Canonical has revealed what I reckon is its biggest announcement in years: Ubuntu is about to invade the internet of things with a minimal version of the Linux distribution that it… Read more »
Home robot Jibo’s Indiegogo campaign was scheduled to close over the weekend, but after raising more than $1.75 million the robot’s creators have decided to keep the campaign open through September 14… Read more »
Okay, smart home aficionados in warm climates, get out your wallets because Big Ass Fans is ready to ship its new connected fans with a Nest integration. Read more »
The smart home needs both intelligence and context, so in this week’s podcast we’re discussing data, AI and standards in the home as well as smart light bulbs with LIFX. Read more »
We are already surrounded by bots in the form of ATMs, GPS systems and Nest thermostats. Our appliances will become autonomous one by one, but we’ll still refuse to call them… Read more »
The robot invasion has begun, only the form factor may not be what you expected. For example, a ceiling fan company has launched a connected product that learns when to start… Read more »
Jaw-dropping business moves like Facebook’s recent acquisition of Oculus VR happen seemingly once a month in tech nowadays. Here’s what’s unique about this time in tech prompting companies like Facebook and… Read more »
My morning chuckle came from this irritated post over at BusinessWeek, where Drake Bennett complains that everything automated isn’t a robot. His attempt to get to the bottom of the robot-labeling… Read more »
Researchers at Cornell University have created a robog capable of predicting human gestures. In theory, smarter robots are better at everything, from pouring drinks without spilling to just seeming more human. Read more »