by Chuck Martin on May 31, 12:02 PM
More consumers are acquiring and using voice assistants, but using smart speakers to shop by voice has yet to go anywhere. The smartphone is still the leading device for voice assistant usage, but smart speakers are growing.
by Chuck Martin on May 30, 3:39 PM
Cost is seen as the top challenge for consumers familiar with smart-home devices, followed by security, internet connectivity, installation and maintenance, a survey finds.
by Chuck Martin on May 29, 12:06 PM
Despite all the new technology continually hitting the market, consumers are still looking for a deal when they shop. The technology has made the deals much more portable.
by Chuck Martin on May 27, 9:44 PM
Still, despite the flood of technology hitting the market, many consumers seem quite aware of the potential downsides.
by Chuck Martin on May 24, 2:58 PM
Success with the Internet of Things depends a lot on things working together. For example, smart voice systems in the home are most effective when integrated with other things in the home, such as smart lights and connected appliances.
by Chuck Martin on May 23, 1:58 PM
Artificial intelligence voice technology may be evolving, but that doesn't mean consumers are necessarily comfortable with it.
by Chuck Martin on May 22, 3:39 PM
The anticipated challenge solved is getting a package from a self-driving vehicle delivered those last few steps from the car to a customer's home.
by Chuck Martin on May 21, 3:05 PM
Nearly half (45%) of U.S. adults already are familiar with robotics, and most (84%) of them are enthusiastic about using robotics technology in everyday life.
by Chuck Martin on May 20, 11:31 AM
The latest tally from Canalys shows first quarter shipments of smart speakers reaching 21 million devices.
by Chuck Martin on May 17, 3:35 PM
Consumers see some benefit in self-driving cars, but fewer than half (43%) of U.S. adults say self-driving cars will drive more safely than human drivers.