Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Google gets up close and personal: New 'nearby' feature that knows exactly where you are set to take on Apple in home automation


Google is set to launch a new ‘smart tracking’ system that will know if you are near friends, shops or even home appliances.

Called Google Nearby, the new feature for Android handsets is expected to be unveiled at Google’s developer conference later this month.

It is expected to compete directly with both Apple’s Homekit home automation software and its iBeacon smart shopping system .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk