The last weekend saw a fair amount of freaking out over the privacy policy associated with Samsung’s smart TVs, which warns customers that “if your spoken words include personal or other… Read more »
If Nest is the modern answer to the thermostat, Rachio is the answer to the lawn sprinkler. GigaOM Mobilize Showcase finalist has a smart sprinkler that knows when, and when not,… Read more »
Turns out a next-gen Japanese toilet can be remotely operated by anyone with the right app. A warning to “smart” appliance manufacturers: if you don’t want to leave a nasty smell,… Read more »
When it comes to the promise of data as the currency of the web, the current state of affairs has privacy advocates and many consumers up in arms. But it doesn’t… Read more »
General Electric has launched a new business around energy-smart household appliances and products. But utilities are its first target customers, not consumers. Read more »
Smart appliances are still years away from mass adoption, but they’re going to have a bigger influence on how the smart grid and the energy-smart home get connected, according to Pike… Read more »