Google disables Xiaomi link after security breach

Google has temporarily suspended integration between its Nest hub and cameras from Chinese firm Xiaomi after a user reported being able to see other people’s camera feeds. The two [...]

Domotron smart home hub learns user preferences

Czech firm Domotron has introduced a smart home hub that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to learn users’ preferences and create personalised automations for existing smart home devices. The Indiegogo campaign, [...]

Century rolls out smart home automation package

Colorado-based homebuilder Century Communities has started a national rollout of its Century Home Connect smart home automation package. This enables control of several devices with the Nexia home automation [...]

Infineon and Klika Tech partner on smart buildings

German electronics company Infineon Technologies is pairing its semiconductor portfolio with Florida-based Klika Tech’s integrations of IoT cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop innovations for smart buildings. “Klika [...]

Enel integrates Amazon Alexa into smart home device

Italian energy company Enel has launched Homix, a smart home ecosystem with Amazon Alexa built-in. It can manage heating, home security and lighting. Launched through the Enel X brand, it [...]

IBM helps Italy monitor bridges and tunnels

Autostrade per l’Italia is using IBM IoT and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support operators in monitoring the condition of civil infrastructure, in real time and throughout the lifecycle [...]

Siemens cuts energy for Hallé orchestra venue

Siemens is helping the world-famous Hallé orchestra cut its costs by 35% through energy reduction. It has created an integrated digital set-up to make Hallé St Peter’s, the historic [...]

Collaboration brings autonomous robots to construction sites

Trimble, Hilti and Boston Dynamics are exploring the use of autonomous robots in construction to improve safety, productivity and quality. The collaboration aims to integrate California-based Trimble’s and Lichenstein firm [...]

Johnson Controls strengthens Asian smart building team

Johnson Controls is strengthening its presence in the south-east Asia smart buildings market with key leadership appointments. “The south-east Asia region offers dynamic growth opportunities for Johnson Controls,” said Visal [...]