This week’s Smart World Series features smart tips to keep homes safe this summer, smart wine bottles that prevent counterfeit spirits, wearable tech that doesn’t need to be charged, the launch of a new affordable device from Misfit, the rise of ‘prosumers’ and more.

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.

Smart summer tips to automate your home while vacationing

Summer is the best time to go on that long-awaited vacation. But how can you fully enjoy your time off when you’re worried about someone breaking into your home? Aside from vacationing, smart technology can also give you peace of mind while you’re away.

Read more about our smart home tips and tricks on how you can keep your homes safe while out of town here.

Smart wine bottles battle counterfeit spirits

At the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015, Thin Film Electronics ASA (Thinfilm) announced a partnership with global authentication company G World Group (G World) for a smart wine bottle to battle counterfeit wines in China. Also featured in this roundup is the Luzi Smart Lamp that helps you sleep; Icontrol Networks, Inc. push for smart home in Israel; and a remote for the Internet of Things.

Read more about these products in our Smart Living Weekly roundup.

Grandma vs. whippersnappers: How age influences smart home trends

Will you ever invest in a smart home? Turns out, your age may influence your decision as to whether you should get smart devices for your home, according to a recent report from smart home platform maker Icontrol. Your age may also influence your decision as to which part of the home to automate.

Read more about this report here.

The wearable you’ll actually wear, because it doesn’t need charging

element1 is changing the wearable tech market, as it is among the first smartwatch that features a kinetic battery, which means no need to charge your device every night or every few hours because it charges itself while you use it.

Also featured in this roundup is the TZOA enviro-tracker and Ayo, the light-based energy boosting wearable.

Read more about these game-changing wearable devices in our Smart Health Weekly roundup.

Misfit’s new smart button, app control more devices in your world

Misfit Wearables Corp. announced a new device and app called Flash Link and Misfit Link, respectively, that deliver more control for the connected devices surrounding the wearer. The Flash Link is priced at $19.99 and is one of the most affordable trackers available today.

Read more about Misfit’s new device and app here.

Rise of the ‘prosumer’ is coming to a smart city near you

A recent report from Research and Markets states that as investment in smart infrastructure grows, the trend will give rise to ‘prosumers’ who not only consume resources but also generate them. Also featured in this roundup is the rise of social spaces and the deployment of Weightless-N in European cities.

Read more about these developments in our Smart City Weekly roundup.  

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

Image source: element1