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Samsung and Nest unwind Thread, the final piece of the smart home puzzle
We’ve got all of these great ideas for connecting bits and pieces of our homes to the internet, but for some reason these individual pieces aren’t talking to one another. There are several […]
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Battery-free Internet of Things devices draw power from WiFi signals
One day, Nokia hopes to be able to recharge phones by harvesting WiFi backscatter. There’s a long way to go before that’s possible, but a team from the University of Washington has taken […]
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Intel creates world’s smallest 3G modem
We’re hearing a lot about the Internet of Things (IoT) — a growing class of embedable computing devices that are both uniquely identifiable and wirelessly connected. And Intel has come out this week […]
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Windows 10 now available for Raspberry Pi, support confirmed for Arduino
Microsoft raised a lot of eyebrows when they said they were working on a free version of Windows 10 for the Raspberry Pi 2. They weren’t just blowing smoke, either: you can now […]
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Google’s connected smart toys are patented nightmare fuel
Google patents a lot of things. Some are search-related while others focus on mapping and still others on smartphones. But they’ve got a patent for nightmarishly creepy toys, too. These cuddly little...
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Connected kettles found brewing up security problems
Did you know that tea kettles with built-in WiFi connectivity were a thing? They are, and it turns out they’re good for more than just heating up water. They’re also a good way […]
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Microbot Push robotic finger automates all the things!
The IoT revolution is well under way, and there are now thousands of ways to automate your home. Microbot Push offers a decidedly different take: it’s like a connected finger that can turn […]
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Amazon Dash built into Whirlpool home appliances
It’s CES week in the US, and that means connected devices are going to be in the news. So-called “smart” appliances have existed for years at this point, but how many of them […]
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MIT created a roll of tape that can sense in three dimensions
Duct tape is a DIYers best friend — there’s really no limit to what you can do with the stuff. Although, you can’t use it as a sensor array for an IoT device […]
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1btn is a powerful, open source, do-it-all button for the Internet
What can a simple button do? Amazon’s Dash can re-order houeshold supplies. Domino’s will order you your favorite pizza. The open-source 1btn, on the other hand, is capable of doing a whole lot […]
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Cameras and DVRs used in massive Minecraft server DDoS attack
Internet-connected devices like cameras, thermostats, and even locks are being sold to us as a convenience. Unfortunately they’ve become a major convenience for criminals, too. This month, a massive...
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It took this guy 11 hours to make a cup of tea
Yesterday it took Mark Rittman half a day to make a single cup of tea. How does a task that should take three or four minutes end up taking that long? Technology! V, […]
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Connected Piggy Bank Oinks When You Send Your Kid Money
When you were a kid, it might have been unthinkable for people to leave the house without a little cash on hand. Today, that’s the default for a lot of people as we […]
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Big Mouth Billy Bass Gets A Brain Transplant, Becomes A Fishy Alexa
Some of you might remember Big Mouth Billy Bass from his numerous… er… hilarious? TV appearances. Well, he’s back. And this time he’s not singing “Don’t worry, be happy.” Billy has been given […]
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Shoddy Security On This Wifi Vibrator Could Make Your Privates Very Public
Most cybersecurity research that involves penetration testing doesn’t actually focus on things that are commonly used for actual, ya know… penetration. But this is 2017, and sometimes it totally does....
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Vigilante Hacker is Trying to Save Us From Ourselves
Surely we’re all aware that cyber attacks are getting worse and it’s because there’s been thousands of unsecure, internet-enabled devices hitting the market. These can range from light bulbs you can...
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MIT Builds Chip for More Efficient AI on Smartphones
Let’s face it: Neural networks are not practical for handheld devices. Large and energy intensive, artificial intelligence systems like speech- or facial-recognition programs simply gobble up power....
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Bluetooth Direction Finding Is Like Super-Precise GPS for Connected Things
Why does this guy look so happy? It’s got nothing to do with the pepper he’s holding in his left hand. No, he’s smiling because a new Bluetooth feature helped him track down […] The post Bluetooth...
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San Francisco Will Soon Have 1,000 Laser-Powered Smart Garbage Cans
Keeping streets and sidewalks free of trash is a huge task in any major city. It’s a problem San Francisco hopes to battle by installing a network of high-tech sensors. These sensors, manufactured […]...
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