Necessity is the mother of invention, as the old saying goes. And for Birdi, an Internet-connected smoke detector that also measures air quality, Hurricane Sandy was the mother of innovation. “My ...

Nest might have the smart thermostat market cornered, but when it comes to smart smoke detectors, it might have some competition on it’s hands in the very near future. Birdi is a new device that’s ...

In case you're in need of a replacement smoke detector and haven't settled upon the Nest Protect already, a new smart safety device has just swooped in to knock the Protect off its perch. With 33 days ...

Although the Chinese government believes that smog “unifies people, makes China more equal, and makes people funnier,” we all know it also can kill you. That’s why Birdi is so interesting. It’s a ...

There are several connected smoke detectors on the market, offering various tricks to entice you to connect your home. Birdi takes the concept a step further, offering a truly connected experience and ...

When Google bought Nest for $3.2 billion, it didn’t just give Nest’s founders a hefty paycheck. It also put one of the world’s most innovative hardware startups in the hands of one of the world’s ...