Users of Comcast’s Xfinity X1 set-top box can now make use of IFTTT to receive messages on their TV or even change…
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Structure Connect 2014 recap: The internet of things is about the services, not the sensors
The inaugural Structure Connect conference had speakers and special guests discussing the rapid adoption of devices that are wirelessly connected, and what that means for consumers and businesses going forward.…
Read MoreBelkin looks at the smart home and doesn’t see a place for hubs
Mainstream smart homes aren't going to have a hub says the man in charge of Belkin's WeMo products. Instead the consumer will adopt curated products that work on a common standard.…
Read MorePhotographers rejoice, Eyefi gets IFTTT integration
Eyefi, the company that lets you pop a Wi-Fi enabled SD card into a traditional DSLR camera, has built an If This…
Read MoreThree car technologies that know when you’re too sleepy to drive
The internet of things won't just change your home life. It will also affect the way you drive, by keeping you alert and preventing you from causing accidents.…
Read MoreManything’s iOS video monitoring app can now plug into Nest and Hue via IFTTT
The Oxfordshire-based startup's service -- a cheaper alternative to Dropcam -- can now be integrated with many other home automation devices through the IFTTT platform, so that detected motion can turn on lights and smoke can trigger recording.…
Read MoreIFTTT integrates with Nest giving you even more options
The web-based integration service If This Then That, which is trying to tie your physical connected devices to your digital services (and…
Read MoreA fight is brewing over control of the smart home and APIs are the weapon of choice.
As more companies release connected gadgets for the home, startups selling one-off devices are coming up against those who want to integrate everything into their own applications. What's a consumer to do?…
Read MoreIntegration drama in the smart home and Lumafit’s CEO on new wearables
Is it different building a connected device in Europe? Where are wearables heading?What are the risks of hacked smart home integrations? We discuss these questions and more on the podcast this week.…
Read MoreIFTTT adds an Android channel so I made a bat phone
Popular service If this Then That has added an Android channel to its line up of web-and-physical-device-based triggers. Let's have some fun.…
Read MoreIFTTT continues growth with new Quirky channels
The conditional rule setting service, If This Then That (IFTTT) is on a roll with some new channels for internet of things…
Read MoreWill the smartphone eat the fitness tracker market? RunKeeper’s CEO says yes.
Everyone is trying to be a platform company these days, but in this weeks podcast we explore the challenges affiliated with building a business around integrating various APIs and the need for a magical user experience.…
Read MoreIn praise of the humble smart plug: Are outlets the gateway for the internet of things?
Connecting your home may seem daunting, but is there enough value in connecting a lamp or a coffee maker to make smart outlets an entry point to the internet of things for mainstream consumers?…
Read MoreRecipe Madness: Helping consumers see the value in connected devices
A single connected device is less than the sum of its parts in an open ecosystem. Here's how Birdi is trying to make consumers see the value in a $119 smoke detector.…
Read MoreIFTTT adds a location channel for its iOS app
Good news for the iPhone-toting(s aapl) If This Then That lovers out there. The service has added a native iOS location tracking…
Read MoreZapier touts more than 250 integrations to help businesses link their favorite applications
Zapier's goal: Make it easy for small businesses without a ton of tech expertise to knit together their app suite of choice.…
Read MoreThe future of integration platforms is prescriptive rather than descriptive
The current middleman services that link connected devices and different web platforms are just the first step in building out a context-aware internet of things.…
Read MoreCan your coffeemaker be compromised? Securing the internet of things
Can we secure the internet of things? Probably not, but in this week's podcast Tiffany Rad of Kaspersky Labs offers some common sense ways to make your connected devices more secure.…
Read MoreAre parking hassles an Internet thing of the past? And connected seat cushions!
Connecting your home isn't just about your lights or thermostat. In this week's podcast we interview Streetline CEO Zia Yusuf and try to figure out how to connect Kevin Tofel's chair and discuss connected parking.…
Read MoreLower prices, openness will bring internet of things to the masses
The internet of things promises lots of connectedness -- but we need killer use cases, lower prices, and the ability for non-techies to play.…
Read MoreWhat your internet of things startup should learn from Netflix and the disaggregation of TV
When you combine open platforms with many interdependent parts -- like today's online video marketplace or the internet of things -- you risk losing accountability for failures in the customer experience. How can industry solve this problem?…
Read MoreIFTTT adds SmartThings as a trigger connecting your house to the web!
Like chocolate and peanut butter the connected home gets its own perfect pairing with IFTTT offering users a SmartThings channel. Now SmartThings hub owners can combine their home sensors with web services.…
Read MoreNY Times introduces channels on IFTTT
Automatic app facilitator IFTTT just got a big media boost with new functionality from the New York Times.…
Read MoreICYMI podcasts: Might as well Jump with T-Mo, 3-D printers and Chome APIs
Now is a great time to catch up on the latest GigaOM weekly podcasts. This week's topics range from the new Jump phone upgrade program at T-Mobile to first experiences with a 3-D printer and improvements to Google Chrome applications.…
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