Iconic Monster Products looks to pivot to blockchain and cryptocurrency from halcyon days of premium speaker cables; files S-1 with SEC for “initial currency offering” (ICO) of 300 million Monster Money (MMNY) tokens.
Julie Jacobson
Julie Jacobson is founding editor of CE Pro, the leading media brand for the home-technology channel. She has covered the smart-home industry since 1994, long before there was much of an Internet, let alone an Internet of things. Currently she studies, speaks, writes and rabble-rouses in the areas of home automation, security, networked A/V, wellness-related technology, biophilic design, and the business of home technology. Julie majored in Economics at the University of Michigan, spent a year abroad at Cambridge University, and earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a recipient of the annual CTA TechHome Leadership Award, and a CEDIA Fellows honoree. A washed-up Ultimate Frisbee player, Julie currently resides in San Antonio, Texas and sometimes St. Paul, Minn. Follow on Twitter: @juliejacobson
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Whisker Labs’ AI-Driven Ting Could be Huge Breakthrough in Fire Prevention
Exploiting Whisker Labs’ machine-learning heritage, the Ting IoT device plugs into any wall outlet, detecting electromagnet anomalies across the entire electrical network, and warning homeowners of potential arcs and faults that could lead to dangerous fires.
Amazon IoT Patent Shows ZigBee Home-Automation Signals over Power Cable
Ideal for integrating Wi-Fi cameras with ZigBee door locks, Amazon invention shows ZigBee home-automation signals running over power cable to enhance wireless performance.
Z-Wave ‘Hack’ is Old News; ‘Vulnerability’ is Deliberate
Z-Wave Alliance says home-automation “hack” reported last week is rehash of 2013 “threat,” and less of a flaw than a “conscious decision.”
First ZigBee 3.0 Thermostat Debuts from Lux … and it’s Pretty Cool
Lux Products’ new KONOz, the first ZigBee 3.0-certified thermostat, allows adjustable and multiple geofence perimeters.
Insurance Meets Smart Home at Connections 2018: IoT Sensors, Data, Warranties, More
The impact of IoT and smart-home technology on the insurance industry – for risk assessment, loss mitigation, and customer engagement – will be a key theme at Parks Associates’ Connections Conference 2018.
What Happens When Amazon Acquires a ‘Real’ Security Company Like Vivint, Guardian or Brink’s?
Acquiring a national alarm company could help Amazon increase recurring monthly revenue (RMR), but also pave the way for Amazon to become a chief security officer (CSO) and managed service provider for the home.
140 Control4 ‘Certified’ Smart-Home Showrooms Debut – UPDATED
About 140 of the first 250 “Control4 Certified Showrooms” opened their doors today, showcasing smart-home technologies including lighting controls, entertainment, and voice-controllable home automation.
How to Add RMR-Rich Video Verification to Professionally Monitored Security Systems
I-View Now and newcomer Chekt enable security and smart-home dealers to add video verification to traditional alarm monitoring, providing recurring revenue to the installer and improved emergency response to the end user.
Nest’s New Video Doorbell and Smart Lock are Shipping; This Pro ‘Can’t Wait’
Hooked on Nest thermostats, smoke and CO alarms and indoor/outdoor surveillance cameras, this Nest Elite Pro dealer — and his Nest-obsessed customers — can’t wait to integrate the new Nest Hello video doorbell and Next x Yale smart lock, starting today. The products are now available.
Honeywell 2019: Next-Gen Security & Home Automation is One Platform for Wired, Wireless, DIY, Pro
Arriving in 2019, new Honeywell melds Vista, Lynx, Lyric into single platform with user-replaceable batteries, cellular modules, home-automation radios, and a back-end system that enables remote monitoring and diagnostics by security pros.
Leon Speakers Acquires Terra Speakers – Boosts Commercial, Outdoor and Lighting Products
Acquisition of Terra Speakers gives Leon a big boost in custom audio for commercial and outdoor applications; made-in-America companies plan to ‘create a brand new category’ in lighting and sound.
