SmartWorld Weekly: Home Automation Hub, Deka + More
If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. Each week, we round up the best of apps and services for health and fitness, smart homes, smart cars, the self-quantified movement, and anything related to the Internet of Things.
This week’s SmartWorld Series features a hub that controls all your home automation needs, fatigue and sleep trackers, a new entrant in the autonomous car race, and a cool way to spice up your Bluetooth headset.
SmartWorld Weekly Roundup
Manage All Your Smart Home Apps with One Hub + More
SmartHome Monday featured the Revolv Hub, which connects to your WiFi network and manages home automation products such as Sonos, Philips Hue, Belkin Wemo Switches, Yale Locks, Insteon, GE Lighting products; The Ubi Interactive which turns any surface into a an interactive touchscreen; and the Kevo smart lock that allows you to open locked doors with a touch of your hand.
Self-Trackers to Keep Fatigue at Bay + More
Quantified Self Tuesday featured FatigueScience’s Readiband, which not only tracks your sleep patterns but also convert fatigue levels to performance data; the QuASP tracker which uses sensors and satellites to deliver the most precise motion and location data; and the Basis smartwatch that learns more about you with sensors and motion trackers.
Tesla Joins Autonomous Car Race + More SmartCar News
SmartCar Wednesday delivered news that Tesla Motors is eyeing the automated car race and aims to produce a fully automated car by 2016; how lawmakers can block the market launch of automated vehicles; and Parrot, a device that allows you to continue using your smartphone without taking your eyes off the road.
Treat Your Earbuds with Fashion-Forward Headsets + More Smart Devices
SmartDevice Thursday featured Deka, a crowdfunding project that aims to revolutionize the look and feel of Bluetooth headsets; the Owlet Baby Monitor which monitors your baby’s vital signs and send the info to your smartphone; and Dice+, a new take on board game dice.
Plus the launch of HWTrek (Hardware Trek), a digital crowdfunding platform that pairs project teams with manufacturing and design experts who help guide the projects from concept to production, delivering a high-quality product at scale, on time and on budget, to hardware enthusiasts excited to back promising product innovations.
Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries, and innovation in the world of smart and connected things.
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