Amazon is set to announce a TV streaming device to compete with Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast Wednesday. Here's what we already know about the device and Amazon's plans for it.…
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Could these be the FCC filings for Amazon’s TV streamer?
Recent FCC filings point to Amazon's TV streamer, and suggest that the device is indeed a box, and not a dongle.…
Read MoreGE and Quirky launch a connected AC unit that learns what you like
Is it hot in here? You might want to consider checking out the Wi-Fi enabled Aros connected air conditioning unit from GE…
Read MoreEleven more countries: Google launches Chromecast in Europe and Canada
Well, hello there: Chromecast is now available in 10 European countries as well as Canada, and the BBC and some other big publishers are ready to cast.…
Read MoreCooking with the internet of things and the coming wave of dumb “smart” devices
I love cooking, and I love connected devices, so this week I chat with the CEO of The Orange Chef Co. about bringing the internet of things into the kitchen.…
Read MoreChromecast release in U.K., Germany and France imminent
Bonjour and guten Tag, Chromecast: Google seems to be set to launch its streaming adapter in Germany, France, the U.K. an possibly a number of additional markets next week.…
Read MoreAmazon readies a wireless game controller, but for what?
Leaks show that Amazon has developed a game controller for an Android device. Is it an accessory for the company's TV streamer, or part of an even more ambitious video game initiative?…
Read MoreAmazon’s TV streaming box to ship with Netflix and Hulu Plus apps
Amazon's TV streamer will have apps for Netflix and Hulu Plus, and will possibly support DIAL, but don't hold your breath for a YouTube app.…
Read MoreA tale of two thermostats: What Nest and Ecobee teach us about connected thermostats
Connected devices need to connect to more than just the internet, they need to connect to each other. And while an open API can help, popularity is more likely to result in that next level of connectivity.…
Read MoreCanary raises $10M for new home security product
Home security is one of those emerging areas where the crowdfunding crowd sees an opportunity to provide something smarter, cheaper and disruptive to the existing industry. With $10 million, Canary hopes to invade the biz.…
Read MoreTo secure your data you have to secure the device
Connecting devices to the internet, or to each other carriers significant security risks. While it may not be a core feature of a consumer product, how we tackle security is going to affect how the internet of things develops.…
Read MoreCheck out that connected washing machine you didn’t know you wanted
Building a connected washing machine requires not only connectivity, but careful thought about the ways that connected appliances can make our lives better. Berg shows off its Cloudwash concept.…
Read MoreOral-B has a connected toothbrush. You don’t need it.
Oral-B launched a connected toothbrush that should be available this summer. But does the world need quantified brushing? The answer is no -- not in this format.…
Read MoreWithings’ next gadget wants to improve your sleep (and replace your bedside table lamp)
Withings is adding the Aura sleep system to its line of scales, baby monitors and activity trackers. The $299 device tracks your movements and your environment, and then uses sound and lighting to improve your sleep.…
Read MoreThe Gigaom smart home hub review guide
Connected home hubs are hot right now, but which one should you buy? I tried four and here's how they compare.…
Read MoreConnected christmas trees and home hub disasters on this week’s podcast
The holidays are here, and in this week's podcast we talk about how to connect your tree, build a water sensor and stop people like me from unwrapping their gifts early and in secret.…
Read More5 pieces of advice for those who want to buy a connected device
Buying connected devices or bringing the internet of things into your home doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here are some tips I've picked up along the way.…
Read MoreSmartThings offers some stats on smart homes and big data
SmartThings, the startup that offers people a hub and sensors so they can connect devices within their home, has fewer than 10,000…
Read MoreSensor overload? Rise is a wearable that tracks how much you sit
A seattle-based startup has built a tracker that knows when you are sitting or standing. The goal is to help people stand more and sit less. But is it necessary?…
Read MoreQuirky scores $79M with $30M from GE as part of an internet of things push
Quirky has raised $79 million in funding with $30 million coming from GE. The two companies are expanding their partnership to bring connected devices into the home and now selling them at Home Depot.…
Read MoreBono backs connected toy company making the next-gen LEGO
The maker of Atoms connected toys has raised $2.1 million from former Apple executives and Bono. Up next is a ship date for its products that well before the holiday.…
Read MoreScanadu scores $10.5M and paves the way for FDA trials
Scanadu wants to put the resources of a doctor's office in the palm of your hand, and has raised $10.5 million to do so. It's also beginning FDA trials for its Scanadu Scout diagnostic device.…
Read MoreThe internet of things: A consumer’s perspective (and manifesto) about standards and openness
After almost a year of covering the internet of things, I review what I've learned, how my thinking has changed and what we're looking for in the year ahead.…
Read MoreConnected devices: Creating jobs and growth
Global revenue from the internet of things totaled $200 billion in 2012 and is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2020. The U.S. is poised to lead in this area, and lawmakers can help.…
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