Tag "Smart homes"

Amazon acquires Ring to bolster its security portfolio

By : CIOL Writers

Amazon is buying smart doorbell maker Ring making a deeper push into the home security market. Though the terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed, Reuters says that the sale price was more than $1 billion. Ring is best known for a doorbell

Google working on a fix for Home-related Wi-Fi issues

By : CIOL Writers

After multiple reports about Home and Chromecast Wi-Fi connectivity having troubles, Google has acknowledged the issue on its support page, noting that “In certain situations, a bug in the Cast software on Android phones may incorrectly send a large amount of network traffic which can

Smart lock company Otto suspends operations

By : CIOL Writers

Smart lock maker Otto that showed the world its digital lock five months back has suspended operations after a failed acquisition agreement. Detailing the reasons behind the unexpected turn of events in a blog post, CEO and founder Sam Jadallah said that their company was about

Apple WWDC: No one is spared

By : Pratima Harigunani

SAN FRANCISCO: When people wait with bated breath for every word out of the keynote podium, and

Not just a wallflower: Technology and Modern Nests

Pratima H MUMBAI, INDIA: Virtual headsets to get a real feel of what the house would

CES 2016: Smart Homes had to be back!

By : Pratima Harigunani

Pratima H INDIA: Lots is on full heat, volume and skate at CES this year. If

Smart home market to grow 30 percent YOY: Schneider Electric

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Schneider Electric today released Smart Homes Solutions survey, conducted on its behalf by

How context aware technologies will influence our day-to-day lives?

Siddarth Bharwani MUMBAI, INDIA: Imagine you are passing by your favorite clothing store and you receive