Thanks to AI and IoT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Already Here
With advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), we’ve ushered in the fourth industrial revolution ahead of schedule. Using a variety of strategically-placed sensors, factories, warehouses, and manufacturing plants are already reaping the benefits of all three of these disruptive technologies. And It’s not simply because industrial enterprises have […]
Is There a Silver Lining for Enterprise IoT Security?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is doubling its current 23 billion connected devices to 75 billion by 2025. Cybersecurity is already failing to catch up to the current pace of IoT development and innovation, so introducing more devices into enterprise ecosystems seems precarious. Without a strong strategy for deploying new IoT systems with robust security […]
How China Hacked Amazon, Apple, and Many More With a Tiny Chip
China’s garnered plenty of media attention lately, mostly in relation to the controversy surrounding Google’s censored search engine for the country. But now, there’s a new unsettling story to steal the spotlight. It was recently discovered that motherboards shipped from China for use by Apple and Amazon had a tiny microchip on them. This hack […]
Alibaba Is Doubling Down on AI Chips and Quantum Computing
At Alibaba’s 2018 computing conference, the company showed off their Tmall app, an AI mobile app developed to identify the variations between different kinds of tea leaves and their roasting quality level. While this use case was subtle, it foreshadowed an announcement later on in the four-day conference. Alibaba revealed its plans to invest in and […]
Amazon Is Streamlining the Set Up of Your New Internet of Things Gadgets
Amazon is making a play for almost every appliance in your house. The Seattle-based developer and e-commerce giant announced it’s making the set up of your smart device as simple as it can be: just plug it in. The technology, dubbed “Wi-Fi Simple Setup“, uses Amazon’s Wi-Fi Lockers to save Wi-Fi credentials and utilize them […]
Is It Time to Regulate AI-Fueled Facial Recognition?
Facial recognition is blooming; it’s already used in airports and police stations, on China’s streets, and as training data for new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. As AI developers continue applying the technology to facial recognition, it’s becoming readily apparent that the potential for abuse is growing as well. So why isn’t there any regulation in place? […]
How IoT Is Reshaping Retail
The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming, and it’ll keep expanding as consumers convert more aspects of their lives with digital products. Besides smart homes and smart cars, IoT is coming to retail, and it’s going to change how we shop for things like groceries and clothes forever. Here are a few ways in which […]
Your IoT Appliances Can Now Order Supplies from Amazon
Amazon’s vision for its products in a smart home have been expanding ever since their rollout of physical Dash buttons a few years ago. Alexa has been a huge hit with consumers, taking over some aspects of the Dash buttons, while Dash buttons have all but faded from consumer memory. The Seattle tech giant’s newest […]
Amazon Web Services Boosts Its Cloud Computing With Machine Learning
At Amazon’s AWS (Amazon Web Services) Summit in New York City this past week, machine learning was a big focus for the Seattle-based tech giant, especially in regard to recently released cloud features for commerce and payments. The Rise of ML in Every Industry Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) development are booming, especially […]
Amazon Buys Online Pharmacy PillPack
Amazon has rapidly made itself a household name over the past few years. Its CEO, Jeff Bezos, is the world’s richest man, and his wealth shows no signs of stagnating. Part of the Seattle-based company’s success can be attributed to its adventurous nature; it dabbles in a lot of different industries. Most recently, the tech […]