President Biden this week added public support for the “right to repair” movement that’s picking up steam in the U.S. His commentary follows last year’s announcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that, in an effort to combat monopolistic … [Read more...]
7 principles for regulation in the IoT era
I give about 10 talks a year to various organizations, which gives me the chance to think broadly about trends or holes in the IoT ecosystem that I keep stumbling over in my reporting. Earlier this summer, I gave one at an ACM WiSec security event, … [Read more...]
How three new ballot efforts in the U.S. make consumer privacy and IoT better
While many around the world are watching and waiting for the U.S. Presential election results, let's focus on three important ballot initiatives that passed. Two strengthen consumer privacy protections while another expands consumer access to data on … [Read more...]
What farmers who hack their tractors can teach us about IoT
The big story this week in tech news was a well-reported piece on farmers in the Midwest breaking the terms of their agreements with John Deere by using unauthorized software to fix their tractors. The fight between farmers and John Deere over … [Read more...]