Why Edge Computing Will Save the Internet of Things
2019 and 2020 are the years of emerging technology — artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are all transforming the very fabric of modern society. Of course, these three technologies are juggernauts in their own right, but when you start combining them together in a variety of applications, they really […]
The Internet of Things Is Transforming the Travel Industry
With its unparalleled ability to push, pull, and act upon data from the real world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought drastic improvements to many industries like agriculture and entertainment. But unbeknownst to many, IoT development has also been quietly transforming another sector: Travel. Let’s take a look at four ways it’s doing this. […]
Healthcare Wearables Have Vast Untapped Potential
Wearables have immense potential to improve how we approach healthcare. But adoption of this technology has been moving at a snail’s pace. In this post, we’ll examine the current state of wearables, what’s holding them back, and possible developments we can expect to see soon. Where Wearables Stand Right Now There’s been no shortage of […]
California Wants to Stop Hackers from Controlling IoT Gadgets
Democratic California governor Jerry Brown is making history by signing a bill into law that sets cybersecurity standards for Internet-connected devices. This includes all Internet-connected devices: your smart refrigerator, thermostat, car, computer, and everything in between. His signature would make California the first state to pass a law surrounding cybersecurity of the Internet of Things […]
Is Slowing Down Innovation the Key to a More Secure Internet of Things?
It may sound counterintuitive, but could cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT) be improved with a slower rate of innovation in the field? With IoT, security compromises don’t just mean a smartphone or computer getting hacked; the interconnected nature of IoT means entire groups of cars, homes, hospitals, and offices could be hacked at […]