CES 2023: A new standard called Matter

 

Matter explained

CNN, 1/6/2023

It’s about to get a whole lot easier for consumers to add smart home devices to their homes, thanks to a new standard called Matter, which was finalized late last year. Matter is already rolling out to millions of smart home devices through software updates from brands like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung SmartThings. Many companies announced Matter certification for new or existing products (via a firmware update) so all the smart home devices can play nicely – without worrying about whether you have an existing Apple, Google or Amazon ecosystem. We even saw a new Samsung SmartThings hub built specifically for this technology, and it’ll likely be the first of many. 

Matter will be available in smart categories like sensors, lighting, outlets and plugs, garage doors, thermostats and smart speakers with more categories to be introduced in the future.

This classic is worth another look-see.

New York Times, 6/13/2000

After just a few uses, SmartToaster begins learning your personal toasting preferences. Is lightly browned rye your thing? SmartToaster will know! Do you crave a pizza bagel at 4 a.m.? SmartToaster will remember and not pass judgment!

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first known use of look-see, as in a general survey:  EVALUATION, INSPECTION, occurred in 1883. 

Other coinages from the same year include:

• alternator
• balloon catheter
• crystal gazing
• electric chair
• grandfather clock
• searchlight
• telephone book

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