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Will chat AI lead to a voice resurgence?

By Peter Cooney / June 6, 2024
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Disclaimer: This article was not written using AI! Billions of voice interface enabled devices have been shipped in the last 5 years and voice assistants are used by millions of consumers across the world. Assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are household names, but is interest starting to subside? How might the industry […]

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SmartThings Partners with Eve Systems to Revolutionize Home Energy Management

By Peter Cooney / December 20, 2023
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There are several interesting threads to this story (pun intended), for example: Samsung has partnered with a 3rd party to help roll out smart plugs, rather than developing these devices in house. It further signals Samsung’s commitment to driving adoption of Matter as the all-encompassing smart home connectivity technology. At a higher level this is a […]

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Smart Home Technology: The Coolest Way to Save Energy and Stay Toasty

By Peter Cooney / November 8, 2023
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As the winter season approaches, many of us will face colder and wetter weather conditions. Smart home applications, especially smart thermostats, plugs and appliances, can offer a convenient way to warm our homes and reduce our energy bills. These smart devices can be accessed by anyone who has a smartphone, tablet, or computer with an […]

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Google ends updates and effectively kills third-party assistant smart displays

By Peter Cooney / April 13, 2023
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​The news from sources that Google will be ending software updates for Google assistant on third-party smart display devices is hardly surprising. According to 9to5Google, Google will be halting all updates for its assistant on Lenovo, JBL and LG smart display devices. It’s important to note that these devices will still continue to function with […]

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