- Life In 2030: Consumers See Shared Cars, Voice-Activated Appliances, Travel By Hyperloop
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Thursday, January 3, 2019
In a study, consumers predict technologies they are likely to use, ranging from remote security cameras to robots in the home. ...
- Saving Money Top Driver For Smart Home Device Purchasing
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, January 2, 2019
The majority of households that don't own or intend to purchase a smart-home device could be persuaded by reduced bills or insurance discounts, according to a Parks Associates study. ...
- Pre-CES, Consumers Look For Practical Results From Smart Home Devices
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Friday, December 28, 2018
Consumers want smart features that are easy to understand and an efficient addition to their everyday household tasks. ...
- Google Assistant Brings Macaulay Culkin's 'Home Alone' Into 21st Century
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Thursday, December 20, 2018
In the Google "Home Alone" remake ad, a grown-up Macaulay Culkin seems a little less alone with the Google Assistant to entertain him and help him stay safe at h ...
- Office Depot To Sell, Install Google Smart Home Devices
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Friday, December 14, 2018
The Office Depot smart home and office installation service starts at $99, with a $20 discount for the month of December. ...
- Comcast Adds Xfinity Feature For Connecting Home Devices
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The Xfinity xFi feature will automatically import names given by customers to devices as they are connected to the home's WiFi network. ...
- 65% Say Internet-Connected Devices Cost Too Much
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The majority (70%) of consumers in a Kantar TNS study also have privacy concerns about connected devices. ...
- Listen Up: There's a Reason Digital Audio Is Having a Moment
Marketing Insider, Anna Bager - Monday, December 3, 2018
Digital audio provides a powerful platform for engaging audiences with storytelling in one of the most intimate media settings possible. ...
- Lowe's To Sell Off Smart Home Business
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Tuesday, November 27, 2018
While Lowe's plans to sell its Iris smart home platform to another company, it will continue to sell smart home products in its stores. ...
- More Bundled IoT Services Coming In 2019: Forrester
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
The idea of a truly 'smart' home as an integrated system is failing in the marketplace. That is among one of the many 2019 predictions relating to technology by Forres ...
- Amazon, Google Power The Smart Speaker Market
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Sunday, November 18, 2018
Amazon and Google own voice among smart speakers, but other brands are starting to make some headway. ...
- Smart Home Security Cameras Vs. Holiday Package Thefts
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Thursday, November 15, 2018
The potential theft of holiday packages may be a driver for an increase in the sale and installation of smart home security cameras. ...
- 31 Million Smart Meters Projected In Europe This Year
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Annual shipments of smart meters in Europe will reach 31 million units this year, according to a new report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Smart meters accounted for 8 ...
- Amazon Adds Alexa To Windows 10 PCs
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Friday, November 9, 2018
Amazon has launched an Alexa app for Windows 10 PCs, allowing consumers to access Amazon's voice agent directly from their computer without using a device from the Amazon Echo li ...
- Spotify Looks For Headcount Boost With Google Home Mini Giveaway
Marketing Daily, P.J. Bednarski - Thursday, November 1, 2018
Spotify will give a new Google Home Mini to new and existing Spotify Premium For Family plan subscribers in the U.S. ...
- Amazon Backs Smart Thermostat Startup; $102M Raised
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Thursday, October 25, 2018
Smart thermostat maker Tado has raised another $50 million from companies including Amazon, bringing its total raised to $102 million. The new investments will be used to extend the company ...
- Voice Search Leads To Physical Actions
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Friday, October 26, 2018
More than two in five people using voice search ask for directions, an address or business hours, and 88% of those are likely to use driving directions after a voi ...
- 51% Interested In Using A Smart Home Device
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The Internet of Things continues its expansion into U.S. homes and now most consumers at least have an interest in using smart home devices. The majority (51%) of consumers a ...
- 84% Of Amazon Echo Users Satisfied; 73% For Google Home
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Even if consumers don't yet own a smart speaker, familiarity with such products -- especially Amazon and Google devices -- is high. ...
- Privacy, Accuracy Hinder Voice Commands
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Sunday, October 21, 2018
While many consumers have used voice commands, they are not necessarily becoming part of daily routines, according to recent study. ...
- Smart-Home Tech Problems On The Rise
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Of smart home owners in U.S. broadband households, 12% report technical problems going unresolved this year, according to a new study. ...
- Amazon Smart Speakers Reach 15% Of U.S. Homes
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Nearly a quarter of U.S. households now own a smart speaker, according to Kantar's Q2 TNS Request survey, which tracks household use and behaviors around voice, internet and video servic ...
- Long Battery Life Now Top Feature For Smartwatch Buyers
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Battery life is the leading feature and heart rate monitor is last, according to Parks Associates. Other important features include whether it is simple to operate, water resistance, activity tracki ...
- UK Second-Largest Smart Home Market In Europe
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, October 5, 2018
Research from GfK suggests the UK is the second-largest market in Europe for smart home products, Netimperative reports. ...
- Nest Thermostat E Expands Into European Homes
Around the Net in IoT, Chuck Martin - Thursday, October 4, 2018
The Nest E, the budget thermostat version released in the U.S. last year, is now making its way into Europe. It is now tuned to the European heating systems. ...
- 100 Million Smart Speakers To Ship This Year: IDC
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Monday, October 1, 2018
The smart home devices market will grow 31% this year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The number of smart home devices shipped is projected to reach 644 milli ...
- Smart Speakers Moving Toward 50% Market Penetration
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Thursday, September 27, 2018
The smart thermostat is the best-selling smart home category, while 28% of households already own a smart speaker with a voice assistant. ...
- 147 Million Smart Homes Projected For North America, Europe
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Monday, September 24, 2018
The number of smart-home systems in North America increased 51%, reaching 22 million homes at the end of last year, according to a new study. ...
- Amazon Bows New Alexa Hardware Line, Goes For Home Voice Domination
Connected Thinking, Chuck Martin - Thursday, September 20, 2018
New devices fall into one of three categories: new or tuned-up Echo devices, companion devices and smart-home devices. ...
- AT&T, Airstream Create Smart RV Unlimited Data Plan
AI & IoT Daily, Chuck Martin - Thursday, September 20, 2018
AT&T has created a pricing plan for owners of the classic Airstream Silver Bullet to run with unlimited data for a year. An AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot, available for 2019 mode ...
