House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, as the GOP works on its long-awaited plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and […]
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Even through the Internet of Things can involve devices or machines ‘talking’ to each other, the ‘conversation’ is generally silent. No more. In a rather offbeat twist, an ad agency has given voice to elevators so they can have conversations in real time, allowing people to hear machines talk. Hasan & Partners, the Finland agency,
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The majority of retailers say they are ready to make changes to adopt the Internet of Things within the next five years. Interest in using IoT devices, sensors and analytics to track customers in stores and inventory throughout the supply chain is expected to grow in that period, according to a recent study. The study,
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Comcast has completed its purchase of Internet of Things company Icontrol Networks, a move the company said will enhance its Xfinity Home security and automation business. RELATED Comcast, Alarm.com Divvy Up Icontrol Networks Comcast said it would acquire the Converge business of Icontrol in August , with Alarm.com agreeing to purchase Icontrol’s Silicon Valley and Ottawa
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In an industry riddled with regulation, time sheets, and database entry, MYOB CEO Tim Reed believes the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to redefine the role of the accountant. With sensors and internet connections present in everything from a vehicle to the smartphone in an employee’s back pocket, the accounting software company chief
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In an industry riddled with regulation, time sheets, and database entry, MYOB CEO Tim Reed believes the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to redefine the role of the accountant. With sensors and internet connections present in everything from a vehicle to the smartphone in an employee’s back pocket, the accounting software company chief
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As if there weren’t enough all-too-valid reasons to feel paranoid these days, WikiLeaks just gave us a hellish boatload of new ones: a massive data dump of documents purportedly showing the extent and methods that the CIA and others can use everyday home electronics devices—cellphones, TVs, and much more—to spy on us. (The agency has refused to
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According to the Online Trust Alliance, internet of things security risks are similar in many respects to the growing problem of global warming and climate change, but can be solved by multiple groups working together with a shared responsibility model. No one individual company or government entity alone will be able to secure the potential
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) &ndash Natasha Goodley controls considerably of almost everything in her home by way of her telephone. She says it&rsquos quite practical. &ldquoTo be capable to track almost everything which includes my safety cameras,&rdquo Goodley stated. Her bedroom lights, thermostat and door locks are all connected to the net. &ldquoSo whether or not I&rsquom
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Natasha Goodley controls much of everything in her house through her phone. She says it’s very convenient. “To be able to track everything including my security cameras,” Goodley said. Her bedroom lights, thermostat and door locks are all connected to the internet. “So whether I’m home or here I can turn the
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