smart home

Walmart Expands Smart Home Selection with Exclusive Roku Device Partnership

Walmart has launched a selection of exclusive Roku smart home products, including security cameras, video doorbells, lighting and plugs. The items, which…

Amazon Bolsters Smart Home Product Lineup with $1.7B iRobot Acquisition

Amazon has agreed to acquire robot manufacturer iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. Best known for its automated Roomba vacuum, iRobot produces a…

IKEA Creates Unit To Develop Smart Home-Enabled Products

IKEA will create an “IKEA Home Smart” business unit to develop smart home tech as a source of revenue for the company….

Amazon Devices, Grocery Perks Drive Prime Day 2018 Customer Retention Strategy

As Prime Day concluded at 12 midnight PT on July 17, Amazon revealed that it generated more sign-ups for Prime on July…

Kohl’s To Open Amazon Smart Home Experience In 10 Stores

In an industry dominated by Amazon, many retailers are choosing to join the giant rather than compete with it. Companies such as…

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