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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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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.
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15 Oct
UK Government launches IoT Code of Practice: Industry experts react
The UK government has launched a voluntary Code of Practice for internet-connected devices.
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8 Oct
IoT security: Why California’s weak password ban won’t solve the problem
The security of the Internet of Things (IoT) is a source of growing concern.
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27 Sep
IKEA Home Smart: Bringing smart home technology to the masses
Known for inexpensive flat-pack home furnishings, IKEA’s forays into the tech world have, until recently, been limited.
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17 Sep
How safe is your smart home? Study finds vulnerabilities in popular smart devices
Some 127m smart home units are expected to be sold in the United States in 2018, with the global smart home market expected to be worth $53.5bn by 2022 according to Zion Market Research.
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13 Sep
BlackBerry Spark launch: former Smartphone maker creates IoT security platform
Out-of-fashion smartphone brand BlackBerry is seeking to reinvent itself as a provider of security solutions in a hyper-connected world with the launch of BlackBerry Spark.
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28 Aug
LiFi world first: Light-powered wireless internet deployed in school
LiFi, the wireless internet technology that sees data transmitted through light, has been deployed in a school for the first time.
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10 Aug
Intelligent buildings will dominate the future of architecture: Leading architect Chris Wilkinson
Intelligent buildings will be a prominent part of the future of architecture, according to acclaimed architect Chris Wilkinson, founder of leading practice WilkinsonEyre.
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7 Nov
UK startup Neos is combining IoT devices with insurance to make your connected home safer
The UK’s first smart home insurance provider Neos is launching nationwide today in an attempt to change how insurance works.