Episode 117: Intel’s new IoT strategy has fewer things

Intel plans to discontinue several of its boards designed for makers. Kevin and I discuss what this means for Intel’s IoT strategy. We also talk about ARM’s extension of a program that eliminates license fees to design custom chips, Ring’s new doorbell and Hue’s new lights. We then circle back on Amazon’s Whole Foods purchase and the availability of the Dash wand, while Kevin shares his favorite new Alexa Skill. Too hot for the IoT? Next up is blockchain, specifically how it could build sustainable IoT business models and even help generate wealth in the subscription economy. My guest Paul Brody is a principal at EY and a blockchain expert. You’ll learn a new way of thinking about subscriptions, fractional ownership and why blockchain and IoT are like chocolate and peanut butter. Listen up. Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel Guest: Paul Brody from EY Sponsors: TE Connectivity and Affiliated Monitoring What happens to the Intel Quark? I replaced my doorbell transformer to handle the connected options What do you think about Amazon’s interest in food? Using blockchain to share cars or even solar farms Open source software and blockchain can cut consumer IoT operating costs The post Episode 117: Intel’s new IoT strategy has fewer things appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.