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1. Smart homes reduce energy consumption, costs for residents
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
More consumers are demanding homes equipped with automated lighting, sophisticated security equipment and other "smart" features. Homes equipped with these automated systems often have lower electricity bills because the systems are set to meet the needs of the residents. Experts note that equipping an existing home with smart features is expensive and ideally, such technology should be installed during construction. Nevertheless, some companies specialize in equipping finished homes with smart features. Emirates Business 24/7 (United Arab Emirates) (12/26)
2. In the home, Cisco eyes consumer market
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
Cisco Systems, known for its networking technology, will bring out a line of products for the home next month in its first bid to play in the same sandbox as Apple, Sony and other consumer electronics giants, the company said. Among the first devices on Cisco's menu is a digital stereo system that can deliver sound wirelessly around a home network, while other gadgets said to be in the works include a system to make it easier for people to watch Internet video on their TV sets and a home version of its corporate Telepresence videoconferencing system. New York Times, The (12/28)
3. Agilewaves system tracks energy uptake
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
Agilewaves has come out with a system to measure just about all the energy use in the home, including electricity, gas and water usage. The system even tracks alternative energy usage, if applicable, and can go back up to six years to provide a historical perspective. ElectronicHouse.com (12/26)
4. Top Green Tech Breakthroughs include solar cells, green cement plant
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008
The struggling U.S. economy might make it more difficult for green technology companies to secure funding in 2009, industry observers say. Nevertheless, green ventures moved forward in 2008 and continue to hold promise for the future. Wired Science's list of Top 10 Green Tech Breakthroughs of 2008 includes a green cement plant, a business model for green infrastructure and advances in solar cell production. Wired (12/29)
5. Economic stimulus might allow for investments in power infrastructure
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
An economic stimulus package supported by President-elect Barack Obama would allow for substantial investment in the transmission infrastructure. Experts say smart-grid technology that can manage the flow of electrons from sources of power to homes and businesses is necessary to meet the nation's demand for power. A smart grid also would boost reliability and help prevent power outages, experts say. Toronto Star, The (12/31)
6. Smart appliances face slow acceptance by consumers
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
Smart appliances have been around for several years, but many consumers are reluctant to give up their privacy for greater convenience. "When consumers see the value to be had, they will get over their paranoia of having their daily lives monitored," said John Ragsdale, vice president of research at the Service and Support Professionals Association. CRM Buyer (01/01)
7. BAS world to see more IP protocols in 2009, tops prediction list
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
AutomatedBuildings.com (01/2009)
8. Everything old is new again: Yahoo! and Intel discover TV
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008
Yahoo! and Intel next month will premiere their joint Internet-enabled TV prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. For both companies, which have built fortunes on their new-media instincts, it's a chance to provide their takes on old-media's most enduring delivery mode: The television set. CNET (12/29)
9. Home tech systems hope for a happy new year
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
Just because the country is mired in a recession doesn't mean people don't want to take part in cutting-edge technology. According to this report, some of the tech trends expected to catch fire in the new year are systems that manage residential energy, virtual surround-sound and wireless HD. CEPro.com (12/26)
10. Black & Decker plans remote door-locking device
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
Pocket-lint.co.uk (12/30)
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