Recently, I received a question from a teacher asking what to say to kids about smart home technology, specifically Alexa and Google. Amidst news reports detailing how contractors are listening in on personal devices, the rules around protecting the … [Read more...]
Are cameras the answer to presence detection in the smarthome?
Earlier this week, two semi-related stories caught my eye and got me thinking about a key smart home component that I find has been lacking for the past few years: Presence detection in the smart home. First up was the news about a new feature … [Read more...]
Does Clear share your biometric data with Hertz for faster vehicle rentals?
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Drew called into our voicemail hotline with an interesting question. Drew uses his Clear membership to speed through airport security: The paid service verifies a travelers identity as a "safe" flyer, allowing … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for September 20, 2019
Plutoshift has raised $8M: Plutoshift, a company that provides prescriptive intelligence for industrial processes, has raised $8 million from a surprisingly diverse group of investors. They include Fall Line Capital and Unshackled Ventures, both … [Read more...]
What happens when your smart home data is used against you?
By now, you’ve probably heard about China’s Social Credit scoring system. It combines facial recognition technology with all sorts of personal data to determine if you’re a good citizen. Jaywalk, for example, and you’ll be fined in under a minute, … [Read more...]
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