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Just an idea, but if protocol is simple enough it would be interesting to make local server (Raspberry Pi for example) and then redirect lamp’s communication to it, making it local and contained.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a “leader” as a person who has commanding authority and influence. The female executives highlighted in the fifth annual Chain Store Age “Top 10 Women in Retail Technology” report — profiled below in alphabetical order — exemplify the innovation and leadership needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing retail environment. They share a record of success that is worthy of emulation by all their peers.

Because of his somewhat transient, under-the-radar lifestyle, Dave doesn’t have any references like that.

I am still hoping that someday a manufacturer releases a cheap wifi capable IoT microcontroller without such basic mistakes… (Preferably with FOSS firmware)

Designer: Justin Van Breda; 011-44-20-7-349-7089; j-v-b.com. Dining table, chairs, barstools, cabinet — Justin Van Breda; johnrosselli.com. Pendants, Precision—Kelly Wearstler; circalighting.com.

Among the pieces custom-designed by Keck are nightstands in a master bedroom, a lucite desk in the guest room, and a low-lying cabinet in the living room.

Ultimately biological lighting is only as beneficial as the person using it, as I discovered during my attempt to improve sleep habits in my household. The packaging for the Good Night light includes directions advising consumers to use the light as “part of a healthy bedtime routine” that includes limiting the use of electronic devices and other light sources for two hours before bedtime.

Ikea’s range could be the move to spark more wireless charging furniture, but it’ll need to get as quick as Qualcomm and Samsung’s own rapid charging technology before it’s truly useful to have dotted around your home.

Williams-Czopek started focusing on customer-centric experiences some 22 years ago, long before it became an industry strategy. One of her first experiences occurred early in her career, when she was a senior project manager and director of usability and information design for Nexiv Internet Design back in 2000. She oversaw both formal and formal lab-based usability testing sessions. The user responses helped her develop and improve operating processes. Little did she know that this background would help her develop user experiences at Lilly Pulitzer 16 years later.

There are a few basic features that you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for as you’re shopping around. The first is smart scheduling, which lets you use an app to set your lights to turn on or off at specific times. With smart scheduling, you can program your lights to wake you up in the morning, or maybe to simulate occupancy while you’re away on vacation. It’s really a core part of connected lighting’s appeal, so just about anything you consider should offer it.

As for the bulb itself, the typical shape that you’re probably used to is an A19 bulb. Increase that number to A21 or A23, and you’ve got the same shape, but bigger. Bulbs made to resemble flames are F-shaped, which is easy enough to remember, as are globes, which go by the letter G. If it’s a floodlight you want, you’ll want to look for "BR" (bulging reflector) or "PAR" (parabolic aluminized reflector). Those bulbs are designed to throw all their light in one direction only, which makes them useful for spot lighting, overhead lighting and the headlights in your car.

My love affair with the blue-and-white porcelain pieces and patterns started last January, when I noticed more of the look cropping up in furniture stores, home catalogs and wallpaper lines. I wrote a column about the trend. My research led me to the Royal Delft factory, named after a city in The Netherlands, where the iconic blue-and-white, hand-painted-porcelain pieces have been made since 1653.