Connected Home news and trends

Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Cybersecurity // March 19, 2024

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes
Connected Economy // March 01, 2024

The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Home Is Where the Heart and the Connected Consumer Is 
Connected Economy // August 23, 2023

Consumers’ move towards living more digitally connected lives continues to grow, with participation in the ConnectedEconomy™ experiencing an 8% year-over-year rise as of April. This surge in engagement has overtaken any stagnancy in the last months of 2022, as illustrated in the below chart created for...

Home is Where the Heart – and a Lot More Connected Devices – Are Today
Connected Economy // October 07, 2022

Digital engagement is on the upswing — provided you’re gainfully employed.  And among the most “wired” conduits of daily life, well, that would be home sweet home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes

March 01, 2024
The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Home Is Where the Heart and the Connected Consumer Is 

August 23, 2023
Consumers’ move towards living more digitally connected lives continues to grow, with participation in the ConnectedEconomy™ experiencing an 8% year-over-year rise as of April. This surge in engagement has overtaken any...

Home is Where the Heart – and a Lot More Connected Devices – Are Today

October 07, 2022
Digital engagement is on the upswing — provided you’re gainfully employed.  And among the most “wired” conduits of daily life, well, that would be home sweet home. Get the Full...

Building The ‘Home Oasis’ One Smart Device At A Time

April 28, 2020
The house (or the apartment or the studio or your parents’ basement) is increasingly becoming a focal point of daily life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
ADT, Google Developing New Home Security Products, Services

June 28, 2021
The home security company ADT is banking on a partnership with Google’s smart-home services to help boost its revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Code Loophole Said To Threaten Google Home Security

November 01, 2018
Security advocate Jerry Gamblin has discovered code loopholes that can threaten Google Home’s security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Best Buy Plans To Buy GreatCall For $800M

August 17, 2018
To continue to tap into the connected-home market, Best Buy plans to purchase GreatCall, Inc. for $800 million. The retailer expects that the deal will close by the end of the...

Visa Study Shows 83 Percent Of Consumers Want New, IoT Ways To Pay

June 07, 2017
Picture a car that’s smart enough to know it’s running low on gas and prompts the driver to stop at the nearest gas station. There, a pump is activated as...