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IDC Projects IoT Market Will Grow 16.7 Percent This Year
IDC Projects IoT Market Will Grow 16.7 Percent This Year
June 15, 2017  |  Internet of Things

International Data Corp. (IDC), the market research firm, updated its projections for the Internet of Things, or IOT, market, projecting the market with grow 16.7...

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Samsung IoT Washer/Dryer Set Pulls Double Duty
Samsung IoT Washer/Dryer Set Pulls Double Duty
May 09, 2017  |  Retail

Samsung is doubling down on home appliance innovations. Literally. Samsung Electronics America (SEA) recently announced the availability of its new laundry pair, FlexWash and FlexDry, that...

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Can A Connected Refrigerator Anchor The IoT Household?
Can A Connected Refrigerator Anchor The IoT Household?
May 08, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

It’s sure to guarantee bragging rights at cocktail parties, but how transformative can a smart refrigerator really be? The latest Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker™...

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NEW REPORT: Smarter Fridges, Better Homes?
NEW REPORT: Smarter Fridges, Better Homes?
May 05, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

From devices that can clean a user’s house with just a simple request to dryers that can restock dryer sheets automatically, IoT technology is turning...

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Ecobee Releases New Smart Thermostat Featuring Alexa Voice Service
Ecobee Releases New Smart Thermostat Featuring Alexa Voice Service
May 04, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Ecobee Inc. has announced the launch of its next-generation smart thermostat: ecobee4, which features Amazon Alexa voice service and far-field voice recognition. According to a press release,...

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IRI Partners Up With Freshub For IoT-Driven Smart Kitchen
IRI Partners Up With Freshub For IoT-Driven Smart Kitchen
April 06, 2017  |  Retail

It looks like the IoT-savvy industry is one step closer to making the home from Disney Channel’s Smart House movie a reality. While there’s currently...

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Unified Inbox Enables Text To Smart Home Communication
Unified Inbox Enables Text To Smart Home Communication
March 14, 2017  |  Retail

Not everyone thinks that the future of the IoT is voice-enabled. While Amazon’s Echo and Google Home square off in the voice-activated marketplace, Apple’s Siri...

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Alphabet’s Nest Working On More Affordable Smart Home Tech
Alphabet’s Nest Working On More Affordable Smart Home Tech
March 09, 2017  |  Internet of Things

A high price of entry could prove to be an impediment to growth for the burgeoning smart home market. Alphabet Inc.’s Nest is reportedly vying for...

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GE Integrates Nest Protect In Connected Ovens
GE Integrates Nest Protect In Connected Ovens
January 04, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Another day, another smarter appliance. Just a few days in, and 2017 is already shaping up to be the year of the smart home. Appliance...

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