When it comes to connected devices, cloud costs can be a kick in the pants. Surprise AWS bills from inexpert architecture, a sudden rise in customers storing video, or an inability to keep selling more hardware as the usage of a platform grows can … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Oct. 2, 2020
Gatorade has developed a skin sensor for hydration: Marketers are having a heyday with connected devices. PepsiCo's Gatorade brand has worked with Smart Design and Epicore Biosystems to develop a skin patch that will track your sweat rate and … [Read more...]
Podcast: New devices and new threats
This week's show covers device launches from Amazon last week and Google this week. We also talk about connected coffee machines getting hacked, Amazon letting people pay with their palm, and Apple's smart home patents. After that, we switch to … [Read more...]
Twilio launches an IoT platform that’s worth a look
Twilio, a service that lets developers access tools tied to phone networks, such as voice or text messaging, has unveiled an IoT platform that will handle security and connectivity for a set price over ten years. The new platform is called the … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for July 10, 2020
Protect your ports! Honeywell finds USB malware is on the rise: According to a report from Honeywell analyzing the threats appearing on USB devices, such devices are hosting more trojans, worms, and other actively malicious malware than they were a … [Read more...]