Why the Internet of Things Hasn’t Caught on with Consumers [Infographic]

Thermostat and security system

The Internet of Things, where everyday devices like refrigerators, light bulbs, and thermostats (smart objects) can send and receive data over the Internet, hasn’t caught on with most people.

According to a new case study by Nielsen subsidiary Affinnova, consumers were asked to evaluate four million product variations, rating them on what features and functions they wanted in the smart objects. Continue reading Why the Internet of Things Hasn’t Caught on with Consumers [Infographic]

Photo of the Week: Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle

Statue in the Belle Isle Conservatory show room surrounded by poinsettias

I wasn’t the only one escaping the chilly cloudy weather outside when I visited the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatary on Belle Isle this weekend.

The over 110-year-old conservatory was busy with couples, families, and photographers exploring the beautiful holiday floral displays as well as the ferns, cacti, and tropical plants. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle