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How NXT-ID Could Be a Big Player in IoT: Q&A with CEO Gino Pereira

The next wave of innovative technologies is already making its way into the mainstream. From digital payments to wearables and even the Internet of Things (IoT), consumers have been longing for a new tech cycle to succeed the maturing smartphone revolution. Now, they’re finally getting it. But underneath the surface of sleek interfaces and simple […]

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Evrythng, the Internet of Things platform for 'smart products', scores $24.8M Series B

Evrythng, the Internet of Things (IoT) smart products platform that gives any physical object a so-called ‘digital identity,’ has closed $24.8 million Series B funding. The round was led by San Francisco-based Sway Ventures, and also included Toronto-based Generation Ventures and London-based Bloc Ventures. They join existing backers such as Cisco Investments, Samsung, BHLP, Atomico,

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Internet Of Things Connectivity Options Come Into Focus

Normally, silicon chip announcements don’t catch my eye. This is not to say that chips are unimportant; they are critical to achieving the goals for the IoT. Generally, however, I tend to take a higher level and more holistic approach to IoT subjects. That’s why, when 3 recent announcements caught my eye, I thought there

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Hayo Smart Internet Of Things Controller (video)

Controlling all the smart devices and Internet of things projects in your home can sometimes be a little tricky especially if they are not supported by the current Apple Home, Amazon Alexa or the new Google Home systems. If you are looking for a way to create virtual remote controls for your home then a

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Mirai is the hydra of IoT security: too many heads to cut off

Efforts to stop Mirai, a malware found infecting thousands of IoT devices, have become a game of whack-a-mole, with differing opinions over whether hackers or the security community are making any headway. The malicious code became publicly available in late September. Since then, it’s been blamed for enslaving IoT devices such as DVRs and internet

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Plex bypasses IoT buzzwords for business led intelligent analytics

Plex Intelliplex showing new capabilities being fleshed out into the future Late last week I had a briefing update from the good folks at Plex about progress with Intelliplex, the company’s flagship analytics platform aimed at manufacturing industries. If you’ve been following Plex for any period of time you’ll know a couple of things: they’re

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Top 5 Best Smart Home Devices That Google Home Really Likes

The smart home device products are fast becoming a trend in the market these days. These devices can help people control their lights, thermostat, and other home technology with more convenience. Even people who are renting and don’t really own their houses can still take advantage of these devices if they know what products to

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The internet of botnets and ransomware on your TV: Here come your next big security headaches

Hackers can exploit the insecurity of IoT devices for the purposes of espionage or DDoS attacks Image: iStock Cyberattacks exploiting the insecurity of the Internet of Things and hackers increasingly attempting to compromise industrial connected devices represent some of the biggest threats to the UK, those responsible for ensuring national security have warned. Citing incidents

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How To Build a Hack-Proof Smart Home

From election year email leaks to smart homes spying on homeowners, hacking is having a moment. With the recent revelation that American intelligence agencies have allegedly developed clandestine techniques to turn phones and TVs against their users, hacking—the unwanted intrusion into our digital lives via our web-connected devices—has never been as hot as it is

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How Industrial Networks and IO-Link Are Shaping Pneumatics

As enthusiasm for the Industrial Internet of Things grows, engineers are looking to industrial networks and communications protocols such as IO-Link to help unlock data from sensors on the plant floor. By doing so, they hope to apply diagnostic data and proactively identify potential problems before they have a chance to occur. Here, Design News

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