Episode 86: The Internet of Things Podcast gift guide

‘Tis almost the season to offer gifts large and small for the loved ones in your life. In the podcast, Kevin and I focus mostly on larger gifts, because once you add connectivity the price takes a big jump. We also discuss Black Friday deals. Vibhu Norby, the CEO of B8ta, is on the show to share some of his gift picks. They range from $3,000 (get two!) to $30. Hopefully we can inspire you if you’re shopping for a tech-friendly family member or friend. Norby also discusses a new way of thinking about retail and what sells in the connected device category. The B8ta store in Palo Alto. Hosts: Kevin Tofel and Stacey Higginbotham Guests: Vibhu Norby, CEO of B8ta Sponsors: Samsung ARTIK and Bluetooth Gifts mentioned on this week’s show: Wearables for fitness: Fitbit Charge 2 (If you want to learn more about FitBits, there are plenty of information pages online) Apple Watch 2 for iOS owners Polar M600 for Android owners For the home: Circle from Disney Logitech Pop buttons Sense sleep monitor Osram tunable light bulbs Stack lighting Nucleus intercom system For fun: Roli Blocks Microsoft HoloLens For the car: Nonda fast charger Automatic Pro w/ 3G For the kitchen: June oven Juicero (If you are in the market for this, check out B8ta on Black Friday) For the kids: The Amazon Echo Dot (second generation) Loog guitar Osmo game system Kano computer kit The post Episode 86: The Internet of Things Podcast gift guide appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.