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Internet of Things
The latest internet of things (IoT) news from around the world. Verdict covers how the IoT is changing and developing, from new technologies to emerging applications, and how the technology is transforming the world around us. As technology advances, the IoT is becoming ever more pervasive and impactful, and Verdict is here to chart its rise.
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20 Feb
Intelligent exoskeleton gets IoT connectivity to join the smart factory
Manufacturing and logistics companies can now include exoskeletons in their smart factory deployments with the development of an internet of things (IoT) connected intelligent exoskeleton.
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19 Feb
Amazon Ring doorbells make two-factor authentication mandatory
Amazon’s Ring doorbell will now require two-factor authentication to improve “privacy, security and control”.
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5 Feb
Philips Hue vulnerability turns smart bulbs into gateway for hackers
A vulnerability has been identified in the Philips Hue smart bulbs range that could be exploited by hackers to take over the networks of homes and businesses.
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28 Jan
UK government proposes stricter IoT security requirements
Manufacturers of connected IoT smart devices will soon have to adhere to stricter security requirements under new government guidelines.
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8 Jan
Twitter round-up: Vala Afshar’s tweet on technology investments most popular IoT tweet in December 2019
Verdict lists five of the most popular tweets on IoT in December 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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3 Jan
Internet of things growth predicted for Africa and Middle East
Interest in the internet of things (IoT) is gaining momentum in the Africa and Middle East (AME) region.
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20 Dec
Connected home device manufacturers must lock down security
A survey released in December sends a clear message to connected home device manufacturers.
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3 Dec
Best smart home gifts for a more connected Christmas
Inviting the extended family over at Christmas isn’t always the fun and games that you first pictured.
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3 Dec
Smart city technologies enjoy strong support in Scotland
Residents of Scotland are largely enthusiastic about the potential of smart city technologies, suggesting that the country could see strong public support for greater digitisation.
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27 Nov
Smart watch vulnerability leaves locations of 5,000 children exposed
Researchers at the IoT laboratory at the AV-TEST Institute have warned that the SMA-WATCH-M2, a children’s smart watch with a GPS tracker, contains serious vulnerabilities that could expose the data and location of thousands of children around the world.
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12 Nov
Smart factories to add $1.5tn to global economy: Capgemini
Smart factories are set to add “at least” $1.5tn to the global economy within five years, according to research published today by Capgemini Research Institute.
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11 Nov
Biggest influencers in the IoT in Q3 2019: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top IoT influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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6 Nov
Hiber launches commercial nanosatellite trials for global IoT coverage
Dutch startup Hiber has launched its commercial nanosatellite network, giving its first customers a trial of the internet of things (IoT) satellite network.
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1 Nov
Google acquires Fitbit in $2.1bn move into wearables
Google owner Alphabet has signed an agreement to acquire Fitbit in a deal that values the wearables firm at $2.1bn.
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29 Oct
IoT needs AI to realise enterprise potential, study finds
Companies are increasingly embracing the internet of things (IoT), but IoT initiatives on their own are falling short when compared to those that pair the technology with artificial intelligence (AI).
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28 Oct
Xiaomi pet feeders flaw could let hacker mess with pets’ feeding schedules
A security researcher has discovered a serious flaw in Xiaomi pet feeders that could enable a malicious party to interfere with the feeding schedules of pets across the world.
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18 Oct
‘Start with the impact, not the tech’: Hitachi Vantara’s smart city approach
Smart cities leverage technology built into the city’s infrastructure to manage resources more efficiently.
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15 Oct
Hull to become UK’s first smart city with its own operating system
The UK city of Hull will soon achieve smart city status, becoming the first in the country to get its own operating system.
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7 Oct
Mikko Hyppönen: Smart devices are “IT asbestos”
The proliferation of “stupid” internet-connected smart devices will be the “IT asbestos of the future”, cybersecurity expert Mikko Hyppönen has warned.
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23 Sep
Why the Internet of Things isn’t growing as rapidly as predicted
Early forecasts for the IoT suggested that there would be 50 billion global devices connected by 2020, but in reality we have only reached about 2 billion.
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4 Sep
Home automation interest rises in line with IoT: Report
Home automation is gaining popularity within the tech world at the same pace as advancements in the internet of things (IoT), according to GlobalData’s Company Filing Analytics platform.
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19 Aug
Segway-Ninebot challenges Starship with delivery robot launch
Segway-Ninebot has unveiled its first outdoor autonomous delivery robot, in a show of confidence of this emerging market.
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9 Aug
Huawei Harmony OS isn’t just a defence… It’s an offence too
Huawei has finally unveiled Harmony OS, its long-awaited alternative to Google’s Android operating system, at the Huawei Developer Conference.
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7 Aug
Weak IoT security puts office printers at risk of Russian cyberattacks
Russian hackers are exploiting security vulnerabilities in common Internet of Things devices to infiltrate corporate networks, according to Microsoft.
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30 Jul
As internet of things enters nappies, ‘smart’ babycare could have its drawbacks
Pampers in the US announced the launch of a new line of “smart” nappies that can alert parents when babies need their nappies changed.
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25 Jul
IoT sensors that ‘listen’ for leaks in water pipes trialled in Kent
Vodafone and South East Water have launched a pilot that will see internet of things (IoT) sensors placed on underground mains water pipes to ‘listen’ for water escaping and send immediate alerts in the event of a leak.
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25 Jun
Here’s what smart tech Brits want to own in the next five years
According to Smart Home Week, 57% of Brits now own at least one smart product, and with consumers expected to spend £10.8bn on smart home devices by the end of 2019, this is only set to grow as consumers look to technology to improve security and convenience within their homes.
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24 Jun
How smart tech could soon wash,dry, iron and even fold your laundry
By 2023, the average UK home is expected to contain 50 connected devices, with the market for smart home appliances expected to surge by 49.4% over the next five years.
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19 Jun
Collaboration and conversation at Connected Britain
The first day of 2019’s Connected Britain event has drawn to a close, and even after just a few panels and speaker sessions, some clear themes have emerged.
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7 Jun
IoT regulation is key to halting increase in DDoS attacks
Global communication service providers (CSPs), who are expected to provide customers with continuous, uninterrupted service, are struggling to deal with an increasing number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.