We start this week’s show talking about the hit the tech conference circuit has taken because of the new coronavirus before segueing into some good news on the security front with the move of Microsoft’s Azure Sphere product to general availability. Then we move back into somewhat grim news discussing the trend toward the usage … Continue reading Episode 257: Microsoft’s IoT security play is finally here The post Episode 257: Microsoft’s IoT security play is finally here appeared first on IoT Po...
Feb 27, 2020•53 min
This week Kevin is back and we’re digging into Ring’s decision to listen to its critics and change some of its security features. It’s a welcome sign of overall maturity in the tech industry. At the same time, it’s unclear if the Ring cameras are that helpful to law enforcement. We then discuss the rise … Continue reading Episode 256: The tech industry is growing up The post Episode 256: The tech industry is growing up appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Feb 20, 2020•54 min
This week’s show features Chris Albrecht, editor in chief of The Spoon, as a guest host, which means there will be a review of a connected kitchen gadget — in this case, a connected smoker from Traeger. We kick off the show discussing the FTC’s surprising antitrust review and discuss IoT acquisitions that might get … Continue reading Episode 255: A deep dive into NIST’s new privacy framework The post Episode 255: A deep dive into NIST’s new privacy framework appeared first on IoT Podcast - Inter...
Feb 13, 2020•58 min
This week Kevin and I start the show with a focus on Google’s new Glass product for the enterprise, and a newly discovered smart hub from the Craftsman brand (h/t Jimmy Hawkins). We also cover the Starling smart hub that can link your Nest gear to your HomeKit account, and discuss Kevin’s reaction to Ring … Continue reading Episode 254: Google goes enterprise with Glass The post Episode 254: Google goes enterprise with Glass appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Feb 06, 2020•49 min
On this week’s show, privacy was a big theme beginning with our conversation about Ring’s sharing of certain user data with third-party tracking sites, a plea from 40 organizations for the U.S. to stop using facial recognition technology, and a new way to think about smart cities. Kevin and I also discussed proposed device security … Continue reading Episode 253: Smart cities, Ring, and the new surveillance state The post Episode 253: Smart cities, Ring, and the new surveillance state appeared f...
Jan 30, 2020•56 min
Kevin and start the show with our takes on Sonos deciding to stop updating older speakers and stereo components. We broaden the conversation to include Under Armor killing its UA gear and Charter/Spectrum’s decision to stop supporting smart home and security products in its footprint, leaving some customers out equipment costs. We even delve into … Continue reading Episode 252: Bricks, CHIP and Wi-Fi 6 The post Episode 252: Bricks, CHIP and Wi-Fi 6 appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Thi...
Jan 23, 2020•57 min
This week’s show was dedicated to a wrap up of CES 2020. Kevin and I shared how the show has changed in the last 15 years, talked about technology for Boomers, the Withings ScanWatch and ran through several new maker boards. We covered the $2 Wemos W600-PICO board, a new Arduino board for industrial use … Continue reading Episode 251: Here’s what people at CES said about CHIP The post Episode 251: Here’s what people at CES said about CHIP appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jan 16, 2020•56 min
This week Kevin and I went to Las Vegas for the annual CES event showcasing thousands of technology products under dozens of roofs. We recorded the show before we had the chance to see everything, but we did pull together this show with some of the big themes we saw developing and the news that … Continue reading Episode 250: Everything that mattered at CES The post Episode 250: Everything that mattered at CES appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jan 09, 2020•46 min
Happy New Year, y’all! This week Kevin and I kick off the show with a chat about the Wyze security breach. We talk about what it means for you and I offer an idea on how to stop some of these breaches. We also mention the lawsuit against Ring, discuss how the new IoT security … Continue reading Episode 249: Welcome to the internet of senses The post Episode 249: Welcome to the internet of senses appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Jan 02, 2020•49 min
This week’s Internet of Things Podcast is a bit different from our typical format. Instead of discussing a range of topics and sharing a guest interview, we’re tackling the question we get so often from our listeners who are rightfully concerned about their home network security with smart devices installed: Should all of these webcams, … Continue reading Episode 248: Should I put my IoT devices on a guest network? The post Episode 248: Should I put my IoT devices on a guest network? appeared fi...
