2020-12-17 17:23 |
Moving into 2021, smart devices may be the most important battleground for data ownership and personal privacy.
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Nowadays, you can hardly find anyone who hasn’t heard about smart light bulbs, smart security cameras, smart kitchen appliances, smart thermostats and self-parking vehicles. Now think bigger. If interconnected smart devices in the home is any indication of where this technology is leading, then imagine smart cities.
2020-9-8 16:38 | |
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Many devices used by society on a regular basis have become smarter in recent years. It now appears that toilets will receive a similar overhaul, all in an effort to improve public health. The concept of a toilet has not changed all that much over the past few decades.
2020-5-12 05:00 | |
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HTC, the Taiwan based smartphone manufacturer is all set to dive deeper into the decentralized space with its Monero mining smartphones. The smartphone brand made several headlines in the past year with its blockchain-focused Exodus range of smartphones which not only had inbuilt crypto wallets, but many devices also had the capability to run a […]
2020-4-11 17:44 | |
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GCA’s mission is to develop products and services that will facilitate usability with a strong focus on security and provide engaging education to boost user confidence in blockchain technology. The Global Crypto Alliance, alongside its pillars GCNews, GCSecurity, and soon GCAcademy, successfully proved its concept of a new way to control IoT devices. GCSecurity developers […]
2020-2-20 12:56 | |
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The Internet of Things is here to stay, as an exponential growth of its use is being observed in recent years in a broad range of industries. From wearable devices to agriculture, E-government facilities, supply chain and smart cities, the smart concept is marshaling along the technological frontier.
2019-10-24 14:00 | |
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Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! In the past year or so a lot of companies including OnePlus and Motorola released their smart TVs. However, smart TVs don’t always feature apps like Netflix, and sometimes struggle when it comes to streaming locally-owned content.
2019-10-15 14:00 | |
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It isn’t enough that Tesla cars spontaneously combust, or that they drive into things when left to their own devices. Nor is it enough that the world seems to hinge on whether or not Elon Musk and company will deliver a certain number of cars in a quarter while every other car manufacturer has no […] The post Hilarious ‘Smart Summon’ Videos Prove Tesla Makes a Clown Car appeared first on CCN.com
2019-10-3 18:25 | |
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It isn’t enough that Tesla cars spontaneously combust, or that they drive into things when left to their own devices. Nor is it enough that the world seems to hinge on whether or not Elon Musk and company will deliver a certain number of cars in a quarter while every other car manufacturer has no […] The post Hilarious 'Smart Summon' Videos Prove Tesla Makes a Clown Car appeared first on CCN.com
2019-10-2 18:25 | |
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Ever fantasize about becoming a spy, wearing miniature and carefully disguised gadgets, and talking to an invisible computer assistant through them? Well, Amazon is going to make that dream come true – to some extent.
2019-9-26 08:20 | |
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Microsoft today revealed an update for its To-Do app, now simply called To Do, that makes the app much more useful and pleasant to look at. But not everyone is happy, as the development of this app potentially signals the retirement of another.
2019-9-9 21:28 | |
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Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. This is also a part of our “Beginner’s guide to AI,” featuring articles on algorithms, neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, and artificial general intelligence.
2019-7-6 19:06 | |
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Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant may be useful, but the privacy concerns aren’t going away anytime soon. Now, in a fresh turn of events, the retail giant has confirmed that it keeps transcripts and voice recordings indefinitely, and only removes them if they’re manually deleted by users.
2019-7-3 09:34 | |
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Smartphone apps have seemingly combined forces, each seeking to hijack our attention and leave us longing for a way to roll back the clock. Each of these devices promises a portal to the outside world, an entry point to the entirety of human knowledge.
2019-6-11 02:24 | |
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What Is GSENetwork? The GSENetwork is a decentralized trust network that tokenizes and tracks user interactions with smart devices on the blockchain. Trust is built by interacting with IoT, the sharing economy, and more, similar to rating systems used in Lyft, Doordash, and Airbnb.
2019-5-30 23:07 | |
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My home is inundated with smart speakers. I’ve got Echo Dots aplenty, Google Minis to spare, and enough third-party voice-assistant devices to reproduce Plugged’s Bluetooth speaker symphony. And that’s not even getting into all the other “smart” gear I have.
