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SURE IoT Blog

01 Mar 2017

Smart Home Battle: Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Echo

By SURE Universal

Ready to invest in a smart home? Let’s look at 3 of the biggest names in home automation and see what they can do to make your life a whole lot easier.

When life gets busy, you’ve probably found yourself wishing that technology could help you out and take some of the load off your hands, right?

How great would it be if you could tell a device to do things in your home when you’re not there, or organize your to-do list for you without even having to think about it. Someone – or even something – you could even talk to.

Now with our popular SURE Universal Remote app you can control many of the smart devices in your home. But did you know there is a whole new breed of voice-activated smart control devices out there, all battling to be the centerpiece of your future smart home?

With big tech giants like Apple, Google and Amazon getting into the mix with similar products, it can be confusing to know which one is the best fit for you.

Let’s look at three of the biggest names in this area and what they can do to make your life a whole lot easier.

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22 Feb 2017

MWC 2017: What to Look Out for at Mobile World Congress

By SURE Universal

With MWC 2017 right around the corner, it’s time to take a look at what big announcements are in store at Mobile World Congress this year.

If you’re anything like us here at Tekoia, you just love mobile technology.

There’s nothing more exciting than hearing rumors about the latest and greatest Samsung smartphone, or monitoring your favorite tech blogs for up-to-the-minute leaks and new gossip.

Now we need to keep our SURE Universal remote app compatible with any new devices, but even if you’re not that into mobile technology, you’ll still want to see what the 2017 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona has in store this year.

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15 Feb 2017

IoT: What Exactly is the Internet of Things?

By SURE Universal

IoT is everywhere lately, but what exactly is the Internet of Things?

Have you seen or heard the phrase, the Internet of Things – or IoT for short – lately?

If you’re like many people, you have no clue with IoT means, let alone how it has probably already impacted your life and how it will impact your future.

But, what exactly does the term mean, and how does it affect you?

The Internet of Things collectively refers to Internet-connected smart devices.

Right now, the IoT space is growing at a rapid pace. According to Gartner, it will grow to 26 billion devices by 2020 – and this doesn’t include things like laptops, 2-in-1’s, mobile phones and tablets. This is a 30-fold increase from 2009.

IoT is a big industry, and it’s only getting bigger. Let’s find out exactly what IoT is and some of the ways it can improve your life.

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07 Feb 2017

Best Smartphones for Students, Travel and Work

By SURE Universal

Looking to trade in your old phone? Time for an upgrade? We’re rounding up the best smartphones on the market for students, travel, and work.

To say that there are a lot of smartphones to choose from nowadays would be the understatement of the year.

With prices for popular phones ranging from $50 to nearly $1000, how do you choose the best phone for you and your lifestyle?

Sometimes it makes more sense to look at what you do during your day to help you figure out the phone that best suits your needs.

Many college students need a robust smartphone that’s also budget-friendly, but what if you’re a traveler? You’ll probably want an unlocked phone that has great mobile connectivity – and one with a high-quality camera to capture your vacation.

On the other hand, business people need a powerful phone that’s functional and easy to use when they’re at work. Smartphones with big screens and quality cameras can come in handy when you’re using them for business – on an overseas video call for example.

Let’s look at the best smartphones for students, travel and work.

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01 Feb 2017

7 Best Apps for a Smooth Valentine’s Day

By SURE Universal

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – have you figured out what you’re going to give that special someone in your life? These 7 apps will guarantee a smooth day!

This is the time of year to show a loved one how much you truly adore them. It’s also the perfect excuse to slow down, realize what’s important in life, and make it a point to spend some quality time with your wife, husband, or significant other.

Because many of us are busy with our careers – or we are busy parents running around catering to our children’s needs – we often have no time to even eat meals together with our partner, let alone make plans or go out on a date night.

So, be prepared for Valentine’s Day this year, and don’t let it spring up on you. Use these 7 apps for your Android phone to have a smooth-running day full of flowers, chocolate, and love.

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25 Jan 2017

Phone Etiquette Around the World

By SURE Universal

From the U.S. to Egypt to Russia and China, let’s uncover how people from around the world use their cell phone and what the proper phone etiquette is.

Ever wonder how a person living in Russia answers their cell phone? Or why it’s not considered rude to answer your cell phone when you’re talking to somebody in China?

Cell phone usage is on the up and up, and people around the world are using them in different ways.

And while you may think there is a global cell phone etiquette everyone follows, there really isn’t. Each country has their own take on answering a cell phone and what is and isn’t appropriate etiquette.

Let’s take a look at how people from around the world use their cell phone.

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18 Jan 2017

Takeaways from CES 2017

By SURE Universal

Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… Now that CES 2017 is over we take a look at some of the big trends to come out of Sin City at this year’s show.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where companies go to show off their latest and greatest, and with new innovations in IoT communications, big data, robotics, and other areas finally trickling down to products that are actually for sale, it appears the future, the one we’ve been hearing about for years now, in which robots actually do productive work and the Internet of Things really takes off – is nearly upon us.

How useful that future will be and how much of an impact these products will have on daily life is yet to be determined. The thing about CES is that it’s so big, some 4,000 companies presented tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of products, so it’s difficult to isolate the “top trends.” Everything from advanced robots to ostensibly old-fashioned desktop PCs were on display, and there are advances in each of the those areas that outdo anything that came before. Still, there were some trends that were more exciting and popular than others. Here are some of the ones that we picked up on:

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11 Jan 2017

New Smart Tech Trends to Look Out For in 2017

By SURE Universal

What new and innovative ideas can we expect to see in 2017? Take a look at 5 new tech trends that are on the horizon this year!

 

We recently recapped the tech trends for 2016. One thing is for sure; the smart home industry has been steadily growing with new advancements and devices.

Our SURE Universal Remote app works alongside many of your smart home devices. From your lights to your air conditioner to even your media streamer and TV, making use of the SURE Universal is the first step to an easy-to-control smart home.

Where is smart home technology headed, how is the Internet of Things (IoT) involved and what do we have in store for this year? Let’s check out what the new tech trends are for 2017.

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10 Jan 2017

Tekoia’s SURE Universal Platform Gains OCF Certification After Kyrio’s Testing

By SURE Universal

Tekoia’s SURE is the first and only mobile client certified by OCF; Kyrio is an OCF approved Authorized Test Lab accelerating IoT devices to market

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, January 10, 2017 –

Kyrio, a provider of unique testing solutions for network technology services, is proud to congratulate Tekoia for having one of the first client applications certified by the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF).

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