This past week’s Smart World Series features a GPS tracker in your home, a pain-free way to monitor blood glucose levels, how the Internet of Things (IoT) is drastically shaking up today’s reality, and a platform that allows developers to put Siri clones in apps and devices.

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.

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Smart homes get stylish with 4K TV and wireless speakers

If you’re looking for smart home solutions, crowdfunding sites are the best places to see which products could one day be available in retail or online stores. Plus, you could play a role in the future of a product with a contribution of your own. One such project is airfy Beacon, a small device that acts like a GPS tracker for your home so connected devices know what part of the house you’re in and what actions they should take based on your in-home location.

Find out more about airfy Beacon and other products and acquisitions in our Smart Living roundup.

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Wearable sensor eliminates painful prick for blood glucose monitoring

Technology is indeed changing the way we live. From the way we consume media, how we go about our daily activities, and even how we deal with keeping our bodies in check. Fitness and health bands are popping up like mushrooms after the rain, but aside from tracking our steps or how long we sleep, these technologies can be used to track blood glucose levels and more.

Find out more how technology is revolutionizing the healthcare industry in our Smart Health roundup.

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Report shows true impact of IoT

The Internet of Things is not just a fad, according to a new report from Accenture plc. The study showed that businesses can greatly benefit from IoT by unlocking new revenue sources through new digital services. The report went on to demonstrate three ways to make this possible: boost revenues by increasing production and creating new hybrid business models; fuel breakthrough innovations through intelligent technologies; and transform the workforce to cultivate the new skills required for Industrial Internet of Things jobs.

Find out more about Accenture’s report and other exciting innovations in our Smart City roundup.

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New platforms, upgrades simplify life for IoT developers

Swiping, tapping, touching – those are now considered archaic actions when it comes to interacting with technology. What people want now is for things to be done with minimal effort, namely through speaking commands. In order for this to happen, Speaktoit Inc.  has launched Api.ai , a natural language understanding platform that allows developers to add Siri clones to applications and devices.

Find out more about Api.ai in our Smart DevOps roundup.

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

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