The radio is the last major home entertainment appliance that hasn't been significantly altered by digital technology.

FORBES: Public Radio Goes Begging

Because major appliance manufacturers don't have a lot of expertise in embedded system development, look for partnerships between established brands in both fields.

CNN: Appliances get smart

The idea that a full time firefighter and part time firefighter can't serve together in the same appliance is incredible, and should be just not part of it.

BBC: Breakfast with Frost