Internet of Things

Internet of Things
Command Center For IoT
September 13, 2016

A new survey by Accenture suggests that IoT adoption is slowing. Is this a problem of overhyping a concept that is too intangible for consumers to really grasp, bad marketing or a bad product? To many, the IoT, rather than solving a problem, appears to...

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Razer Unveils $30 Million IoT, Robotics, VR And Gaming Startup Fund
September 13, 2016

Hardware manufacturer and software provider launches "fund for startups, by a startup."

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Verizon Ditches Telephone Poles For Street Lamps
September 13, 2016

The telecom giant recently spent again to acquire a startup for LED sensor networks in a move designed to bolster its IoT capabilities.

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Driverless Cars A Threat To National Security
September 12, 2016

While driverless cars are touted to reduce auto fatalities and injuries, talks are ongoing between auto manufacturers and the Justice Department on other safety concerns — cybersecurity and threats to national security. Fiat, last year, recalled 1.4 million autos following media coverage of internet-linked cars...

Worldpay Announces Hackathon For Internet Of Things Payments
September 02, 2016

What’s the future of FinTech? Better brush up on your hacking skills and bring the competitive spirit, because Worldpay is hosting the first annual Internet of Things hackathon in London later this month. Worldpay has paired up with Consult Hyperion, MongoDB and Visa Europe Collab...

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The Internet of Pets (IoP)?
August 26, 2016

Buying dog food at the pet store? How 2015. Obe’s smart pet food bowls leverage Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service to automatically reorder dog or cat food through Amazon’s website. The August issue of The Internet of Things Tracker™ features an interview with Hilary Jensen Wade,...

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From IoT to IoP: The Internet Of Pet (Food)
August 25, 2016

Buying dog food at the pet store? How 2015. Obe’s smart pet food bowls leverage Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service to automatically reorder dog or cat food through Amazon’s website. The August issue of The Internet of Things Tracker™ features an interview with Hilary Jensen Wade,...

Do Consumers Like Auto Tech Any Better Than They Like Mobile Payments Tech?
August 24, 2016

Driverless cars are on the road. Take a ride down US 101 in San Francisco and you may see one. Uber also announced that soon a driverless car might be dispatched to pick up passengers in the Pittsburgh market as it assesses the feasibility of...

Consumers, IoT And The Slow Adoption Of Mobile Payments
August 15, 2016

People are quite happy with the status quo in the payments scene. Credit cards, debit cards and, of course, cash are quite convenient. So, why bother with Apple Pay or Android Pay and potentially increase the risk and headache of cyberfraud? Could IoT speed up...