The Internet Of Things Podcast - Iot

What did you buy for Prime Day this week? This week we tackle if Amazon’s new program to help folks install Alexa-enabled devices is a big deal and Apple’s retail plans for HomeKit. We also discuss fashion-forward wearables, and a new startup called Nodle that’s trying to create crowdsourced Bluetooth-based IoT networks. We have a … Continue reading Episode 120: Learn how 3-D sensors work before Apple puts them in the iPhone The post Episode 120: Learn how 3-D sensors work before Apple puts them in the iPhone appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

After a week with the Amazon Echo Show I realize that I have no friends–on that device at least. In addition to my review of the Show, Kevin shares a review of the GoControl Z-wave sensor pack he purchased to go with the Wink, and I talk about the Leviton Decora light switch in depth. … Continue reading Episode 119: Amazon’s Echo Show makes me feel lonely The post Episode 119: Amazon’s Echo Show makes me feel lonely appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Alexa has new skills thanks to the Echo Show launching this week, and the Google Home gets some fancy new code. Kevin and I discuss how to turn your Echo device into an intercom, my take on the new Eero routers and a new $100 million fund from TrendMicro for IoT security. There’s also Apple’s reported … Continue reading Episode 118: Reviewing Eero’s new gear and IoT ransomware The post Episode 118: Reviewing Eero’s new gear and IoT ransomware appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Intel plans to discontinue several of its boards designed for makers. Kevin and I discuss what this means for Intel’s IoT strategy. We also talk about ARM’s extension of a program that eliminates license fees to design custom chips, Ring’s new doorbell and Hue’s new lights. We then circle back on Amazon’s Whole Foods purchase and the … Continue reading Episode 117: Intel’s new IoT strategy has fewer things The post Episode 117: Intel’s new IoT strategy has fewer things appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

There was a lot of Wi-Fi news this week with new routers and services from Eero. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi Alliance has created a certification program for builders to ensure that newly constructed homes get the best in-home coverage available. Since I was out this week, Kevin and I recorded early, so there’s news of AWS … Continue reading Episode 116: Meet Eero’s new routers and see how Aclima uses IoT to stop pollution The post Episode 116: Meet Eero’s new routers and see how Aclima uses IoT to stop pollution appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Apple’s disclosure of the HomePod, a connected speaker and personal assistant, drove much of the IoT news this week. However, research from Pew on how rapidly people are becoming connected and the lack of transparency about how our data is used might end up being the story with real legs. Kevin Tofel and I discuss both … Continue reading Episode 115: All about Apple’s HomePod The post Episode 115: All about Apple’s HomePod appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

What makes a phone essential? Or Essential as is the case with Andy Rubin’s new company that features a new smartphone and teases a new connected home assistant? Kevin and I discuss what we know, and Kevin also explains a surprise decision he’s made regarding Google (here’s the link he mentions during the show). We … Continue reading Episode 114: The Essential Phone and IBM’s Watson tries IoT The post Episode 114: The Essential Phone and IBM’s Watson tries IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

