Internet of Things

Alexa And Cortana Forge Virtual Friendship
Alexa And Cortana Forge Virtual Friendship
August 31, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana are now on voice command speaking terms. The companies announced news on Wednesday (Aug. 30) that owners of either company’s...

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Botnets For Breakfast, Election Hacks For Snacks
Botnets For Breakfast, Election Hacks For Snacks
August 11, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Conspiracy theorists who think someone tampered with the 2016 U.S. election may actually have a case. The level of security on U.S. voting machines — or...

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Fossil Banks On Wearables To Reset The Sales Clock
Fossil Banks On Wearables To Reset The Sales Clock
August 11, 2017  |  Retail

There is a time for everything under the sun – a time to be born and a time to die. According to Wareable, the Fossil...

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New Standards For Authenticating Digital Identity
New Standards For Authenticating Digital Identity
August 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud is constantly evolving, so why shouldn’t digital identity protection? The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently updated its Digital Identity Guidelines, to include...

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Digital Ordering: Do It Right, Or Not At All
Digital Ordering: Do It Right, Or Not At All
August 03, 2017  |  ResTech

Digital ordering is a win for everybody. It’s easy for modern consumers, who would rather tap or click to order than talk to someone on...

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Robot v. Food?
Robot v. Food?
August 03, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

When it comes to building a better burger, can an IoT-connected robot cut the mustard? In the latest PYMNTS.com Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker, David...

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NEW REPORT: When Robots Man The Grill
NEW REPORT: When Robots Man The Grill
August 02, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

There’s been no shortage of speculation — including doomsday declarations — about the potential impact of automation, smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market....

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Google Hires Former Essential Exec For Home Improvement
Google Hires Former Essential Exec For Home Improvement
August 01, 2017  |  Google

As much as Google would like users to believe there’s no device like Home, the smart speaker is not exactly delivering an over-the-rainbow experience for...

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Direct To Consumer: Impact On Retail Manufacturing Industry
Direct To Consumer: Impact On Retail Manufacturing Industry
August 01, 2017  |  Retail

To say direct-to-consumer retail practices have had an impact on the manufacturing industry would be an understatement. With eCommerce a major proponent of the direct-to-consumer...

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