Smart Home Gets Organized
Project CHIP devices will debut in 2021 Last week, the Zigbee Alliance said in a webinar that companies participating in Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP) will be able to…
More Gadgets Please
Smart tech ownership grows relentlessly Consumer tech products have proven hugely successful in capturing people’s imaginations and, importantly, making them open their wallets. Ten years ago, most people even in…
CES 2021: Virtual Silence
A muted showing from the all-digital event Sometimes the hardest decision is to do nothing, rather than adapting something to fit awkwardly or risk falling hopelessly short of expectations. After…
Predictions Week Video Highlights: Ronan Dunne, Verizon
Excerpts from our video interview with Ronan Dunne, CEO, Verizon Consumer Group We were absolutely delighted to be joined by Ronan Dunne on the first day of our Predictions Week….
Home and Away
Amazon widens smart device portfolio for homes and cars In the market for smart home products, Amazon has been going from strength to strength, dominating many device categories with solid…
Assessing the Coronavirus Fallout for Tech
How is the outbreak affecting technology companies? CCS Insight’s vice president of forecasting, Marina Koytcheva, explores the implications of Covid-19 for the technology industry. Marina will also be sharing additional…
Smart Wallpaper Boosts Wi-Fi Signal
Technology holds the promise of better-connected small devices Many connected household devices, given their small size, offer little space for placing antennas, thereby complicating the task of providing a good…
Spotify Consolidates Its Podcast Offering
Streaming service buys podcast network The Ringer This week, Spotify announced plans to acquire sports and entertainment media company The Ringer in its quest to become the world’s leading audio…
Selling the Smart Home
Samsung showcase illustrates its smart home vision Over the years I’ve seen numerous attempts by manufacturers of smart home products to showcase their offerings. Different companies have experimented with various…
CES 2020: Wednesday 8 January
Headlines from the Las Vegas tech playground Today we bring you the final round-up from our team at CES. Check out the video below for our highlights from the day…