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Comcast has decided to bet big on the internet of things by investing in LoRa, a radio standard used for low power wide area networks. Kevin and I discuss the cable company’s plans in this week’s show along with Amazon’s new streaming music service, new Arlo indoor/outdoor cameras and wireless charging. We also point out … Continue reading Episode 80: Comcast builds an IoT network and Amazon streams music The post Episode 80: Comcast builds an IoT network and Amazon streams music appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Google finally told us what to expect with its Google Home product, a new mesh router configuration and an updated Chromecast this week at its hardware event. Kevin and I break down what we know about Google Home, how it compares to other devices on the market and also what we won’t know until we … Continue reading Episode 79: Google’s Home versus Amazon’s Echo The post Episode 79: Google’s Home versus Amazon’s Echo appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

There’s a new Wink hub heading to Walmart, Home Depot and Amazon, so Kevin Tofel and I unpacked the new features on the second generation of the smart home hub in this week’s episode. We also discussed Amazon’s delivery plans that could take advantage of your connected door locks and garage doors, and then hit … Continue reading Episode 78: There are no dead dogs on the internet of things The post Episode 78: There are no dead dogs on the internet of things appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

The internet of things is about services, not devices. This is why I had Jon Troutman, co-founder of Canary on the show this week to talk about Membership, a new service offering from the all-in-one security device maker. This week Canary joined the masses in offering an outdoor camera, but it also launched a monthly … Continue reading Episode 77: So much about security plus Canary’s new service The post Episode 77: So much about security plus Canary’s new service appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Have you downloaded iOS 10 yet? If you have, and are wondering what to do with the Home app and your HomeKit home automation, then this show is for you. We brought on Adam Justice the head of ConnectSense, a home automation brand to discuss his experience with HomeKit so far (check out his video … Continue reading Episode 76: Tips and tricks for Apple’s HomeKit The post Episode 76: Tips and tricks for Apple’s HomeKit appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Nest is in the news again this week with a clarification on what its software engineers are really up to and new products. Its outdoor camera is launching as are thermostats in 3 new colors. It’s also unveiling a new software product that looks pretty cool. I’m still worried about the hardware innovation we can … Continue reading Episode 75: What connected cars can learn from tractors The post Episode 75: What connected cars can learn from tractors appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

As IFA starts in Berlin, there’s a bunch of product news to cover, including a partnership between Sonos and Amazon, that will let you control your Sonos from the Amazon Echo … in 2017. But before we get to that, Kevin Tofel and I explore what it means that Nest’s developers are reportedly moving over … Continue reading Episode 74: More Nest distress and a primer on protocols The post Episode 74: More Nest distress and a primer on protocols appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Can we change the way companies use our consumer and personal data derived from connected devices? Gilad Meiri, the CEO of Neura, discusses a new model for data privacy and a way to apply machine learning to connected devices. The results he’s after sound like magic, but we explore how it could be made real … Continue reading Episode 73: AI is just a buzzword The post Episode 73: AI is just a buzzword appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Hell hath frozen over at Intel, with the big news this week that Intel has taken an ARM license so it can manufacture ARM-based chips. We talk about what this news means for Intel, its IoT strategy and more. We also try to make sense of Fucshia, a reportedly new OS that Google has dumped … Continue reading Episode 72: Your IoT efforts can expose you to legal risks The post Episode 72: Your IoT efforts can expose you to legal risks appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Ransomware on a connected thermostat. Bluetooth locks that can be opened from a quarter-mile away. Cars that can be controlled at highway speeds. All of this and a Mr. Robot reference await you in this week’s show as I discuss the news from Defcon and BackHat with Beau Woods, the deputy director of the Cyber … Continue reading Episode 71: Don’t panic over IoT hacks The post Episode 71: Don’t panic over IoT hacks appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Wearables make a return to the podcast with Philips’ news of a suite of medical-grade devices to measure health. Plus, I give my impressions of the UnderArmor Fitness box after a few months living with it. Kevin Tofel and I also talk about Black Hat and IoT security, including a $9.4 million grant to study … Continue reading Episode 70: Distributed computing comes to the smart home The post Episode 70: Distributed computing comes to the smart home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

The Amazon Echo is the gateway drug to the smart home for many folks. They start with Alexa and move to shopping for connected lights or outlets. So we brought Charlie Kindel, director of Alexa Smart Home at Amazon, on the show to discuss the Echo’s history, its future and what voice can and cannot … Continue reading Episode 69: Amazon opens up about the Echo The post Episode 69: Amazon opens up about the Echo appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank making an offer to buy chip design firm ARM in a deal worth $32 billion kicks off our show this week, as Kevin and I weigh the merits and opportunities presented by the deal. We then skip over to ZenReach, the Wi-Fi provider that uses Wi-Fi as a means to capture more … Continue reading Episode 68: The future of food and ARM’s buyout The post Episode 68: The future of food and ARM’s buyout appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

For the first time since it became part of Google/Alphabet, Nest has released a new product. It’s an outdoor camera for home security. But Nest has added a bit of a twist. We discuss the $199 camera and the ideas behind it with Mehul Nariyawala, a product manager who was in charge in building the … Continue reading Episode 67: New Nest gear and a shocking experience The post Episode 67: New Nest gear and a shocking experience appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Insurance firms might be the savior of smart home technology. Because the price for many connected gadgets are so high, and consumers are uncertain if they are worth the investment, insurance discounts and programs are one way connected devices could find their way into a home. But they also could help the insurance companies totally … Continue reading Episode 66: The smart home will make you love your insurance company The post Episode 66: The smart home will make you love your insurance company appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Are you curious about Wink? On June 11 it started selling its Relay switch, a light switch that contains a screen and two soft programmable switches for $99 each. Two cost $149 and also double as an intercom. So we talked to Nathan Smith, Wink’s co-founder and CTO, about what happened to bring Wink out … Continue reading Episode 65: All about Wink and Alexa’s new Skills The post Episode 65: All about Wink and Alexa’s new Skills appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Do you need money? Want to buy or sell an internet of things startup? Then this week’s interview is must-listen stuff. Matt Turck, of FirstMark Capital came on the show to give some advice to those seeking financing, discuss the overall funding landscape and try to pinpoint where the next big exits are going to … Continue reading Episode 64: How a VC views the internet of things The post Episode 64: How a VC views the internet of things appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week is all about health and wearables, starting with Kevin Tofel discussing his frustration with fitness trackers that aren’t sharing everything. This ties into this week’s guest, Ernesto Ramirez, who just received a doctorate in public health and is an expert on how people and companies are using wearables. Ramirez and I spoke about … Continue reading Episode 63: Two summertime gadget reviews and wisdom on wearables The post Episode 63: Two summertime gadget reviews and wisdom on wearables appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we got to the big story of the last few days, Tony Fadell leaving Nest. We discuss what that means for any Nest buyers out there and what it says about selling connected device. And because Father’s Day is around the corner, we came up with three gift ideas for Dad. None of … Continue reading Episode 62: Tony Fadell set to Away mode The post Episode 62: Tony Fadell set to Away mode appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week is all about chips and presence. First Kevin and I dig into the disclosure that the Google Home Device will have the same chip as the Chromecast, and we explain what that means. Then we dive into the Jawbone rumors and cover Atari’s plans for building IoT devices through a partnership with Sigfox. … Continue reading Episode 61: Look inside Google Home and what’s up with Jawbone? The post Episode 61: Look inside Google Home and what’s up with Jawbone? appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.