It’s difficult to buy a new TV that doesn’t come with a suite of (generally mediocre) “smart” software, giving your home theater some of the functions typically found in phones and tablets. But bringing these extra features into your living room means bringing a microphone, too — a fact the CIA is exploiting, according to a new […]
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In a sign of the times, consumer watchdog Consumer Reports is gearing up to rate appliances and other wirelessly connected devices based on their privacy and security. With the market for Internet of Things (IoT) devices expected to explode, and lot of tech companies eyeing the market including Samsung Electronics (SSNFL), Google Inc. (GOOG), Microsoft
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“Grand View Research, Inc. – Market Research And Consulting.” According to new report by Grand View Research, The global intelligent vending machines market size was valued at USD 3.34 billion in 2015 and is presumed to gain traction over the forecast period and The acceptance of payments through technologies, such as Near-field Communication (NFC), is
The future of IoT in the very competitive food service space relies on the innovations of applications which provide clear ROI or have a strong business case. It is a pennies business and each application will need to stand on its own. The Internet of Things in Restaurants Jeff Kiesel | Restaurant Technologies Inc. How
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CEOs need to know that there are two types of organizations, those that have been hacked, and those that have been hacked, but don’t know it yet. So says Clayton Naidoo, regional sales manager and one of Cisco’s cyber security subject matter experts. According to him, CIOs know the threats, but CEOs need to lead
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Shutterstock photo The Singapore-based Qtum Foundation announced that it is working with global financial services consultancy PwC to help fuel blockchain adoption among international businesses. The Qtum Foundation is developing the Qtum blockchain , an open-source value transfer protocol and decentralized application platform for businesses that executes smart contracts using a proof-of-consensus mechanism. The Qtum Blockchain
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Nest is adding two-factor authentication to its smart home products, aiming to prevent third-parties or hackers getting remote access to your cameras or smart thermostat. The new feature follows increasing concern over the security of the so-called Internet of Things, a topic only likely to become more prevalent as connected devices proliferate. Nest will make
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Deconstructing the connected car… it’s time to compute out on the ‘edge’ and that means a new connection between operational technology and analytics intelligence at the IT level. Image Source: Harman With the news that Harman is coming to the VMware Internet of Things (IoT) party with a goodie bag of sensors, edge analytics and
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The Internet of Things opens a Pandora’s box of security issues. Image: iStock Failing to tackle the insecurity of the Internet of Things and connected devices could lead to the technology’s weaponization, resulting in irreversible consequences for us all. Incidents including the Mirai IoT botnet cyberattack and stuffed toys being found to leak unsecured personal
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Call me a party pooper, but I just don’t see a major role for UC suppliers in the Internet of Things ecosystem — yet. UC marketing people love buzzwords. Well I guess all marketing people love buzzwords, but UC marketing people like them so much they’ll even latch on to buzzwords that have nothing to
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