Apple reportedly aims to introduce a new smart home device in spring 2025 that brings together the capabilities of an iPad, Apple TV and HomePod. Codenamed J490 and dubbed “HomeAccessory,” though it may be given a new marketing name, the device will be powered by...
From smartphones to smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, connected devices have transformed the way consumers multitask in their daily lives. In fact, consumers are using connected devices while engaging in various day-to-day tasks, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or weekend. PYMNTS’ data confirms that...
New research says that the global demand for smart home devices will soon exceed sales of smartphones by 2023. The research from Strategy Analytics shows that consumers around the world purchased 663 million smart home devices in 2017, and that number will increase to 1.94...
Amazon is taking on Best Buy in the home installation and service market where Geek Squad has dominated by quietly rolling out its own service unit. Recode, citing multiple sources and job postings, reported news that during the last few months the eCommerce giant has...
November 14, 2024
Apple’s reported upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered display, launching as early as March, could shake up the connected device market by giving the tech giant its first central command center to drive eCommerce and smart home purchases through its ecosystem. The move may signal Apple’s broader ambition to capture a larger share of the smart home market, […]
September 27, 2024
Apple reportedly aims to introduce a new smart home device in spring 2025 that brings together the capabilities of an iPad, Apple TV and HomePod. Codenamed J490 and dubbed “HomeAccessory,” though it may be given a new marketing name, the device will be powered by the A18 chip, enabling it to support Apple Intelligence features, […]
June 07, 2018
New research says that the global demand for smart home devices will soon exceed sales of smartphones by 2023. The research from Strategy Analytics shows that consumers around the world...
July 11, 2017
Amazon is taking on Best Buy in the home installation and service market where Geek Squad has dominated by quietly rolling out its own service unit. Recode, citing multiple sources...