Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...

Perceptive Automation on Wednesday announced Indigo 3.0, a new version of their home automation software for Mac OS X. Indigo 3 costs $179.95l; version 2.0 users can upgrade for free. A 30-day trial ...

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and appliances remotely to ...

An application that will allow you to control your household appliances and another for finding out what's going on around your current location are the first two pieces of iPhone software to receive ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Microsoft's Research arm, which spends much of its time pursuing "moonshot" projects, created a home automation software product before both Apple and Google did, but never capitalised on the idea.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years ...

Partners believe Apple could be a leader in the "Internet of Things," but say that it will have to clear some hurdles first. Partners spoke to CRN in reaction to a report by the Financial Times that ...