Connected Devices

topic on 3 shows · 4 statements across 4 episodes

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4 statements about Connected Devices, every show

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Engstrom: AI and smart devices will automate dynamic electricity pricing responses
“But I think where we're really going is with technology, artificial intelligence connected devices to really be able to, for humans to say, this is a What's gonna make me comfortable in my house is at this time of day to set the thermostat here or there and gi…”
Scott Engstrom Feb 4, 2025 ▶ 23:51 Are utilities ready to fully harness demand flexibility? [partner content]
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Davies: Multi-user permissions will be the main IoT challenge
“How do you control multiple connected devices in your home when you need multiple layers of permission and ownership And that, and those are going to be the big problems.”
Russell Davies Jan 2, 2019 ▶ 19:55 a16z Podcast | London Calling for Tech Done in a Different Way
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Evans: Microsoft's share of connected device sales plummeted from 90% to 20%
“Microsoft's share of connected devices has gone down from 80 or 90% to perhaps 50 to 20% of the devices being sold.”
Benedict Evans Jul 15, 2017 ▶ 6:09 Mobile Is Eating the World, 2015
20VC Prediction Not checkable as stated
Chiu: Long-haul transportation is the next industry ripe for tech disruption
“Long-haul transportation. Because there are a lot of inefficiencies, technology hasn't really deeply penetrated that industry, but with the combination of connected devices and mobile, I think the time is right.”
Alan Chiu Jun 18, 2015 ▶ 18:51 20 VC 046: How VCs Evaluate Investment Opportunities with Alan Chiu, Partner @ XSeed Capital

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