Programming and paranoia: Do we want our homes to spy on us?

Most users of smart-home technology are happy with their choice. But when asked whether they felt more secure, they’re split down the middle, according to a new Mortgage Cadence survey. Continue reading

7 features the world’s wealthiest homebuyers can’t live without today

Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now. Continue reading

Should your vacation rental have smart locks?

Imagine this: You’ve just arrived in some exotic new city for vacation. You’re ready to sight-see or relax, and all you want to do is drop your things off at your Airbnb. But when you try to get in to your rental, you can’t. Maybe the… Continue reading

Smart access startup Latch raises $70 million

Smart access startup Latch raised $70 million in a Series B round of funding, the company announced Wednesday. Led by Brookfield Ventures, the funding arrives alongside a deal to install Latch locks at Brookfield Properties’ new multi-family developmen… Continue reading