Automation articles

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  Cisco announces the EA6500, its first 802.11ac router, and launches Connect Cloud platform

  By Nathan Ingraham on June 26, 2012 01:01 pm + 20 comments

  For those looking for 801.11ac gigabit wireless when they buy their next router, Cisco will soon Continue reading…

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  IFTTT launches Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion integration, site redesign

  By Evan Rodgers on June 20, 2012 07:12 pm + 5 comments

  IFTTT, or "If This Then That", has undergone a major site overhaul. In addition to an updated Continue reading…

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  Microsoft-developed on{X} is a flexible automation tool for Android

  By Adi Robertson on June 5, 2012 04:52 pm + 66 comments

  Our phones are capable of collecting so much information (for good or ill) that it's a shame not to Continue reading…

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  Ford Sync and State Farm partner for automatic usage-based discounts

  By Evan Rodgers on May 31, 2012 08:11 pm + 11 comments

  Ford is working with State Farm to add all Sync-equipped vehicles to the insurance provider's list Continue reading…

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  Microsoft's 'HomeOS' automation platform detailed in research paper

  By Bryan Bishop on April 28, 2012 10:44 am + 46 comments

  From the Holoflector virtual mirror to the Illumishare, Microsoft Research never fails to impress us Continue reading…

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  Georgia Tech bus trial relies on Android tablets over traditional schedules

  By Sam Byford on April 22, 2012 12:16 pm + 54 comments

  In an attempt to increase efficiency, Georgia Tech has trialled a new bus scheduling system where Continue reading…

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  Narrative Science sets its robot writers to creating unstructured stories

  By Adi Robertson on February 17, 2012 05:02 am + 4 comments

  Software might not be able to think, but its writing is getting stronger by the day. Narrative Continue reading…

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  Launch Center uses iOS Notification Center for scheduled actions

  By Nathan Ingraham on January 26, 2012 11:40 am + 17 comments

  If you've ever wanted to automate actions on your iPhone, like opening up apps, making calls, and Continue reading…

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  Motorola Connected Home Gateway is a router for your housewares

  By David Pierce on January 6, 2012 09:45 am

  Motorola figures that soon enough, everything in your house from your TV to your blinds is going to Continue reading…

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  Dropbox Automator extends the functionality of your cloud storage

  By Nathan Ingraham on January 1, 2012 07:02 am + 11 comments

  If you want your Dropbox account to do more than simply store your files, the new web tool Dropbox Continue reading…