The National Retail Federation held its annual NRF 2022 conference this week, and the tech industry was there in force. Qualcomm, for example, held a briefing ahead of the event to celebrate its third year of attendance where it outlined how it plans … [Read More...]
5 things I learned from my smart range
The connected range I purchased back in November arrived this week, and the entire experience — from researching to purchasing to connecting the appliance — taught me a lot of lessons about the future of the smart home. I ended up buying a GE … [Read More...]
Podcast: Get ready for an active FTC and energy storing appliances
The big story this week in IoT was the joint venture between Ford and ADT to add smart home security to cars through an in-vehicle security system. Then we discuss the FTC and Department of Justice reconsidering how they evaluate mergers. We also … [Read More...]
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IoT news of the week for Jan. 21, 2022
The FTC and the DOJ issue request for comment on the FTC's merger guidelines: This is a huge story for the tech industry because it's seen as a response to overly permissive M&A over the last … [Read More...]
Smart home security is coming to vehicles
Earlier this week, Ford and ADT announced a joint venture called Canopy that promises "breakthrough technology" for vehicle security. This may be a breakthrough for cars and trucks but if you have a … [Read More...]
What’s next for OT security in 2022?
The past two years have seen a raft of M&A for companies that help secure operational technology (OT) networks. OT networks comprise industrial controls, building management systems, fire and … [Read More...]
Are you ready for an IoT network showdown?
I could not be more excited, y'all! Thanks to Amazon announcing its plans to build out its Sidewalk network with professionally installed equipment that can deliver signals for up to five miles, and … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for January 14, 2022
DigiCert has acquired IoT security firm Mocana: DigiCert, a company that provides certificate management, has acquired Mocana, a startup that uses its own proprietary networking protocol to track … [Read More...]