Has Efficient Encryption for the Internet of Things Finally Arrived?
It’s no secret that security has been a vexing problem for the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT development and its general adoption across industries have been stifled by this inherent issue since the concept of a world connected through smart sensors first became viable. Now, researchers at MIT have found a way to make encryption […]
Can the Internet of Things Improve Natural Disaster Preparation?
There have been more than 200 natural disasters in the United States since 1980. Spanning hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, and more, these calamities have cost over $1.1 trillion in damages. As climate change becomes more of a growing concern, could the Internet of Things (IoT) offer some assistance in optimizing for these emergencies? Deducing […]
The Emerging Internet of Agriculture
The Internet of Things is opening up the door for innovation in a variety of industries. Industrial manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and entertainment are all industries that are getting the IoT treatment. But IoT development is disrupting one industry in particular that could be more important than all the others: agriculture. The Rise of Smart Farming […]
Is Amazon Go the Future of Retail IoT?
Everyone’s familiar with waiting lines in retail; whether you’re shopping for groceries or clothing, you’ve probably stood around far longer than you ever wanted for your turn to make a purchase. Amazon’s new convenience store does away with this arduous errand altogether, and it may end up becoming the future of retail. Redefining ‘Convenience’ Amazon […]
Will the End of Net Neutrality Kill the Internet of Things?
When the FCC repealed Net Neutrality a month ago, everything felt hopeless. Leading up to the decision date, many Internet advocates wrote to the FCC, called their state representatives, and emailed their family and friends to do the same. 200 tech companies and developers from San Francisco and beyond also signed a letter detailing how […]
Is AI Really So Sure of Itself?
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t refined enough yet to become a seamless part of our society. The human brain is incredibly complex — couple it with emotions, hormones, and external influences, and you’ve got a very difficult task to create a human-like AI. Researchers at Google and Uber are working on adding a signature, essential human […]
The Rise of Enterprise IoT Security
It’s no secret that the biggest issue facing Internet of Things (IoT) development in 2018 is security. But surprisingly, IoT development may prove to be the next promising security paradigm for Enterprise businesses. Turn Weakness into Strength IoT is already reshaping enterprise businesses, and many view IoT to be integral to their recent successes. Per Vodafone’s 2017/18 […]
What’s Next for Mobile Apps in 2018?
With 2017 wrapping up, it’s hard to recollect all of the changes and disruptions that have occurred in mobile app development over the entire year. However, the fast-approaching future doesn’t allow any time to dwell on the past — 2018 will be a prime time of transformation for the app economy and developing technologies. The new […]
Italy Is Launching Its Own IoT Network
Without a doubt, Internet of Things (IoT) development will disrupt various industries and business verticals. 2018 will be a year of scaling and specialization for IoT. Not only will we start seeing more industrial IoT applications, but we’ll also have more intimate, first-hand interactions as the technology is incorporated into smart cities. One thing these cities all […]
Has Apple Won the Wearables War, or Is It Just Beginning?
Wearable technology is a relatively young technology; this category of the Internet of Things (IoT) only hit the mainstream less than a decade ago. And yet, more tumultuous events have occurred in the short lifespan of wearables than in the history of several hundred-year-old industries. This leaves many experts and industry insiders wondering — is the […]