Meet Garmin Latest Wearable Techs, Tactix and Approach S62

  • Posted on: 27 February 2020
  • By: chw staff

Garman recently released its newest line of smart watches featuring the latest in wearable technology.  The Tactix Delta, according to Garmin is built to military standards with many new features to support tactical functionality and outdoor navigation. The Approach S62, designed for golfers with GPS technology that integrates critical course information and full-color mapping, right on the golfer’s wrist.  This can help you to navigate the most difficult golf courses.

Somfy's First Zigbee3.0 Range of Connected Shades and Curtains

  • Posted on: 14 January 2019
  • By: chw staff

Somfy has launch a new range of connected shades and curtains solutions based on Zigbee 3.0.  This new range includes the TaHoma gateway hub with embedded Radio Technology Somfy (RTS) motors and Zigbee 3.0 radio connectivity, a corresponding local controller, an automation app and a full set of motors for shades and curtains.

Landis+Gyr and MicroEJ Launch Custom Energy Apps Platform at CES

  • Posted on: 14 January 2019
  • By: chw staff

At CES this year Landis+Gyr partnership with MicroEJ introduced Gridstream Connect Apps as a part of the Gridstream Connect IoT solution portfolio.  The Gridstream Connect Apps is already in the market where is helps utilities to offer meter-based flexible billing, demand management used for billing and load management, along with apps that convert a smart meter into a distribution system sensor.

LG Uplus IoT Platform Selected for Residential Homes

  • Posted on: 25 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

LG Uplus, a subsidiary of LG announced that Korea based Ushin General Construction has selected LG Uplus’s IoT @home platform for the Class Apartments in Geumwang Wooshin, South Korea. The LG Uplus apps will be integrated in different services within the home, allowing residents to use connected home appliances such as heating and cooling, lighting and gas control, unmanned delivery services, energy usage checks and parking controls.

Fitbit Wants to Connect With the Kids

  • Posted on: 22 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

With the majority of parents wanting their children to be healthier (84%) and want their families to be more active (87%), Fitbit has introduced the Fitbit Ace.  The Ace, according to Fitbit is an activity tracker that makes fitness fun for kids while inspiring the entire family to build healthy habits together. Designed for kids ages 8 and older; Ace automatically tracks steps; active minutes and sleep; has up to 5 days of battery life; it features an adjustable showerproof wristband in two colours. It offers 10 unique clock faces and two fun interchangeable bands in electric blue and power purple, kids can find the style that fits their unique personality and be motivated to wear Ace day and night, no matter what they are doing.

Samsung is Building Homes with IoT in Mind

  • Posted on: 18 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

Microsoft has one, Intel has one, and now Samsung has built theirs. These companies are all building their own show home demonstrating the possibilities of IoT within the connected home. However, Samsung is going a bit further.  Through its construction division Samsung C&T, they want to start building these connected homes for customers. In its home country of South Korea, Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul; Samsung C&T has set up the “Raemian IoT HomeLab” to demonstrate the latest in IoT solution within the home.

UK Plans to Grow its Free Connected TV Platform With 125 Million Investment

  • Posted on: 15 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

Freeview

Digital UK partners BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and network operator Arqiva have signed a new five year agreement to accelerate the transition of the Freeview Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service to a fully hybrid platform.  The group hopes to provide the best in free-to-view live and on-demand TV in the UK.

Meet Sonos Beam Soundbar – Sonos’ Latest Smart Speaker for both TV and Music

  • Posted on: 7 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

Sonos announced the Sonos Beam “soundbar” yesterday for the ultimate in in-home audio experience. The compact, smart soundbar is due out next month for Sonos customer and those wishing to upgrade their soundbar. Also, coming with the Sonos Beam is support for Apple Airplay2. The smart speaker will offer rich sound experience for all the sonic content in your home, from films and TV shows, to music and podcasts. Sonos Beam supports 80+ music services, and multiple voice assistants.

Sonos Beam

Enjoy the Connected Home Experience With Savant Software Update 8.8

  • Posted on: 6 June 2018
  • By: chw staff

Savant

Savant has announced the addition of new products and features in its 8.8 software update. This release enhanced functionality for connected home users and Savant solution integrators, which allows you to create intuitive smart home environment. Its enhanced user interface makes access to music a snap, and exciting new personalization capabilities that enable integrators to deliver fine-tuned smart home experience that can be tailored to your need.

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