Apple and LG Electronics Partner on Smart Home Product Line
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What happened
Apple Inc. and LG Electronics have formed a partnership to develop smart home products. The collaboration involves Apple preparing a range of devices, including a doorbell, deadbolt lock, thermostat, and various indoor and outdoor cameras. Apple's new smart home hub is set to launch next Tuesday.
From zerohedge.com
Why it matters
The partnership signals Apple's major push into the smart home market to rival Amazon and Google. News of the hardware push caused smart home stocks to decline. The new product line includes items like smart deadbolt locks and temperature sensors from LG Electronics.
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Who's involved
- Apple Inc.Leading the major smart home reboot and product line launch with LG Electronics
- LG ElectronicsPartnering with Apple Inc. to develop and market smart home products
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AmazonSpeculative
Amazon might face increased competition in smart home market share and ecosystem
- Alphabet Inc.Speculative
Alphabet Inc. might face increased competition in smart home market share and ecosystem
- TSMCSpeculative
TSMC could see increased demand for advanced silicon due to the new product line
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The entities involved
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Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
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LG Electronics
South Korean multinational electronics company
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