This week Kevin and I dig into two sets of best practices for privacy and data collection relating to track-and-trace programs enacted on our devices. One is from Microsoft, and the other is from MIT. We also talk about Ring asking users if they want … [Read more...]
Meet the guys behind the guys in the IoT
I have been down on IoT platforms lately, but there are a few that have found their niche. For example, there are hundreds of companies around the world that want to create a connected device but don't have the engineering expertise or even the … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Dec. 14, 2018
GE is launching a new industrial IoT company: The restructuring of GE continues with the industrial conglomerate (less of one, but still really big) saying that it will create a $1.2 billion business focused on industrial IoT. In a surprise move, … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for July 27, 2018
Lenovo’s Smart Display arrives: At the January 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, Stacey and I were both wowed by Lenovo’s Smart Display. If a Google Home and an 8- or 10-inch touchscreen tablet went on a Tinder date, this would be the likely outcome. … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Nov. 3, 2017
Ayla raises $60 million: The seven-year-old platform as a service company, which helps businesses bring their devices online, has raised $60 million in funding from Sunsea Telecommunications Co. Ltd. and Run Liang Tai Fund. The money wasn't needed … [Read more...]