2019-5-24 03:01 | |
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This past holiday season, AI-powered devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home were among the hottest gifts across any product category – a trend that speaks to the rising popularity and acceptance of smart home technology in the U.
2019-5-22 17:52 | |
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Google‘s developer conference, Google I/O, is set to kick off today at 10 am PT / 4. 30 pm CET / 10. 30 pm IST. The company will expectedly announce new mid-range Pixel devices, Android Q, new Nest Hub Max smart display, and updates to Stadia gaming platform.
2019-5-7 17:28 | |
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Many aspects of people’s lives have become more digitized during the past few years. New inventions, smart devices, innovations, and technological solutions surround us in all areas of life. The gaming industry is no exception.
2019-4-25 20:00 | |
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The internet of things (IoT) is often hailed as a revolution in the way smart objects connect with each other. More recently, technologists have imagined the emergence of smart cities, hyper-connected urban landscapes where multiple sensors communicate with each other; or supply chain tracking executed with ease through connected sensing devices.
2019-4-23 16:29 | |
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What Is CoinBlick? CoinBlick is an AI-Driven and personalized crypto news aggregator that combines the data acquired from several news sources into a single mobile application compatible with both android and iOS devices.
2019-4-21 11:48 | |
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With smart home technologies constantly growing in popularity, there are several things consumers should understand about these devices in regards to features and long-term benefits, as well as potential issues or privacy risks.
2019-4-19 12:00 | |
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After a stand-off that’s lasted years, Google and Amazon have made peace and finally agreed to put their streaming apps on each other’s platforms. Yes, that means Prime is coming to Chromecasts, while YouTube will finally be available on Fire TVs.
2019-4-18 20:40 | |
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Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! It’s almost Easter everyone! That means one thing: rolling back a boulder and revealing some spicy deals.
2019-4-15 13:01 | |
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The Brussels-based NGO, European Emergency Number Association (EENA), has launched Next Generation 112 (NG112), a new pan-European technical architecture to enable emergency calls through new technologies like VoIP and video calls from smartphones, 5G devices, and home speakers.
2019-4-11 12:30 | |
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Chinese hardware giant Xiaomi is spinning off a part of its China-based Pinecone chipset division into a new company called Dayu (which translates to ‘big fish’ in Mandarin). It will focus on research and development of AI-based IoT (AIoT) chips for connected gadgets.
2019-4-5 09:26 | |
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The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.
2019-4-4 00:05 | |
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WISeKey, a blockchain and cryptocurrency startup based in Switzerland has launched a digital identity solution to protect Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The news originally came from a press release dated March 29.
2019-3-29 19:41 | |
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Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Ohhh damn – you can now get a Bose SoundTouch 20 speaker for $279. 95! That’s $70 less than normal! Hurry up and fill your life with music! In previous CHEAP posts, we’ve covered some popular portable Bluetooth speakers (which are great by the way), but these type of devices aren’t for everyone.
2019-3-25 13:46 | |
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Schools and governments around the world are struggling to figure out how to deal with smartphones in the classroom. Last year, France passed a law that banned students from using smart devices at school, and now in the UK politicians are discussing joining in, with UK schools minister Nick Gibb recently saying there should be a new policy introduced to ban phones from schools.
2019-3-23 10:30 | |
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There’s an obvious gender imbalance in technology and voice assistants. Whether it’s Siri, Cortana, Alexa, or another female voice telling you when to turn right on Google Maps, it’s most commonly an AI ‘woman’ who takes our commands.
2019-3-18 12:50 | |
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What Is Quras? Quras is an online platform that mainly focuses on smart contracts and crypto-tokens and utilizes blockchain technology to create a secure and anonymous platform where users can share data amongst IoT devices.
2019-3-12 11:11 | |
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Gmail’s Smart Compose feature, which autosuggests words and phrases to help you write emails faster, has been around on desktop for a while now, as well as on Google Pixel 3 handsets since last October.
2019-3-7 10:30 | |
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Imagine a house where the walls change color depending on your mood, or your tablecloth changes shape when you’re having a dinner party. A house where every item, from your cushions to your lampshades, interact with you.
