How a ‘smart calendar’ changed the way my family stays connected

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe 15-inch Skylight Calendar is a smart display for $300, with a 10-inch version available for $160.It’s an interactive digital calendar designed with busy lifestyles in mind that allows for shared use within a household or team.Though it’s proven indispensable for my family, the 15-inch version is expensive at $300. Getting organized … Read more

SoftBank Corp takes 51% of Cubic Telecom for $513M to drive into the connected car world

As automakers and technology companies continue to build ever-more sophisticated digital platforms into cars and other vehicles, a startup that’s built a system that makes it easy to connect that hardware to wireless networks around the world has picked up a major round of funding. Cubic Telecom, which provides a software-based networking solution for vehicles … Read more

Comcast’s New Router Stays Linked Throughout Energy Outages

Comcast has a brand new router, and it is designed to remain linked to the web throughout storms when there are energy outages. Comcast’s Storm-Prepared Wi-Fi machine, introduced Tuesday, prices $7 a month for 36 months, and doubles as a Wi-Fi extender.  It is linked to the Xfinity 10G community, and, when the ability goes out, … Read more