Internet of Things

Internet of Things
When IoT And The Automotive Industry Collide
December 06, 2016

Connectivity is giving the automobile industry a new lease on life. With the Internet of Things, vehicles are becoming smarter and more autonomous and have the potential to impact consumers’ lives like never before. PYMNTS recently caught up with Marques McCammon, GM of Wind River,...

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Nissan Rolls Out Connected Car Products For Aftersales Market
November 30, 2016

The Japanese automaker plans to offer greater connectivity to current Nissan customers.

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Internet Of Things Tracker: IoT Offers Roadside Assistance With Push Of A Button
November 29, 2016

Cars, too, are jumping in on the connectivity ride. This year’s L.A. Auto Show rebranded itself as AutoMobility L.A. to call attention to how connectivity is increasing among cars, trucks and SUVs. November’s Internet of Things Tracker™ includes an interview with Chris Spanos, CEO and...

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BITAG’s Big Plan To Secure The IoT
November 28, 2016

Following October’s massive DDoS attack on Dyn, which knocked out internet service for millions of Americans, many in the industry have been scrambling to come up with ways to secure the Internet of Things from being used as a pawn in future cyberattack schemes. The Broadband...

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Coke Debuts New Selfie Bottle
November 18, 2016

As the IoT proliferates, marketing teams are hopping on board. Most recently, Coca-Cola announced a new promotion that — well, let’s just say coke drinkers will have another lens to worry about. Dubbed the selfie bottle, the base comes with an attached camera that automatically...

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GE Software Unit Expects To Hit $6 Billion In Sales This Year
November 16, 2016

GE may have something with its software business, announcing Tuesday (Nov. 15) that its software and services business is expected to hit $6 billion in sales in 2016. According to a report, $6 billion in sales is 20 percent higher than what GE lodged in 2015....

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Google Parent Alphabet Advances AI Endeavor
November 15, 2016

As developers wait with bated breath to get their hands on Google Assistant’s API, we look at it and other AI assistants’ recent past — and whether or not Alphabet’s latest endeavors are anything to get all worked up about. First, there was Apple’s Siri...

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Verizon Buys LQD WiFi
November 14, 2016

In IoT news, Verizon just bought up developer LQD WiFi. The company, based in New York City, is a developer involved in the creation of smart cities. Founder and CEO Randy Ramusack once worked as the CTO of Microsoft Switzerland and the CIO of Microsoft...

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Cybersecurity Predictions For 2017 In The IoT
November 07, 2016

As the digital age marches on, we have all learned that the convenience and benefits of the IoT, cloud storage and mobile devices come with a darker side. Chain Store Age just released its predictions for the near future of cybersecurity. Their predictions for 2016...