Episode 112: Google’s IoT Cloud takes on Amazon and Azure

This week we recorded before the big rush of news from Google I/O but we managed to cram in the details on Google’s new IoT Core beta that offers developers a cloud-based platform for connected devices. Since Google servers are used frequently by businesses it would be interesting to see how google monitoring would work within this new cloud beta. Kevin Tofel and I also discuss Android Things and the moves Amazon has made with the Echo to compete with anticipated Google news. These include notifications on the Echo and a pledge to pay some developers. Add to this, Samsung’s new ARTIK modules, Honeywell’s new venture fund and some speculation on Spotify and we have a solid show. Plus, soon I can shop at B8ta. GE’s appliances can talk to Alexa or Google’s Assistant. Our guest this week is Bill Gardner from GE Appliances, who shares the industrial giant’s thinking around connected ovens, stoves and more. There’s some bad news, an AI named Geneva that works with Alexa and Google Home, plus a call for partners in building the smart kitchen for the future. And just for fun, I find out why I may want a connected washer and dryer. Enjoy the show! Hosts: Kevin Tofel and Stacey Higginbotham Guest: Bill Gardner of GE Appliances Sponsors: Aeris and Smart Kitchen Summit Google gets semi-serious about an IoT cloud offering Amazon’s pulling out the stops to keep devs with Alexa Sorry, old appliances won’t get Wi-Fi Meet Geneva, the bot that will connect your kitchen Get a sneak peak at GE’s plans for the kitchen of the future The post Episode 112: Google’s IoT Cloud takes on Amazon and Azure appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.