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Internet of Things: The “Basket of Remotes” Problem
We count on WiFi and Bluetooth in our homes, but we don’t have appliances that provide self-description or reliable two-way communication. As a result, the Internet of Things for consumers is, in...
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Puzzling Over Google’s Nest Acquisition
Looking past the glitter, big names, and big money ($3.2B), a deeper look at Google’s last move doesn’t yield a good theory. Perhaps because there isn’t one. Last week’s Monday Note used the “Basket...
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The Intel Enigma
by Jean-Louis Gassée Intel once turned down the opportunity to become the sole supplier of iPhone processors. Why haven’t they let go of their defocused search for the Next Big Thing and, instead,...
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The Internet of Amazon Things
by Jean-Louis Gassée With its new ordering system of one-push buttons spread around the home, Amazon wants to simplify lives, theirs more than ours as we’ll find out. In doing so, we’ll face – again...
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Home Automation Out of The Closet
by Jean-Louis Gassée The Smart Home has been just around the corner for more than three decades. Now, an uneasy, not entirely frank move from one of the industry’s grandees signals a shift towards...
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