smart homes

Thumbtack Raises $75 Million to Improve Home Improvement App
Thumbtack Raises $75 Million to Improve Home Improvement App
July 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Home improvement app Thumbtack has received $70 million in new debt financing. The funding — from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Hercules Capital — will...

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Smart Devices Lock Doors to Secure Connected Homes
Smart Devices Lock Doors to Secure Connected Homes
April 24, 2024  |  Technology

As the boundaries between physical and digital spaces blur, the traditional home security landscape is undergoing a digital shift, with smart devices assuming an increasingly...

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Report: Apple Considering Robots as New Opportunity for Growth
Report: Apple Considering Robots as New Opportunity for Growth
April 03, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly considering entering the personal robotics market. The company is exploring projects in this field as it looks for new opportunities for growth after...

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Xiaomi’s EV Debut Shifts Connected Economy Into High Gear
Xiaomi’s EV Debut Shifts Connected Economy Into High Gear
April 01, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Following recent reports of Apple discontinuing its decade-long Project Titan, its rival, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has swiftly entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the formal launch of...

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Amazon Jettisons Plans for $1.7 Billion iRobot Purchase 
Amazon Jettisons Plans for $1.7 Billion iRobot Purchase 
January 29, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Citing a tough regulatory environment, Amazon has called off its $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot. The tech giant announced Monday (Jan. 29) that its agreement...

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CES 2024’s Weird but Oddly Helpful Gadgets
CES 2024’s Weird but Oddly Helpful Gadgets
January 13, 2024  |  Technology

CES, one of the world’s largest tech shows, can be a bit much with all the groundbreaking unveilings. Even if you dedicate all your time...

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As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
June 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There’s less than a month to go before EU antitrust regulators give a thumbs up or down on Amazon’s  bid to buy iRobot Corp. As...

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Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities
Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities
April 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy expands with each new activity consumers perform via digital means, and those are increasing, as the average consumer now engages in 28...

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Report: Apple Plans New Push Into Smart Home Market
Report: Apple Plans New Push Into Smart Home Market
January 19, 2023  |  Technology

Apple is reportedly developing devices to upset Amazon and Google’s smart home dominance. These new devices would include new displays and a faster TV top...

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