A few years ago it seemed like all anyone could talk about was the Internet of Things. I envisioned a world of smart, connected devices. Maybe I got ahead of myself a bit, because I expected it to come faster than it has. I still think that revolution will be coming, though, and thats there’s […]
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A California wireless broadband provider, spun out from Motorola, has a conducted a study indicating that nearly one of four Americans believe Internet access during a zombie apocalypse could be critical for disaster response teams. The study also asked which presidential candidate would do the most to encourage policies to build an Internet of Things.
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September 20, 2016 Share this content: The framework breaks the industrial space down into three roles – the component builders, the system builders, and the operational users. The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) published a framework technical report to help organizations balance the safety and reliability needs of industrial operations. The framework is intended to be
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Denon and Amazon to Bring Alexa Voice Control to HEOS Wireless Music Line By Rachel Cericola Ever since Denon Electronics launched the HEOS wireless multi-room sound platform back in 2014, we’ve seen a lot of interesting developments. They’ve added new speakers and Bluetooth support, with receivers expected within the next few weeks. However, there’s a
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Canada-based wearable technology company Thalmic Labs, which makes the connected armband Myo, has raised $120 million in Series B funding in a round led by Intel Capital, the Amazon Alexa Fund and Fidelity Investments Canada, TechCrunch has reported. The funding will support the company’s expansion of its product line, as well as hiring staff for
From Siri to photo memories, here are five new features of the MacOS Sierra, coming to the public as a beta in July. Siri comes to the Mac via macOS Sierra(Photo: Apple) NEW YORK—Only a few years ago, the launch of a new computer operating system set off impassioned clashes between devotees of the Mac and
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Homeowners can now preheat their ovens, find out when their dishes will be clean, or learn if their clothes are dry without lifting a finger. Utilizing Amazon Echo’s voice connectivity Alexa system, GE Appliance owners can use and control their smart appliances by simply stating a command. It’s the first Alexa skill to control a
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Greenwave Systems aims to bolster its IoT platform’s analytics capabilities by acquiring Predixion Software, a developer of real-time visual edge analytics software. Greenwave Systems said the acquisition will enhance its Axon platform for the Internet of Things, enabling advanced analytics and real-time data insight. “By combining Predixion’s advanced edge and cloud analytics capabilities with our
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Image: Microsoft News Microsoft has been, and continues to be, a major supporter of the Internet of Things (IoT) and all that entails. The company believes that the ability of enterprises to interconnect just about everything and then collect the big data those connected devices create is going to be the next big thing in
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There’s never been a better time to smarten up your house than right now. There are scads of smart systems available, in all price ranges, and for all shapes, sizes and styles of homes. The challenge isn’t finding great technology to put into your home—it’s choosing the best tech for your home and deciding how
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