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Lockitron
Lockitron is a device which can lock and unlock doors via remote control, typically via a smartphone. Starting with installations in 2010, it is one of the earliest examples of a smart lock. Lockitron was made by Apigy Inc., a start-up based in Mountain View, California. Apigy was a graduate of the Y Combinator (company), Y Combinator start-up accelerator. Multiple models of Lockitron were manufactured, including one that fits over the lock control mechanism on the inside of a door, and the door could be unlocked via an app on the phone, or via web page control. Phones with Bluetooth low energy, Bluetooth Low Energy could automatically unlock a door when an authenticated device was nearby. A supplied Near field communication, NFC tag could be read to trigger a command to toggle the state of the lock. Virtual "keys" could be issued to guests or repair contractors etc., allowing access to the home. The virtual keys could be distributed over the internet on demand, and can also be r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Vaporware
Vaporware is a product, usually software, which has been announced and is long in development, but has not yet been released nor officially cancelled. The lack of a substantial release has led these products being referred to as "vaporware". This list documents products which have been labelled as "vaporware". Hardware and software * Ovation (software), Ovation was a highly promoted office suite. After demonstrations that were well received, it was later revealed that the product never existed. It is "widely considered the mother of all vaporware", according to Laurie Flynn of ''The New York Times''. * Phantom Entertainment#The Phantom, Phantom was a console gaming system developed by Phantom Entertainment, Infinium Labs. A supposed prototype was demonstrated in 2004, but its release was continually delayed and was quietly put on hold in 2006 due to a lack of funds and eventually cancelled. The company was accused of a pump and dump scam. It received the first place in "Vaporwares ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |