Belkin on Tuesday launched another set of products aimed at the internet of things. This time it released an electricity and water monitoring system that uses sensors and algorithms acquired from Zensi.…
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The state of cleantech venture capital, part 4: Parting thoughts
When it comes to cleantech investing, we’re in the early innings of a long ball game. The last in a 4-part series from Venrock's Matthew Nordan.…
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Look back into Apple’s history, and it’s clear it never partners with a company that could one day be a threat. Apple’s decision to include Netflix on the newest Apple TV indicates where Apple may be headed with video and the iTunes store.…
Read MoreThe Future of Energy Innovation Is In Smart Algorithms
A new type of energy-focused startup has emerged focused on innovation around smart algorithms. These companies are using information analytics -- in the same way that the web giants Amazon, Google and Netflix do -- to mine information and use it to help reduce energy consumption.…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Zensi (The Startup Belkin Bought)
It's every entrepreneur's dream: build a company, raise no venture capital, and sell off the firm in less than two years. That was the path taken by startup Zensi, which makes energy sensing technology, when it was acquired by consumer electronics company Belkin this week.…
Read MoreThis Week in Mobile Tech Manor #74: San Fran
Mobile Tech Manor (MTM) is what I affectionately call my home office as it has seen more mobile tech gear pass through the doors than just about anywhere on earth. This column is where I share the events in MTM for the past week.…
Read MoreMJ's Death Makes Web Traffic Spike, But No Internet Meltdown
I couldn’t help but notice the irony in yesterday’s events. At our Structure 09 Conference, just as panelists started discussing the challenges…
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