The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual event held in Las Vegas, Nevada, that attracts major companies to show off and demonstrate their new technology for the upcoming year. CES 2015 was held from January 6 – January 9 2015, and quite a number of emerging energy efficiency products were on show. This year, CES focused heavily on “Smart Home” products. We’d like to share and make it easy for you to browse all of the latest energy efficiency—commercial and residential—technology trends. We’ll provide a brief snippet, and if you choose to read the full story, just follow the provided links.
January 5, 2015
Will Google’s Nest Become Central Command for Smart Homes?
“Essentially, these devices will work in tandem, so that, for instance, when you unlock the front door, the thermostat will adjust to your temperature preference, the lights will turn on, and your clothes dryer will switch over to a quieter mode.”
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
January 6, 2015
What Smart Lightbulbs Do Best: Hide Your Other, Uglier Gadgets
“On Monday, Sony introduced the Symphonic Light speaker, a prototype for a lamp that emanates music in all directions. The company unveiled several versions: ceiling lamps, floor lamps, and a small bedside-table version.”
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
January 7, 2015
ShowStoppers @ CES highlights industry focus on home automation
AppleInsider
“Applying data from onboard motion and ambient light sensors to machine learning algorithm, Alba is able to turn itself on and off, adjust brightness and shift color temperature according to preset variables and normal usage patterns. Perhaps best of all, Stack plans to build in HomeKit integration for Alba, meaning iOS device users will be able to control the bulb via Siri and tie it into existing smart home infrastructures.”
Source: AppleInsider
January 7, 2015
CES: A Fitness Watch, Smart Light Bulbs and a Self-Watering Flower Pot
“Connected bulbs let you control their colors — depending on your mood — using smartphone apps.”
“. . . the Wireless PowerHub, an intelligent power strip that allows users to turn off stand-by power, as well as control lighting and small appliances through the use of a remote control. The Wireless PowerHub allows users to manage entire computer and TV media systems from remote locations with the press of a button, saving energy and cutting down on costs.
Source: GeekBeat.TV
Let us know what your new favorite technology is from CES 2015. We’d love your feedback.