Dec 26, 2019•20 min
This week’s big news is that Amazon, Apple, and Google have agreed to collaborate on the creation of a new smart home standard called the Connected Home over IP (CHIP). We lay out what this is and what it means for consumers, manufacturers, and developers. We then talk about a device for tracking crypto micropayments … Continue reading Episode 247: We explain Amazon, Apple and Google’s new smart home standard The post Episode 247: We explain Amazon, Apple and Google’s new smart home standard app...
Dec 19, 2019•51 min
This week Kevin and kick off the show on a serious note, pointing out that the U.S. is approaching China in terms of the number of people per every IP camera. We draw a line between that fact and the surveillance capabilities that Ring allows through the Neighbors app, before offering a smidgen of hope … Continue reading Episode 246: The IoT Holiday Gift Guide The post Episode 246: The IoT Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr
Amazon is bringing its services closer to the edge with a new product and deal with Verizon, but it’s not the only cloud provider signing a partnership with a carrier. We also discuss Resideo’s executive change and a new smart home hub concept crammed into a thermostat. From there we talk about our confusion with … Continue reading Episode 245: What to ask your landlord about smart apartments The post Episode 245: What to ask your landlord about smart apartments appeared first on IoT Podcast - I...
Dec 05, 2019•52 min
This week Amazon announced several new services ahead of its re:Invent event next week including news about Alexa Voice Services and the IoT elements of the cloud. We also touch base about Wink’s latest problem and try to explain the kerfuffle on lightweight IoT encryption. In smaller news bits, we talk about Wyze killing its … Continue reading Episode 244: How AWS plans to take on the IoT The post Episode 244: How AWS plans to take on the IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We kick off this week’s podcast with Kevin’s struggles to get his Google Home to talk to Wink. Then we unpack some of the standards news out from the ZigBee Alliance and the Open Connectivity Foundation, which is introducing OCF-over-Thread. From there we do a quick update on Ring, talk about a new smart grill … Continue reading Episode 243: Nanoleaf Canvas review and a talk with Tuya The post Episode 243: Nanoleaf Canvas review and a talk with Tuya appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Th...
Nov 21, 2019•53 min
Wyze makes some of the most reasonably-priced smart-home gear on the market and said earlier this month that it was planning a smorgasbord of new products, which Kevin and I detail in this episode. We then cover low-power wide-area networks with news that Twilio’s NB-IoT network and boards are now generally available and news that … Continue reading Episode 242: Google explains itself and new Wyze gear! The post Episode 242: Google explains itself and new Wyze gear! appeared first on IoT Podcast...
Nov 14, 2019•58 min
This week on the show, Kevin and I started with a discussion of reports of how smart speakers can receive remote commands from a hacker with a laser. We then shifted gears to talk about company research showing how much data your smart homes are sending and a brand new network product from Firewalla. Cortana’s … Continue reading Episode 241: How a smarter edge can make schools safer The post Episode 241: How a smarter edge can make schools safer appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things...
Nov 07, 2019•59 min
This week Kevin and I lamented about the future state of Wink. Its status is almost dead. We also discussed Apple’s renewed interest in the smart home, Google’s rumored interest in Fitbit and Microsoft’s certain interest in improving its credentials for edge IoT. We also talked about security vulnerabilities enabled by smart lights, why you … Continue reading Episode 240: Wave goodbye to Wink? The post Episode 240: Wave goodbye to Wink? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 31, 2019•59 min
This week Kevin and I start with an update on Tuya full of a variety of news the company announced at a conference held this week in Shenzen, China. From there we discuss two updates with the maker of Philips Hue light bulbs that means you won’t need a hub with SmartThings or Google Home … Continue reading Episode 239: Tuya, toilets and Twinklys The post Episode 239: Tuya, toilets and Twinklys appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week Kevin and I discuss the aftermath of the big Google event, covering the new devices, the focus on ambient computing, and changes to the Nest subscription and Works with Assistant programs. From there we cover a new smart lock backed by Lennar Homes and Walmart, a new light bulb from LIFX and more … Continue reading Episode 238: Google’s smart home vision explained The post Episode 238: Google’s smart home vision explained appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this week’s episode, we start off with speculation about wearables and why we might put the internet of things into clothing. From there we speculate on whether IoT is the new asbestos. I did this show from ARM’s annual tech conference, where I tried to explain some of the big news from the show, … Continue reading Episode 237: ARM’s big move and the future of food The post Episode 237: ARM’s big move and the future of food appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Oct 10, 2019•53 min
This week we returned to the Amazon announcements from last week, so Kevin and I could share our thoughts in depth. We hit the popular gadgets, Sidewalk and even delved into the smart oven. We also covered funding news for two companies trying to build products for apartment buildings. IOTAS scored $8.5 million while SmartRent … Continue reading Episode 236: Yes, I want Amazon Alexa eyeglasses The post Episode 236: Yes, I want Amazon Alexa eyeglasses appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of T...
