Much as Google and Yahoo rode search to billion-dollar empires, the firms that bring order to the “Internet” of your home are poised to revolutionize how we live—and make a fortune in the process. Here’s a look at where the major players stand
Harry McCracken
If you can use a word processor, you can create an immersive e-book with this app
The Korean electronics giant launches an experimental platform for next-generation digital health
The commerce startup aims to simplify a business with a not-so-great image
The big Korean hardware maker hopes to raise its profile with a new flagship handset.
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A problem disclosed in early April is now the subject of an official bulletin from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
The anonymous social network opens up to non-iPhone users
The vision has remained remarkably consistent. Is the technology finally ready?
Rather than trying to destroy an established leader in the category, the company is embracing it
A new study shows dramatic improvements after Edward Snowden's NSA revelations
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This stylish, waterproof featherweight is hobbled by some traditional Android disadvantages
It isn't scary. In fact, it's so mundane that you forget it's amazing.
Two of the tiny Bluetooth speakers can now play in unison, or in stereo
Now its e-receipts let shoppers tell merchants what went wrong--or right--with a transaction.
The Galaxy S5 or HTC One it's not. And that's kind of the idea.
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