Last week Microsoft announced a new product aimed at improving security for the internet of things. Azure Sphere is a combination of a chip, a Linux-based OS and a cloud-based security suite that aims to secure the next few trillion devices that come … [Read More...]
The FDA now has an action plan to improve connected health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is stuck with an old regulatory structure in a new world of constantly evolving medical devices. It's just one more symptom of how ill-prepared our regulatory regime is for a world where technology is an … [Read More...]
Why the smart home hub market is largely a two horse race
Recently on the IoT Podcast, we answered a listener question about which smart home hub we’d recommend that works with all of the major radio protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Z-Wave. Essentially, Stacey and I came up with two and you won’t … [Read More...]
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IoT news of the week for April 20, 2018
A trove of data from IoT developers: Every year, the Eclipse Foundation surveys IoT developers to find out what clouds, databases, and other technologies they are using. This year's standouts include … [Read More...]
Fibaro HomeKit sensors for doors, windows and motion: Smart and sleek
Now that I’ve finally moved my smart home devices from the Wink Hub 2 to the Samsung SmartThings Link, it’s time to test some new HomeKit devices. First on the menu are two items from Fibaro, which … [Read More...]
Nanoleaf: Check out this connected art for your wall
Expect more videos this year as Kevin and I share some of our favorite smart home devices and explain the best and worst aspects of them. First up are the Nanoleaf lights, which both Kevin and I … [Read More...]
Cox plans to deploy 500,000 IoT sensors
Cox Communications, the nation's third-largest cable TV and broadband company, has gotten into the internet of things in a big way with an initial deployment of 45,000 sensors for its parent company's … [Read More...]
IoT news of the week for April 13, 2018
Target's answer to the Amazon Dash button is here: Meet Project Fetch, a set of household objects that are connected to the internet and self-aware enough to realize when they need to be restocked. … [Read More...]