CES 2020: What's new, fun and practical for real estate
The Consumer Electronics Show took place in Las Vegas last week. To no one's surprise, the market for connected devices and smart home appliances only got bigger. And Procter & Gamble rolled out a robot that delivers toilet paper.
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Toyota's mobility-minded city of the future to break ground next year
Announced at CES 2020, the Japanese carmaker will work with the Danish architect behind 2 World Trade Center and Google's US headquarters to build a hydrogen-fueled city designed around mobility and sustainable architecture
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 9
3 ways 5G will (eventually) change real estate, data and your home
Real estate experts share how 5G technology will impact smart-home tech, data aggregation and our cities
by Marian McPherson Sep 3
More existing homes will come equipped with smart tech: Study
80% of new homebuyers opted for smart home upgrades, according to a new study by Harvard researchers
Alexa who? Yotelpad Miami will offer robot butlers
The modern hotel-condo combo will provide residents of its new Miami location access to 3 robot butlers
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Smart home stock Nest thermostat
The latter's platform allows tenants to control smart appliances and will be integrated into the former's digital rental and utilities payment app
by Patrick Kearns May 7
California home a testament to sci-fi's futuristic past
The architect and matriarch of this Los Altos Hills home created a template for tech
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 17
Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 1: Setup
Inman puts this question to the test in a 3-part technology series. Let's start with installation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
A 'smart home' refresh: The 411 on home automation trends
This crash course in smart homes will help you impress your techie buyers
by Sarah Richardson Nov 9
Compass new real estate yard sign
Circular metal signs will feature customizable lighting and send passers-by listing notifications
by Patrick Kearns Jul 17
This startup is trying to bring the smart kitchen to your home
Innit partners with Bosch, Electrolux, LG and GE Appliances
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon
Insurance stocks take a hit after news story hints at Amazon's plans
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Lennar chair and Zillow CEO talk predictions for near-future homes
Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff sat down with Lennar Chairman Stuart Miller to talk about where the homebuilding industry is headed
These new devices are helping Amazon's Alexa control your home
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Ecobee and Noon are two companies offering Alexa-controlled, easy-to-install smart lighting systems that learn movements and respond to a range of requests
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 22
The New American Home has it all: Beauty and smarts
The National Association of Home Builders shows off the future of smart home tech
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17