Connected medical devices are coming. The FDA has developed protocols for regulating them, and so far the benefits seem to outweigh the costs. But as with all connected devices, the data they collect and how that data can be used against consumers … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Sept. 7, 2018
Industrial IoT platform Relayr acquired: Good news for those invested in the industrial IoT. Munich Re, an insurance firm, acquired Relayr for $300 million this week. Relayr helps industrial and enterprise clients connect their machines to the … [Read more...]
This startup has a holy grail for hydration
One morning, when Dustin Freckleton was in medical school, he woke up with a blinding headache. He stumbled to the bathroom and saw that his vision was off — or rather, he was. He wasn't able to stand up properly. He looked down and realized that his … [Read more...]
Podcast: Smart walls and dumb homes
This week Kevin and I discuss Amazon’s big security install reveal and how it made us feel. Plus, a smart home executive leaves Amazon and Facebook’s rumored smart speaker makes another appearance. China is taking surveillance even further and Kevin … [Read more...]
Interview with Nest’s Matt Rogers and a look at Amazon’s new gear
On this week's The Internet of Things Podcast, Stacey Higginbotham interviews Matt Rogers, co-founder and VP of Engineering at Nest. They discuss the rationale behind the new Nest Security system and where Nest is heading. They also talk about … [Read more...]