“We made that mistake once when we moved all of our data [online], when we digitally connected it, and didn’t focus on how … terrorists and spies could exploit it,” Carlin said. A new unit within the Justice Department is investigating the threat of hackers targeting “smart” consumer appliances including cars and other internet-connected commercial products, according to […]
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Enlarge We-Vibe reader comments 73 Share this story It was only a matter of time before the Internet of Things caught up with sex toys and led to products like apps that remotely control vibrators from an Apple or Android device via a Bluetooth connection. And now, one of those apps is accused of being a little too
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The good Vastly improved Photos app Customizable widgets on Today screen Improved notifications Helpful rise-to-wake feature The bad Cluttered Messages app Some features, like voicemail transcription, need more work Verdict Between improved built-in apps and productivity tweaks, there’s plenty to like about iOS 10. But we’re still waiting to see how expanded Siri integration with
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Shutterstock photo Global X Funds, an exchange traded fund provider known for its targeted or niche investment strategies, expanded on its tech sub-sector options with a Robotics & AI, FinTech and Internet of Things themes. On Tuesday, Global X launched the Global X FinTech Thematic ETF (NasdaqGM: FINX) , Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
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Will the IoT transform our lives tomorrow in an interconnected world where we never have to drive, our refrigerators know what food to order, our packages arrive instantly by drone and we can turn our heating up or down at home, no matter where we are? Or, is the IoT overhyped and a dangerous proposition
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We took a preliminary look at Apple’s Home app via the iOS 10 beta back in July. Now it’s official. HomeKit finally has prime iPhone real estate thanks to iOS 10’s formal launch on September 13. But what does that new app with the house icon really mean for you? If you’re already familiar with
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Following its accidental reveal of a newer, cheaper version of its Alexa-powered Echo Dot speaker on Monday, Amazon this morning announced new numbers detailing the rapid growth of its Alexa “app store,” which it calls the “Skills” section in its Alexa app. The company says the selection of these voice-activated apps has grown by 3x
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This week, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced it has sold more than 10 million Raspberry Pi boards and celebrated the milestone by releasing a new Raspberry Pi Starter Kit. While many of these Linux-driven hacker boards were used for the foundation’s original purpose — creating a low-cost computer for computer education — a large percentage
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As of today, all connected GE and Monogram appliances will work with Alexa-enabled devices. Heads up, home chefs: GE and Amazon are about to make your life a little easier: you can now control connected GE kitchen appliances—including refrigerators, dishwashers, wall ovens, ranges, laundry, and more—with just your voice, thanks to Alexa, the brain behind
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Amazon has announced a big milestone for Alexa today, revealing that its little personal assistant now has over 3,000 skills for users to pick and choose from. 3,000 different Alexa skills is a fairly large achievement when you consider the development kit is only a year old, but it’s made more impressive by the fact
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