Go to Source   The age of the smart home has arrived.  Though one of the biggest beneficiaries is a stodgy old tech name you’d probably never think of: Honeywell International (NYSE:), the diversified manufacturer of everything from jet engines to refrigerator parts.   Google (NASDAQ:)made a big splash into the smart home market with […]

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Go to Source   Staples Connect, for those that did not know, is a home automation hub and kits provided by Staples. These products let you manage multiple devices such as lamps, TVs, and alarms using one central remote control or through an app on your smartphone or tablet.   “Staples Connect Beta for Windows […]

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Go to Source   American Family Insurance has partnered with Microsoft Corp. to launch an accelerator for start-ups focused on home automation.     Although the accelerator will be located on Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Wash., near Seattle, it has the potential to produce benefits for the Madison-based insurer and perhaps the state’s entrepreneurial community. […]

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Go to Source The potential impact on insurance of the “Internet of Things” — the network of connected devices ranging from smart phones to cars to appliances — was a hot topic at both of this year’s industry trade shows. But though real-world implementations of IoT technology (other than auto telematics) have been light, today, […]

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Go to Source Microsoft has launched its latest start-up accelerator, which will focus on home automation. In partnership with American Family Insurance, one of the biggest mutual property/casualty insurance companies, Microsoft is looking to invest in start-ups in the home-automation market. This newest accelerator, the formation of which Microsoft announced on June 17, will be […]

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Go to Source The usual way in which the media approaches emerging markets is to use the competitive paradigm: Companies A, B and C are jumping in and the race is on, and may the best business plan win.   While there is an element of truth to such an interpretation, it’s not as cut […]

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Go to Source   Scavenging the IndieGogo startup farm leaves me with a lot of candidates for my next tech discovery. I think I found a promising product that really fits into a niche that is supported by a lot larger market than you may imagine – I’m talking about a touch screen internet router. […]

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Go to Source   Quirky+GE Aros Smart Air Conditioner   Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5   The good: This is a capable air conditioner that boasts a fantastic design, clever smart features and a very reasonable asking price.   The bad: The otherwise flawless design is undercut by poorly thought out ventilation flaps, […]

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Go to Source In the following video, tech analyst Eric Bleeker and Max Macaluso discuss Apple‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL  ) plans to enter the smart home space.     The smart home space has been expanding rapidly in recent years. Google  (NASDAQ: GOOG  ) made a major push when it acquired Nest for over $3 billion, and reports have it […]

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