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Smartphones, Smart TVs Drive Surge in Connected Device Ownership in 2023
Connected Economy // December 27, 2023

The adoption of connected devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, surged in 2023, indicating an increasing reliance on technology to streamline everyday activities.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Kroger, GE Launch In-Oven Shopping as Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce
Retail // December 13, 2023

As grocers increasingly tap contextual commerce, Kroger is making it possible for consumers to place orders for ingredients directly from their ovens’ touchscreens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

GE Appliances Promises Smarter Technology
Internet of Things // June 25, 2020

GE Appliances (GEA) has introduced what it’s calling a smart technology to improve a product’s life cycle. 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...

Chinese Giants Baidu And Midea Launch Joint Smart Appliance Push
International // June 03, 2020

Homeowners in China and beyond will soon be able to use smart speakers to turn on the lights and control the microwave under a new partnership between Chinese search and artificial intelligence giant Baidu and smart device manufacturer Midea Group. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Smartphones, Smart TVs Drive Surge in Connected Device Ownership in 2023

December 27, 2023
The adoption of connected devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, surged in 2023, indicating an increasing reliance on technology to streamline everyday activities.  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, […]

NEW REPORT: Smarter Fridges, Better Homes?

May 05, 2017
From devices that can clean a user’s house with just a simple request to dryers that can restock dryer sheets automatically, IoT technology is turning common household items into entirely...

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GE Appliances Promises Smarter Technology

June 25, 2020
GE Appliances (GEA) has introduced what it’s calling a smart technology to improve a product’s life cycle. 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 […]

Chinese Giants Baidu And Midea Launch Joint Smart Appliance Push

June 03, 2020
Homeowners in China and beyond will soon be able to use smart speakers to turn on the lights and control the microwave under a new partnership between Chinese search and...

Sensory Teams With Appliance OEMS For Smart Voice Platform

December 24, 2019
With a specialized model of its TrulyNatural vocabulary speech-recognition and natural-language-understanding platform, Silicon Valley firm Sensory unveiled the release of its domain-specific assistant for smart appliances. The technology will help...

KitchenAid Develops A New Smart Oven

January 07, 2019
KitchenAid, a home appliance company founded in 1919, announced on Monday (Jan. 7) that it is releasing the brand’s first connected oven, the KitchenAid Smart Oven+. Get the Full Story...