That free-for-all experimentation era is fading fast, though. In its place? Carefully curated, tightly controlled “walled gardens” where companies make not only the hardware but also the software, the ...

Most companies, at one point or another, need to decide what kind of ecosystem they want to build or operate in. Consider a coffee maker like Keurig. Should it supply all of the pods for its machines ...

Smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home have become incredibly popular, as they allow you to control devices from multiple brands from a single app. You don't need to pay to ...