It has been a week since Google I/O, which gave Kevin and me time to wade through some of the developer videos and ponder the features Google is announcing for the home and for Google Home. The jury is still out on whether Kevin is buying the device, but he is tempted, y’all! We discussed … Continue reading Episode 113: Google Home gets way better The post Episode 113: Google Home gets way better appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we recorded before the big rush of news from Google I/O but we managed to cram in the details on Google’s new IoT Core beta that offers developers a cloud-based platform for connected devices. Since Google servers are used frequently by businesses it would be interesting to see how google monitoring would work … Continue reading Episode 112: Google’s IoT Cloud takes on Amazon and Azure The post Episode 112: Google’s IoT Cloud takes on Amazon and Azure appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Who’s buying an Echo Show? This week Kevin and I share our thoughts on Amazon’s latest device, which adds a screen to the Echo, video calling and more. We also talk about Apple buying Beddit presumably for sleep data, a new smart home product with a DARPA and Playground Studios pedigree and the industrial internet. … Continue reading Episode 111: All about the Amazon Show and costs of IoT compute The post Episode 111: All about the Amazon Show and costs of IoT compute appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we discuss Apple’s plans to introduce Siri in a can, Amazon’s Style maven ambitions and a few other items on the personal assistant front. We also discuss Orbit, a new security idea from Cloudflare, and a lawsuit filed by ADT against Ring and Zonoff’s former CEO. From there we go straight into an … Continue reading Episode 110: IKEA’s smart home plans and will you buy an Amazon Look? The post Episode 110: IKEA’s smart home plans and will you buy an Amazon Look? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Google Home can recognize your voice, SmartThing’s Connect app on Samsung’s Galaxy 8 can act as a hubless hub for the home, and Spotify may be considering its own connected device. Kevin and I discuss these stories, plus Waymo’s autonomous car testing in Phoenix, and why iDevices was acquired. There’s also a quick discussion of … Continue reading Episode 109: How to scale the industrial IoT The post Episode 109: How to scale the industrial IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Kevin is back for this week’s show, and we talk about Google Home, Amazon’s latest hardware plans for the Echo and how we think voice may evolve. I installed the Honeywell T5 thermostat as well as a leak sensor from Honeywell, and share what I liked and what I didn’t. We also discuss Kevin’s field … Continue reading Episode 108: Owning digital property could save our privacy The post Episode 108: Owning digital property could save our privacy appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week’s IoT Podcast starts with a focus on security, beginning with bot bricking connected devices, IKEA’s smart lights and Microsoft’s Project Sopris efforts. After security, we talk about a new home hub from Fibaro, TP-Link’s new mesh router, Alexa’s new lighting skills and Ring’s new video recording plan. We also cover the results from … Continue reading Episode 107: How the internet of things came to be The post Episode 107: How the internet of things came to be appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

It’s time to swap out my Amazon Echo for a Google Home because all of my integrations are working so well, and because Google added Logitech’s Harmony Hub. August added a lock for the pro channel and Samsung’s Tizen OS has a lot of security flaws. This is not good for anyone, especially Samsung. We … Continue reading Episode 106: Stacey has a secret The post Episode 106: Stacey has a secret appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week there were two big stories in the internet of things. The first is that Google Home has expanded the number of companies it works with, adding Rachio, Wink, August and more. The other story is that Congress has repealed rules that prevented ISPs from selling your personal data. This will open up consumers’ … Continue reading Episode 105: Comcast’s platform plans revealed The post Episode 105: Comcast’s platform plans revealed appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we discuss a personal assistant from Samsung, Amazon Alexa on phones and mistakes from Google Home. We also talk about a Legend of Zelda superfan and how he controls his home through an ocarina. We then talk about ARM’s new architecture and discuss two deals ARM did last month to boost support for low power … Continue reading Episode 104: Vint Cerf has a lot of questions on IoT The post Episode 104: Vint Cerf has a lot of questions on IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week Intel said it would spend another small fortune buying a chip company, Kevin discusses uses for LIDAR outside of connected cars and the Ring doorbell is embroiled in a security SNAFU. At SXSW this week, I learned about the IoT Design Manifesto and have some thoughts. Kevin discusses a new security flaw that … Continue reading Episode 103: Sue your way to a safer IoT The post Episode 103: Sue your way to a safer IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Wow. This week saw a bunch of news about the Amazon Echo. There were rumors of new hardware, the ability to make phone calls and the crazy revelations of the CIA’s hacking ability, which led me to wonder if I want a microphone in my home at all. We also got an update on police … Continue reading Episode 102: Wait to buy your next Amazon Echo The post Episode 102: Wait to buy your next Amazon Echo appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Well, the skies fell this week for the smart home. Or more accurately the cloud was somewhat disconnected thanks to Amazon Web Services stumbling. We discuss what happened and how companies can avoid having similar problems by designing for resiliency. We also talk about several new Alexa skills for locks, routers and phones. We then … Continue reading Episode 101: What happens when everything becomes a service? The post Episode 101: What happens when everything becomes a service? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.