Analog vs. Virtual Unlocked Doors Once upon a time, standard Realtor advice to new homeowners, post-closing, was to change the locks: even if the Seller delivered all known keys to the Buyer, there was always the possibility of neighbors or friends possessing a “stray.” Now, thanks to smart homes — and specifically, Nest thermostats — there’s...Read More
Welcome to The Uber Age, or, “The Internet of People With Things” (“IoPT”) First, there was “The Internet of People.” Or, just “the Internet” for short. Then, there was “IoT” — the acronym for, “The Internet of Things.” Now? We’ve moved on to the era of what I’m calling “The Internet of People with Things” —...Read More
Home Thermostat as . . . Trojan Horse*(?!?) While 2x-3x the cost of a standard thermostat, the Nest thermostat promises to let homeowners quickly re-coup that investment through lower energy bills. In turn, it supposedly accomplishes that by incorporating a more intuitive, user-friendly display and interface (see photo below); smart software that learns the household’s schedule;...Read More
