INTERNET OF THINGS

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects or "things" embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

Example of some IOT devices:

1: Solu: Smallest general-purpose computer

Solu is a interesting perspective on how a cloud-linked computer could work. No need to worry about your hard drive, backing up files, or installing software because it is all in the cloud. The team at iotlist talks a lot about the need for generic connected screen that are multi purpose. Solu is one of the first product that seems to align with that approach.

2: Misfit Wearables: Shine 2

Shine 2 is an advanced, premium activity and sleep monitor made by the team at Misfit. It is a great device for someone who is motivated to meet their health and fitness goals but does not care to wear a smart watch. One thing that is very cool about Shine 2 is that you can control smart home devices like Bolt connected lights using the device.


3: Google Chromecast: Second generation

Chromecast has always been the easiest and most cost efficient way to make any TV smart and cast your favorite videos to the big screen. The new Chromecast delivers on that promise and brings support to a few new apps like Sling TV.

4:  Ivee Voice: Voice control for the home

Ivee Voice is the last device from the team at Interactive Voice. The design is sleek and built to be placed anywhere in the home. We had a chance to see the device and it looks pretty awesome. With Ivee Voice the focus seems to be on bring a Amazon Echo like experience to the mass market based on cost. We can't wait to get one to test in our lab.

5:   OnHub: Connected home router

Google and TP Link released OnHub the router built for the connected home. We have been testing the router this week and we like what we see so far. It is super easy to setup and gives you a glimpse into what is going on with your network from its mobile app. Currently the 802.15.4 and BLE radios are not live so we were not able to test out the connected home features we believe it will support in the future..