Daily Archives: April 27, 2016



Updated-WPHiya Some changes underway at Whitepages.com, the company that compiles public record databases on people and businesses: it is spinning out its caller ID operations and app as a new business called Hiya. Its free app, which helps users ID who is behind the numbers calling them, will compete against the likes of TrueCaller, but Hiya will also continue on the business track it has already been… Read More

Whitepages spins out its caller-ID business as Hiya to take ...




16 Vivint’s smart home systems are about to get a bit smarter. The home automation and security company just nabbed $100m co-led by tech investor Peter Thiel and strategic investment firm Solamere Capital. This influx in capital will be used for Vivint’s growth and research and development of products. The Blackstone Group purchased Vivint in 2012 for $2 billion and still owns the… Read More

Vivint lands $100m investment from Peter Thiel and Solamere Capital



triby (1 of 1) Amazon is spreading the Alexa love. The voice service is now available on the Triby. This small, family-focused message board, internet radio and VoIP device is the first device available for purchase not made by Amazon to feature the company’s clever voice service. Using the Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS), Invoxia, the maker behind the Triby, built the voice capability into the device. Read More

Amazon Alexa is now available on first device not made ...