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APPLE IS READYING a move into the ‘internet of things’ as it prepares to enter the smart home market.
The company is said to be preparing a new software platform that would turn the iPhone into a remote control for lights, security systems and other household appliances, the Financial Times reports.
The move would place it in direct competition with Samsung, Google and LG who offer their own collection of smart devices designed for the home.
The integrated system will allow users to set up and control ‘smart home’ devices through their iPhone, and will be revealed at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) which is taking place next week in San Francisco.
Apple has been in discussion with a select group of device makers whose smart home products will be certified to work with its forthcoming new system. These products will be sold in its retail store, an area Apple hopes will play a key role in its plans to enter this market.
One of the major features the company will push is privacy, in light of users’ concerns about what information companies have access to. Apple may also provide additional checks and assurances that certified products are not vulnerable to hackers.
Apple already sell a number of smart home products in its store, including Nest thermostats in its US store, which was acquired by Google for $3.2 billion back in January, and Philips Hue smartbulbs.
However, the industry is still very much in its infancy with some people concerned about how much information companies would have on them if they used any of these products.
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RIP Christy.
A True Dub who never forgot his roots…. Cheers for the tunes Christy….rest well.
@Abbe Julio I have to disagree with you on the hagiography comment, people such as myself genuinely loved the man for the person and musician he was, the life he lived and his honesty about it. I admired him, laughed with him when he told stories, was upset for him when I discovered he was ill and was so truly upset to hear he passed. He was a flawed man but as I’ve said so many times now, we’re all flawed..only most of us don’t want to admit it and those that do are usually berated for it.
Then there are those of us who relate.
@Laura H: Beautifully put, I’m in total agreement with you on everything you’ve said. We’re all human, nobody is worthier/better than anyone else no matter who they are. People admired Christy and @Abbe Julio’s use of the word ‘hagiography’ is totally disingenuous. RIP Christy.
Legend RIP
Thanks lad
Aslan played in the students bar in UCD in the early 2000′s. Great band, great man. Rest in Peace.
Thanks for the beautiful music christy rest in peace .
Well done Finglas. Place gets a bad rap from time to time but 99% of the people are the finest you’d ever meet
I remember seeing Aslan back in the early 90′s in the Towers pub in Ballymun, the cover charge was 2 pound christy did most of the gig sitting in an armchair, unbelievable gig even with the issues christy had back then. Seen them so many times since and never missed a newyears eve gig in Vicor street ,,, Absolute LEGEND R.I.P
Respect!
Rest in peace Christy, you will be missed down here.
RIP
He was a flawed man as someone here has said, but he was a flawed man with talent. RIP christy.
Rest in peace Christy . You fought a long battle . Followed Aslan all my life . From seeing them as a teenager play in the the old Janelle shopping centre ( now Clearwater) when they got back together to the pubs and clubs like the Fingal, Baggot Inn, Vicar St. Olympia and the Iveagh Gardens .
Your music will live on . Condolences to all the family and band members .
Wednesday nights in the towers Ballymun ….legendary.
R.I.P Christy.
God always picks the best ones first .. no matter happens in life Christy showed us nothing can stop u from doing wat u love …
R.I.P.
Very bad taste and disrespectful to keep referring to him as Dignam
Gone but never forgeten
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