Author: Connected World

Sleep apnea is very common—more common than we know. The numbers paint an interesting story. Roughly 80 million U.S. adults and 10 million U.S. children suffer from obstructive sleep apnea—and approximately 85% of them are undiagnosed and untreated. The challenge is a sleep study can be costly and time intensive. But now, technology can help. Roughly 30-50% of consumers are now embracing at-home diagnostics self-monitoring tools. One example is Vivos, which offers VivoScore. The Bluetooth-enabled finger ring and home sleep testing technology is FDA-cleared for patients as young as two years old. Here is how this can help: Eliminates the…

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Most dealers of smart home and smart-security products understand the growing popularity of automated window shades. In fact, automated shades are already having a positive impact on their business. According to a July 2024 Global Market Insights study, sales of automated shades, which were valued at $1.7 billion in 2023, are forecasted to reach $2.5 billion by 2032, with a 4.2% CAGR (compounded annual growth rate). Dealers may already know the convenience-enhancing features of automated shades, as well as the ways automated shades can reduce the cost of heating or cooling a home. But dealers may not be as aware…

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