Krogers and Walmart are both expanding various IoT devices to more of their stores as part of a larger shift in how connectivity and intelligence will change how we shop. Walmart is deploying electronic shelf labels in 500 stores while Kroger is … [Read more...]
Podcast: Too many companies are paying ransomware
This week we kick off the show with an explainer on Sigfox's receivership before delving into grim news from Claroty, a cybersecurity firm. Claroty surveyed 1,100 IT and OT (operational technology) pros and discovered that three out of five of them … [Read more...]
Two startups trying to bring wireless power to the IoT
I am obsessed with ridding devices of wires. That's why I've been excited to report on the growth of wireless connectivity for the last two decades and why I'm now eagerly awaiting improvements in wireless power and energy-harvesting chips. Over the … [Read more...]
Podcast: Which IoT satellite efforts will fail?
This week I get excited about a new home water monitoring product from Phyn while Kevin migrated his Nest account over to a Google account. We also discussed the creation of IKEA's new Home Smart business unit and Amazon's dream of putting Alexa in … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for August 9, 2019
It's the people, stupid: Behind any digital transformation are people who have to learn how to change the way they do their jobs thanks to new technology or new insights provided by technology. To get those people on board you have to build your IoT … [Read more...]