Is your doorbell secure? Is it hackable? I can’t believe this is a thing I need to ask my seller clients, or something to advise buyers to ask in a real estate transaction.
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Who Owns the Thermostat’s Data?
Have you ever read the terms of use that come with a Nest or an EcoBee thermostat? I hadn’t. (I don’t have one) Who owns that data? How is that data transferred/deleted? How might it…
Blockchain and Real Estate
Q: What is a blockchain? A: “The blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value.” I admit; I…
Open Data in the City of Charlottesville
The Open Data workgroup last night put on by Smart Cville (disclosure, I’m on their board, and I spoke briefly) was fascinating, not only for the insight provided by the City of Charlottesville folks demonstrating the tools…
Recordings in the House
I remember several years ago showing a house, as we do, making honest and critical comments about the house (my folks ended up buying it), when we looked up, saw cameras, and realized we were…
Alexa – Where are the Sellers Moving?
A simple tip for owners of Amazon’s Alexa (or Google Home) – consider pressing the “silence” button before you leave in the morning, before your house is shown. And … require a code when ordering…
(Urban) Planning for Self-Driving Cars
I don’t know the answers, but it’s worth the conversation and awareness. How are Charlottesville/Albemarle/Central Virginia planning for self-driving cars? They’re coming. Uber swallows self-driving truck startup Otto for $680 million Columbus’ smart city win may…