump’s tariffs are bad for IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 20, 2018•55 min
A lot of people are getting a smart speaker for the holidays. That’s one of the takeaways from a recent survey by Adobe that Kevin and I talk about this week. We follow that up with the new Sonos integration with IFTTT before covering a $6.7 billion semiconductor merger. Also on the chip side, we … Continue reading Episode 181: Are you ready for IoT to be a $520B business? The post Episode 181: Are you ready for IoT to be a $520B business? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 13, 2018•58 min
This week we learn more details about Lenovo’s smart home line and talk about Amazon’s new Alexa API for sensors and motion detectors. We touch on a combined router/smart speaker that has Kevin feeling vindicated and talk about the challenges new business models such as Target’s Fetch program face. The Open Connectivity Foundation’s latest version … Continue reading Episode 180: Alexa and Google are the real smart home standards The post Episode 180: Alexa and Google are the real smart home stan...
Sep 06, 2018•51 min
This week in Germany, the IFA trade show is the place to be. Unfortunately Kevin and I aren’t there, but we share a lot of the news that came out from the first half of the show. This includes smart speakers at the high end and lower end, crazy connected kitchen tech and a HomeKit … Continue reading Episode 179: IFA news and bringing extreme wattage to your kitchen The post Episode 179: IFA news and bringing extreme wattage to your kitchen appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Aug 30, 2018•57 min
This week’s show kicks off with Kevin and I trying to figure out Facebook’s voice ambitions. We then explain how Google is using IoT data and AI to shave 40% in energy use in its data centers. This is the future. From there we talk about that future’s dark side with a survey on consumer … Continue reading Episode 178: Facebook’s smart speaker and a new security startup The post Episode 178: Facebook’s smart speaker and a new security startup appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Aug 23, 2018•52 min
We kick off this week’s show with an overview of the stories coming out of the Defcon security conference held this week in Las Vegas. Keeping security in mind, we talk about Amazon Web Services’ new cloud IoT security product, and Google’s lack of transparency around location data tracking. From there we move to Wi-Fi … Continue reading Episode 177: Defcon hacks and blockchain facts The post Episode 177: Defcon hacks and blockchain facts appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Aug 16, 2018•51 min
This week Kevin and I kick off the show with our thoughts on the future of hearables before explaining why we think Apple joined the Thread Group and what it means for future HomeKit products. From there we talked about a new report suggesting that IoT will be a $520 billion industry by 2021 and how enterprise … Continue reading Episode 176: Why did Apple join the Thread Group? The post Episode 176: Why did Apple join the Thread Group? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Aug 09, 2018•56 min
This week on the show Kevin and I speculate what digital assets GE will sell and discuss the sad bankruptcy of French smart home company Sen.se. After hitting the sad news, we talked about the latest HomePod feature expected in iOS 12 and the fact that Apple didn’t say much about HomePod in its latest … Continue reading Episode 175: GE slims down and Otis tries Alexa in elevators The post Episode 175: GE slims down and Otis tries Alexa in elevators appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Thi...
Aug 02, 2018•55 min
This week I was at Google’s cloud event in San Francisco while Kevin swapped out his video doorbells. We discuss Google’s news related to edge computing and several pieces of doorbell news before talking about a few recent articles that show how far the smart home has to come. Kevin talks about the first NB-IoT tracker … Continue reading Episode 174: How Wyze makes such a crazy, good camera for cheap The post Episode 174: How Wyze makes such a crazy, good camera for cheap appeared first on IoT P...
Jul 26, 2018•48 min
Nest’s CEO has been forced out, and GE and Microsoft create even deeper integrations for industrial IoT. Also this week, UPS creates a partnership with a startup to take on Amazon Key, and we discus the common question of if you should upgrade your Echo? There’s a lot of lock news, some connected car fundings (Zoox … Continue reading Episode 173: Nest CEO is out and Jacuzzi is in with the IoT The post Episode 173: Nest CEO is out and Jacuzzi is in with the IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Int...
Jul 19, 2018•54 min
This week’s show takes up last week’s news of Netgear’s Arlo division and Sonos filing for initial public offerings. Kevin and I share what we see in the filings and what it means for the smart home. We also discuss Amazon’s Prime Day deals and Google’s answering sale with Walmart, before digging into this week’s … Continue reading Episode 172: The smart home goes public The post Episode 172: The smart home goes public appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jul 12, 2018•46 min
This week Kevin and I decided to do something a bit unusual, turning our segment where we answer listener’s questions into the entire show. You guys have been sending a lot of interesting questions to the Schlage IoT Podcast Listener Hotline, and we hated to leave so many unanswered, so we combined a slow holiday … Continue reading Episode 171: Your smart home questions, answered! The post Episode 171: Your smart home questions, answered! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jul 05, 2018•31 min
This week’s episode begins on a grim note, as Kevin and I discuss the New York Times’ story about how smart home gadgets can become another point of control in abusive relationships. From there we touch on the new Wi-Fi WPA3 security standard and Tesla’s new plan to charge users for data and what it … Continue reading Episode 170: Smart stents, surveillance tech and Alexa-powered faucets The post Episode 170: Smart stents, surveillance tech and Alexa-powered faucets appeared first on IoT Podcast...
Jun 28, 2018•52 min
This week in IoT news, Kevin and I talk about AT&T’s plans to launch an NB-IoT network. Then we talk about the pros and cons of Marriott putting Alexa into hotel rooms. We also talk about a new voice assistant for the enterprise, HP Enterprises’ $4 billion investment in IoT, and digital rights management in … Continue reading Episode 169: Alexa gets a hotel gig The post Episode 169: Alexa gets a hotel gig appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jun 21, 2018•53 min
