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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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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.
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5 Jun
Smart home spending will triple by 2025, but cybersecurity fears could hold market back
Declining prices, access to 5G and increased awareness of the benefits of home automation will see the smart home market triple in value over the next five years.
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29 May
China to dominate industrial IoT – despite US efforts
Despite international efforts to innovate in the internet of things (IoT) space, when it comes to the industrial IoT, China is set to take a dramatic lead, according to a report published by GlobalData.
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30 Apr
Debunking voice technology myths and misconceptions
At every stage of technological advancement, critics and commentators have endeavoured to predict its likely impact on society.
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9 Apr
IoT Day: We are facing an “IoT explosion” but it has a dark side
Today is IoT Day, where the tech industry takes stock of the state of the Internet of Things (IoT).
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1 Apr
Mining IoT partnership sees IBM Watson take on predictive maintenance
A key mining internet of things (IoT) partnership between technology giant IBM and leading equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is seeing IBM Watson IoT tackling mining safety.
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27 Mar
Voice technology will make keyboards obsolete… but will it leave us vulnerable?
The keyboard will become obsolete as voice technology takes over, with consumers increasingly turning to Alexa, Siri and Cortana to interact with their devices and appliances.
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22 Mar
How machine learning and IoT can help the world’s poorest people
Plummeting cost-to-compute is making machine learning, (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) applications more accessible than ever.
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27 Feb
History of IoT: From idea to an industry approaching $1tn
Spending on the Internet of Things is expected to reach $745bn in 2019.
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25 Feb
Vodafone and Arm partner to simplify Internet of Things deployment
Telecoms giant Vodafone and semiconductor company Arm have entered a strategic agreement designed to reduce complexity and costs faced by organisations when implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
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5 Feb
Child-tracking smartwatch recall shows why IoT security shouldn’t be an afterthought
The EU has recalled a smartwatch over concerns that a security flaw could let a malicious user locate children wearing the watch, highlighting the danger of manufacturers rushing internet-connected devices to market without paying due diligence to IoT security.
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29 Jan
The future of IoT: Greater benefits come with greater risks
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a world of internet-connected devices, from aircraft to fridges, and including cars and medical apparatus.
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17 Jan
Personalised thermostat and smart vacuum emerge as most desired smart tech
From bread making robots to a machine that folds your clothes for you, CES 2019 was not short of unusual smart home gadgets.
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15 Jan
Just 4 in 10 businesses confident they could spot an IoT hack
With the number of connected devices set to top 20 billion by 2023, their potential for transforming business is great.
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11 Jan
Amazon Ring spying reports prompt “major privacy concerns”
Reports that the video feeds from Amazon-owned security camera Ring can be viewed by the company’s employees with just an email address have sparked deep privacy concerns.
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10 Jan
How will IBM revolutionise weather forecasting in 2019?
IBM has announced a highly advanced weather forecasting system that can provide hourly weather updates to the entire planet for areas as small as 3 square kilometres.
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5 Dec
Rise of the IoT botnet: The problem in securing hundreds of billions of connected devices
Nokia has discovered a surge in the number of malware botnets within networks over the last two years.
