This week’s Smart World Series features the hazards of owning a smart home, an award-winning voice recognition software update, and a bank that has gone teller-less.

For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world.  Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds up the top news trends regarding smart homes and cars, smart data centers and IT, smart infrastructure and all things related to the Internet of Things (IoT).

The hazards of smart homes grow

Even as connected devices in our homes make life easier, they may also put our lives at risk to cyber-spying, warns Gary Huestis, owner of cyber-security company E-Investigations. Despite the growing risk associated with smart homes, it seems nothing can stop the IoT revolution as more products and initiatives arise. The Linkio home automation system and the implementation of ABCs of Smart-Technology in Midtown Doral are two ongoing projects building support for a smarter world.

Learn more about the state of the smart and connected life in our Smart Living roundup.

VoiceItt hears the vote of confidence

Philips North America’s second annual Philips Innovation Fellows competition has awarded VoiceItt the grand prize winner for its software that empowers people with speech or language disorders. It will receive $60,000 in prize money in addition to the $25,235 it raised during its crowdsourcing phase, along with mentorship from Philips executives and relevant business leaders. Also featured in this roundup is Baidu Inc.’s DuBike smart bike and Hexoskin, a smart shirt that you can wear for any type of activity.

Find out more about these gadgets in our Smart Health roundup.

Banks gain smarts, lose tellers: Automation in full effect

The Farmington branch of the Generations Bank has replaced its tellers with interactive machines. These machines double as ATMs but can also be used to talk to live tellers remotely. Not only that, this branch features a smart office that can be used by both customers and employees.

Also featured in this roundup is the grand opening of the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town and Copenhagen winning Best Project in this year’s Smart City Awards.

Learn more about these innovations and announcements in our Smart City roundup.

Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries and innovations in the world of smart and connected things.

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