May 16, 2016 Wearable technology can take several forms. Sensors can be embedded in a watch, glasses, running shorts, a hat, a post-op patch, and much more. In wearables discussion of device categories on Twitter during the first half of May 2016, smartwatches dominated mindshare. Smartwatch giveaways led buzz, as several people participated in contests in attempts […]
May 13, 2016 Smart Home has significant growth opportunities in 2016. While consumers are losing interest in Tablets and Laptops, which saw big drops in both buzz and delight from March 2015- March 2016, Smart Home and Wearables are maturing both in user experience and demand. Though Smartphone buzz increased, the market saw growth slow significantly in recent months, with […]
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May 11, 2016 Internet of Things World is in full swing at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the heart of the Silicon Valley. We’re there in the flesh AND following all the chatter about the event on social media. Day one of “the world’s largest & most comprehensive IoT event” brought interest in Machina Research’s […]
May 10, 2016 Connectivity is an important facet of creating a smart home. Discussion of connectivity in consumer reviews for Smart Home devices consistently makes up about 30 percent of feedback. WiFi is top of mind for users when it comes to Smart Home device connectivity, with the most mentions of WiFi, followed distantly by […]