2019-3-5 17:04 | |
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Best Buy shares saw a massive upswing on Wednesday as the company announced its Q4 earnings report, well-above analysts’ expectations. Pumping its profits was its selection of wearables, smart home devices, and the unstoppable popularity of free game Fortnite driving demand for gaming consoles and accessories throughout the holidays.
2019-3-1 11:34 | |
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This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between sex and technology in a non-explicit, as close to a ‘safe for work’ way as possible – including app reviews, adult VR info, sextech devices, privacy, security issues, and much more.
2019-2-16 13:00 | |
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According to the latest court documents in the ongoing QuadrigaCX case, the exchange sent roughly $470,000 CAD (approximately $355, 000 USD) worth of bitcoin from a hot wallet to a cold-storage wallet on February 6, 2019.
2019-2-13 03:56 | |
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There’s no home theater experience quite like a giant projected screen. TVs get bigger by the year, but once you cross the 65-inch mark, prices increase exponentially – and good luck trying to find a 150-inch TV.
2019-2-8 03:09 | |
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Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each year. From smart kitchen appliances and virtual home assistants to security systems and utility management platforms, there’s seemingly no limit to the usefulness of the IoT across industries and applications.
2019-2-1 12:00 | |
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If you’ve ever wondered if your phone is spying on you, you’re not alone. One of the most hotly debated topics in technology today is the amount of data that firms surreptitiously gather about us online.
2019-1-30 14:53 | |
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Modum is a supply chain system that integrates Blockchain technology, smart contracts and sensory devices into a single, passive solution.
2019-1-28 10:29 | |
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BloqLabs has opened up the beta waitlist for Titan, a fully integrated software suite for managing cryptocurrency mining. The project was introduced by Bloq CEO and co-founder Jeff Garzik onstage during a brief speech at Binance Fair in Singapore in an overview discussion of BloqLabs.
2019-1-24 20:20 | |
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As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors it uses to manage overhead lights in corporate offices and detailed manufacturing processes in factories.
2019-1-22 02:58 | |
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Vecap is an ambitious and very simple project that ensures the security of a smart home network thanks to innovative blockchain technologies and smart contracts. Every action carried out on the Vecap platform will be recorded in an immutable and virtually invulnerable database – in order to crack it, the hacker would need to get administrator access to 51% of individual devices, which becomes absolutely impossible as the project spreads around the world.
2019-1-18 23:33 | |
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On the IOTA blog, Harm van den Brink discussed a proof of concept they had built for a smart self-balancing grid using IOTA. Letting Devices Take Responsibility The proof of concept designed by den Brink lets devices connected to a smart grid “decide if they want to help balance or not” and if they do they […] IOTA Build a Proof-of-concept for Self Balancing Smart Grids was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com.
2019-1-13 15:59 | |
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San Jose-based Energous is working on something you want in your gadgets, but can’t see – over-the-air wireless charging. The company’s been working on its WattUp technology – which beams power across distances of up to a meter from charging stations straight to your devices – for a few years now.
2019-1-10 11:58 | |
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Last year, we saw a bunch of brands launch smart speakers with touchscreens, including a revamped Echo Show from Amazon and several devices powered by Google Assistant. Lenovo was one of the first out of the gate in 2018, and it brought a fun new smart display to show off at CES – the Smart Clock.
2019-1-9 08:05 | |
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Tile – the company best known for its smart tags that help you find misplaced wallets and keys – today announced a partnership with several Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chipmakers which will see its gadget-tracking technology enabled at the chip level.
2019-1-7 16:00 | |
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Mozilla and ThinksCon today announced the launch of the Trustable Technology Mark, which will help consumers determine if their latest “smart” home gizmo is designed with privacy and security in mind.
2018-12-6 16:00 | |
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My iPhone’s voice assistant is a woman. Whenever I cycle somewhere new, a female voice tells me when to turn right, and when I’m home, yet another feminine voice updates me on today’s news. With so much female servitude in our smart devices, along with the rapid deployment of AI, it should come as no surprise that technology is making the gender bias even worse.
2018-12-5 18:33 | |
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