Oct 03, 2019•58 min
This week’s show covers the big Amazon announcements in the guest segment, but first Kevin and I focus on the retailer’s smaller announcements around its new show and tell feature and voice interoperability efforts. Kevin has thoughts about cameras in the home. We also talk about Google changing how it handles voice recordings to help … Continue reading Episode 235: How Amazon is defining the smart home The post Episode 235: How Amazon is defining the smart home appeared first on IoT Podcast - I...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week alarm company Vivint went public through a reverse merger, with the aim of becoming a leader in the smart home and security space. We discuss the transaction and what it means for the small clutch of smart home companies that have one or two successful products but an unclear exit. From there we … Continue reading Episode 234: It’s M&A season for the smart home The post Episode 234: It’s M&A season for the smart home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 19, 2019•56 min
This week’s show kicks off with the whimper after Apple failed to give us any exciting IoT news. We discuss the scraps Apple gave us, but move to Google’s new Nest Hub Max and the future of local wake word recognition thanks to a new chip. We also talk about Samsara, the industrial IoT’s latest … Continue reading Episode 233: How IoT will change your sales job The post Episode 233: How IoT will change your sales job appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Sep 12, 2019•56 min
This week’s show has good news for smart device buyers concerned about security. We discuss a new research effort called Your Things that tracks the security of popular smart home devices. We also talk about a new Z-wave hub from Ezlo Innovations, a DIY voice assistant from Picovoice, and rumors about Apple’s new AR glasses … Continue reading Episode 232: How secure is your favorite smart home device? The post Episode 232: How secure is your favorite smart home device? appeared first on IoT Podc...
Sep 05, 2019•56 min
What is Wi-Fi 6? Should you care? We tackle these questions first up in this week’s podcast. From there, Kevin and I discuss the Bluetooth KNOB vulnerability and our fears of how smart home data could affect a Chinese-style social credit score. To lighten things up I talk about my visit with Microsoft, and experience with … Continue reading Episode 231: What to do with Wi-Fi 6 and voice in the enterprise The post Episode 231: What to do with Wi-Fi 6 and voice in the enterprise appeared first on ...
Aug 29, 2019•55 min
This week I get excited about a new home water monitoring product from Phyn while Kevin migrated his Nest account over to a Google account. We also discussed the creation of IKEA’s new Home Smart business unit and Amazon’s dream of putting Alexa in every car. SimpliSafe adds a door lock, MIT researchers build an … Continue reading Episode 230: Which IoT satellite efforts will fail? The post Episode 230: Which IoT satellite efforts will fail? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things ....
Aug 22, 2019•56 min
This week Kevin and I continue to follow the never-ending saga of companies who sent people’s voice utterances to contractors without disclosure and pile on with more disconcerting news about Amazon’s facial recognition service getting the ability to detect fear. From there we discuss partnerships (LIFX and Brilliant, LG and Lumi); breakups (Microsoft and Johnson … Continue reading Episode 229: Check out this new location tech for IoT The post Episode 229: Check out this new location tech for Io...
Aug 15, 2019•50 min
We should name our show the Internet of Privacy Violations Podcast. This week Kevin and I talk about Apple and Microsoft sending voice utterances to contractors and what the industry overall has done to clarify this fact to consumers and also let folks opt-out. We also talk about Microsoft’s discovery that IoT devices are an … Continue reading Episode 228: Ring uses police as a sales channel The post Episode 228: Ring uses police as a sales channel appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Thi...
Aug 08, 2019•51 min
