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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A new hack uses lasers to send inaudible commands to your Amazon Echo
A new photoacoustic flaw in voice assistants can render them vulnerable to a number of attacks that use lasers to inject ...
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Here’s why farmers and blockchain are actually a great fit
In agriculture, an industry that employs over one billion people and generates more than $1.3 trillion worth of food every ...
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9 green technologies small business should consider
Small businesses have options when it comes to embracing green technologies. Here are some approaches of note.
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Microsoft: Russian government hackers are targeting IoT devices
Microsoft today warned that Russian government hackers have been using video decoders, printers, and internet of things devices ...
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The future of the internet is… streetlights?
Despite its apparent omnipresence, the internet is only available to around half of the world’s population. Whatever estimate ...
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Amazon confirms it retains your Alexa voice recordings indefinitely
Amazon has confirmed that it keeps Alexa transcripts and voice recordings indefinitely, and only removes them if they're ...
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Why Samsung's virus scans for smart TVs are a UX disaster
Samsung wants you to run a virus scan on your smart TV every few weeks. Here's why that's a terrible idea, and why you shouldn't ...
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IOTA wants to ditch its most centralized component, but the timeline is still murky
IOTA has released a new white paper detailing its plans to once and for all get rid of the Coordinator – but the timeline ...
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ABN AMRO signs on Accenture and ING Bank for its blockchain inventory platform
ABN AMRO is launching a blockchain-powered trade inventory paltform – and it's convinced ING Bank and Accenture to join ...
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8 once-heavily buzzed pieces of tech professionals are still watching
Interest in new technologies can grow blazingly hot before people’s attention gets turned toward something new. It is a ...
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IBM launches blockchain skills academy with University of Louisville
One of top 200 universities in the US, along with a helping hand from IBM, is getting its students into blockchain with dedicated ...
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Tech companies still care more about AI and IoT than blockchain
Blockchain might be the hot buzzword of the moment, but according to new research, it's being bested by the Internet-of-Things ...
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8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019
Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each ...
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Devs say real blockchain use is coming, but many feel it's overhyped
We’re likely to see a real-world application of blockchain technology over the next two years – if recent research is ...
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The quiet threat inside 'internet of things' devices
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new ...
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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 ...
