The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects (things) and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. The term Internet of Things was first used by Kevin Ashton in 1999. The concept of the Internet of Things first became popular through the Auto-ID Center and related market analysts publications. Radio-frequency identification is often seen as a prerequisite for the Internet of Things.
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How IoT-enabled scooters, bikes, and cars are making streets safe
The flurry of anti-dockless electric scooter headlines reached critical mass last summer. “This town seriously hates electric ...
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Tech stocks are overvalued and it’s killing innovation
We’re entering an unprecedented era of advanced technology and behemoth tech companies driving its development. Earlier ...
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12 big encryption trends that will keep data more secure
As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, it becomes easier for them to circumvent security measures and access sensitive ...
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What Amazon’s Alexa microwave teaches us about interacting with AI assistants
Does it make sense to put a voice assistant in your microwave? Amazon, the leader in smart speakers and voice assistants, ...
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Why 5G matters to VR adoption
When 4G was introduced towards the end of the 00s, it led to an explosion in mobile internet usage. Using the mobile web ...
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Blockchain doesn't kill people, but smart contracts can, law professor says
Smart contracts, like the ones featured by Ethereum’s blockchain, represent simple machine intelligence, and one academic ...
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Environmental crime is a huge invisible problem — IoT will expose it
It’s a problem so big, that the police force of one of the world’s smallest countries is planning on reaching out to ...
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An AI that 'hears' machine failure might soon be used for roller coasters
Smart or predictive technologies can change how amusement parks plan maintenance and help prevent unexpected downtime.
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Medicine's blockchainification is imminent, say researchers
Analyzing 40 PubMed journals for blockchains revealed a continued and growing interest from the healthcare research and medical ...
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13 ways companies should improve their data security in the age of IoT
As our world gets more and more connected, consumers and businesses alike must think fast about how they protect important ...
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4 devices that can help secure your home’s IoT
The fast growing Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon has already changed our lives in unimaginable ways, and offers many ...
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Dutch toilet startup built a smart urinal that serves ads while you pee
Dutch toilet startup Mr.Friendly has built a smart urinal that serves crappy ads when guys are taking a leak – and it promises ...
