Nest paved the way for the smart home, showing investors that consumers would pay $249 for a next-generation thermostat. Now many are wondering what other connected-home products could become breakout success stories. In 2015,… Read more »
The smart lock looks to be one of the most promising smart-home technologies in 2015, thanks to technology improvements, user convenience, and lower costs. Read more »
After the success of connected thermostats in the home, many are wondering what the next major point application success could be. I’ve looked at everything from connected water heaters to connected… Read more »
Structure Connect, the third and final installment of Gigaom’s 2014 Structure series, comes to San Francisco October 21 and 22 with a comprehensive look at the internet of things. Read more »
August, the startup that raised $8 million for its Yves Behar-designed smart lock, started shipping to pre-order customers today after a months-long wait. The existing orders will be staggered throughout the… Read more »
The internet of things is going to change the way established businesses work, but it also offers entrepreneurs a whole new avenue to explore new ideas in hardware and services. Read more »
Apple’s smart home play is here at last. We still need more details, but the main point is that it will solve customer confusion via partners and software, not with its… Read more »
August, a smart lock company that hopes to launch its product in the spring has raised $8 million in first round capital led by Maveron. But are such locks ready for… Read more »
The total number of Spotify users from August 27, 2011 to September 26, 2011. Started at 3 million and drastically increased to 4.4 million in one month. Read more »