Today’s kids are growing up in an IoT-centric world where they’ve had a device in their hands for as long as they can remember. Hand an iPad to a three-year-old, and they’ll quickly figure out how to use it. Not only are today’s devices immediately intuitive to young kids, but...
What’s the State of Responsible IoT in 2018? After years of concerning news about connected devices that were hacked, bricked, or used to spy on users, a collection of essays by the experts in the ThingsCon network explores where we stand in terms of creating IoT devices that are responsibly...
The Internet-of-Things (IoT) is revolutionizing markets and businesses today. Manufacturers are reaping the benefits of having interconnected devices. According to McKinsey, use of IoT in factories can create as much as $3.7 trillion in value by 2025. But IoT isn’t just for large industries. Small businesses also stand to gain...
Alexa turns on the lights, the coffeemaker starts when we get out of bed, and the early news headlines automatically come on when we walk through the living room - welcome to the new morning routine in the fourth industrial revolution. As the era of the fourth industrial revolution also...
If you’re like most people in the tech industry, then you’re probably excited that the Internet of Things is finally becoming reality. There’s still a long way to go, of course, but the number of IoT devices that are now connected is getting larger all the time. Worldwide, the IoT...
Building a botnet is no longer a big, time-consuming task, and can be done within 24 hours. At least, that's what a hacker, who goes by the pseudonym Anarchy, claims. This hacker in question has created a botnet that has compromised over 18,000 Huawei routers within 24 hours. Anarchy Botnet The...
Samsung SDS, a Samsung subsidiary focusing on IT solutions, has announced a new IoT-powered smart door lock. The device, model number SHP-DR900, appears to be an upgraded successor to the existing smart door lock solutions from Samsung. It is equipped with a power-efficient Wi-Fi module, supports remote control and can notify users about the door activities...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling our internet-of-things (IoT) technology to achieve new heights. Our devices are becoming smarter thanks to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, in combination with interfaces that make the interactions between man and machine smoother and more accessible. But while some technologies merely take an aspect of our...
I approach my personal life much as I do my products: always seeking a better user experience. So when I learned about the Jawbone sleep tracker, I was intrigued. I spend a third of my life sleeping — I'd love to learn a little bit more about what's going on...
Thanks to ‘all things smart and intelligent," from interactive fitness trackers and smart thermostats to driverless vehicles and connected smart kitchens, the Internet of Things (IoT) has witnessed increased adoption- to make our lives smarter and more interactive, in recent years. As the Internet of Things continues to pervade the...
Recent news has pointed to the increasing popularity of human microchipping in Sweden. Within the past three years, thousands have opted to insert a microchip underneath their skin that carries all sorts of personal information, ranging from credit card details to digital house keys to gym passes. For the 3,000 Swedes...
If it’s true that “IoT is the senses and big data is the fuel” of a smart connected world, then what’s the role of big data and IoT in today’s ever-evolving e-commerce industry? First of all, IoT is about the deployment of smart devices that use data and connectivity....
Well, have you? Have you generated your consumer insights from IoT? Or even should you? The answer is a resounding 'Yes ' - you must! If you don't then somebody else will! It is becoming increasingly more important to use the internet to obtain 'Micro Data' to give yourself a...
We’re in the middle of a full-fledged revolution in technology. Since the birth of the Internet, we’ve been privy to a host of major landmark changes in the way we exchange information (and live our lives), from Wi-Fi to smartphones capable of mobile browsing. Now, we’re seeing the dawn of...
Last week held the annual, IoT World Conference in Santa Clara, California. An event that packs in over 12,000 people from around the world to discuss, share, and plan for the next wave of the Internet of Things (IoT). The week was nothing short of insights from industry experts, hackathons,...
The internet-of-things (IoT) is about to take over the healthcare industry. By the end of this year, there will be more than 23 billion connected devices, with that number set to grow to more than 75 billion by the end of 2025. While many of these devices will be used...
Connected cars, smarter homes, and cities- the IoT (Internet of Things) has transformed our lives in many ways. The concept has enhanced our comforts through automation. Though various industry sectors have started leveraging the benefits of IoT, the agriculture sector is yet to avail its full potential. Many scopes for...
Google has finally launched a stable, production-ready version of Android Things, its operating system designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The platform itself was announced way back in December 2016, and has been in the preview phase ever since. After going through eight developer previews in a year and half of...
As IoT or the Internet of Things is increasingly getting popular, a lot of thinking has already begun as to how we can make the most out of it.IoT is believed to offer an ocean of big data that can greatly help cities with accurate predictions, provide medical science with...
As we drive towards a connected world, where everything connects to the internet, we are witnessing more security nightmares as well. There are millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices which remain online permanently bur hardly get any maintenance. With these devices becoming a gateway to our homes, workplaces, and sensitive...
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