Location. It's everything for the internet of things. Think about how location has changed the smartphone from a handheld computer to a real-time ride-hailing service or a turn-by-turn direction generator. For the internet of things, location can … [Read more...]
Does the world need smart trackers for your dumb suitcase?
Bear with me you guys, because I am about to write an entire essay about a connected suitcase tracker. It's not because summer is a slow news time, or that travel stories do well in the summer months. It's because Tumi just launched a $200 device … [Read more...]
How companies are trying to deliver location
Imagine going to work each day and arriving at your office to find everything ready for you so you can just to sit down and start working. Your computer is booted up, your lights are set the way you like them, and your phone stops sending calls to … [Read more...]
Eclipse Foundation releases data about Developers’ IoT favorites
The Eclipse Foundation's IoT developer survey is out. For the third year, the Eclipse Foundation has quizzed developers about their thoughts, platforms and programming languages associated with the internet of things. Most surprising to me was … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: Beeem’s big bet on Bluetooth beacons
Get ready for your real-world shopping to follow you onto your Facebook page. Everyone has been chased around the internet by a pair of shoes or a piece of furniture you've researched online. Thanks to a slew of startups, efforts by Google and … [Read more...]