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Brompton folding bikes joins the Internet of Things

A ‘hack day’ held with IoT platform company EVRYTHNG could see Brompton folding bikes joining the Internet of Things as the two companies explored together the possibilities of a connected bike. Joon Ian Wong over at digital news outlet Quartz tells us how it went.

application ideas included tracking air quality and other environmental information, so riders could gauge pollution on a route; an app that would send an emergency message if it detected a sudden impact to the bike; and a program that would automatically turn on a house’s lights and phone the owner if unwanted motion was detected.

Read the full article on Quartz

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7 tips for securing the Internet of Things

Security is one of the major concerns in the rapid advancement of the Internet of Things. Chester Wisniewski at Naked Security offers his advice on how to stay safe. From standard advice about choosing good passwords, to some less obvious recommendations, these are all sound tips.

Can you join the IoT craze without having your devices turned against you? Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself…

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Is the Internet of Things about to go mainstream?

Danny Palmer offers his views on Gartner’s latest report on the Internet of Things. What’s holding back companies from adopting IoT even though the importance of it is widely accepted?

while many organisations actively plan to deploy IoT, there are hurdles which need to overcome before it can be done, such as setting out the business case for connected devices

Read original article at ZDNet

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How the Internet of Things could change the world in 2016

According to analyst Gartner, 6.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide in 2016. So how will those ‘things’ influence our every day lives? Jamie Carter at TechRadar attempts to enlighten us – from a proliferation of bluetooth low energy devices to smart snoozing apps and sensors for the human body, there’s no doubt 2016 will be an interesting year for the Internet of Things.

Nothing stays still when it comes to the Internet of Things…

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10 ways the Internet of Things will improve your life

From improved home security, to ‘no more instruction manuals’ and lower household bills, David Nield at T3 offers up 10 ways our lives are going to get better with IoT.

It’s easy to dismiss “the Internet of Things” as a meaningless buzz-phrase, but the next generation of always-on, connected home devices are going to make everyday life different in more ways than one – here we’re going to highlight some of the changes you can expect.

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Internet of Things poses opportunities for cyber crime

IoT FBI Announcement

IoT security is now such a concern that the Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued a public service announcement on the opportunities for cyber crime that the IoT poses, on their Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website. It’s essential reading and offers a very good list of recommendations for staying safe.

As more businesses and homeowners use web-connected devices to enhance company efficiency or lifestyle conveniences, their connection to the Internet also increases the target space for malicious cyber actors. Similar to other computing devices, like computers or Smartphones, IoT devices also pose security risks to consumers. The FBI is warning companies and the general public to be aware of IoT vulnerabilities cybercriminals could exploit, and offers some tips on mitigating those cyber threats.

Read the full article on IC3

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Which is the best Internet of Things platform?

Jamie Carter dissects Apple’s HomeKit, Google’s Brillo, Intel’s IoTivity, and Qualcomm’s AllJoyn in this battle for supremacy in the Internet of Things platform war. But does it really matter that there are several competing platforms?

Are the IoT and the smart home set for a decade-long format war? Rapidly being talked-up as a pillar of the Internet of Things (IoT), home automation now dominates the horizon, with device manufacturers itching to link everything together in whole-house control systems. However, thanks to the lack of a common platform, the smart home as a joined-up seamless entity is being delayed.

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A guide to the Internet of Things

As an introduction to the Internet of Things this article from Darren Yates is difficult to beat. From what it is, to what it can do, and the challenges it faces, it’s all there in this enlightening guide.

You wake up in the morning and the fitness tracker on your wrist has recorded how well you slept, uploading the results to your Twitter account. Your coffee machine reads your Twitter feed and knowing you’re awake, begins brewing your first coffee of the day

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Apple vs Google: who will win the smart home war?

Malcolm Stewart takes a look at how two of the major players in the home automation market square up in the battle for the best networking protocol. Could we be in for an old fashioned Betamax versus VHS style face-off?

The home automation sector is a wide open market that is valued at billions by analysts. But unless the technology becomes more user friendly – and fast – there’s a very real danger that it won’t see the kind of widespread market penetration that businesses are hoping for.

Read original article at TechRadar