Products, discussion and more from the world of IoT
A former Dragons’ Den contestant has developed an app which could help pet owners save cash on their pet’s health insurance.
Hot on the heels of health insurers reducing premiums for humans who go down the gym, insurers have leapt on this technology like a dog on a bone.
A new infographic, and introduction to IoT, is one of the best we’ve seen – over on WebSiteGuide.io…
In a nutshell, internet of things aims at achieving an advanced level of connectivity of systems, devices and services beyond the existing machine-to-machine connectivity and communication
The Internet of Things is set to impact many aspects of our daily lives, and it seems parenting is one area that could benefit…
For modern-day parents, rescue is arriving in the form of the internet of things (IoT), which is bringing useful solutions to the daily work of raising a child. From smart baby monitors to health tracking devices and in-home digital assistants that can field questions and conduct online research while both of your hands are busy changing a diaper, IoT is already reinventing how parents juggle their responsibilities.
Today sees the launch in the UK of a new app aimed at helping pregnant women get a seat on public transport.
Babee on Board consists of two companion apps that communicate via Bluetooth. Once an alert is triggered, people nearby with the app receive a message saying there is someone who needs to sit down.
Rather than attempting to predict the trends in IoT for 2017, Scott Nelson at CIO looks back at 2016 to see what we’ve learned from events in the last year…
Looking back at events and developments in the Internet of Things in 2016 we find 10 “giant steps” forward in the development of the ecosystem and business experience using the IoT to create value. We have new insights from the mistakes of some and new opportunities revealed by the actions of others.
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales – the Guardian explores how IoT could offer new ways to help sufferers live independently for longer.
Smart bottles that dispense the correct dose of medication at the correct time, digital assistants, and chairs that know how long you’ve sat in them are among the devices set to change the face of care for those living with dementia.
A picture paints a thousand words, and none more so than these enlightening IoT infographics giving us a pictorial view into the world of the Internet of Things.
Launching this autumn, Howz is a way in which families can keep up to date with the wellbeing of elderly relatives. The technology will inform you if something isn’t quite right and provide you with insights to help address the situation. The Guardian gives their opinion…
We are a generation struggling to look after elderly relatives. Maybe technology can ease the load
As the Internet of Things continues to find application in the healthcare industry, the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has just won funding to explore the possible application of IoT technologies in treating dementia.
With a growing elderly population likely to experience long-term physical and mental health conditions, innovative new technologies such as those we are trialling through the Internet of Things project will help more people to receive the support they need to live well in their own homes.
Vodafone has developed a suite of Internet of Things proof-of-concept connected ‘Smart Summer’ holiday wearables to help protect against damaging UV, keep your children safe on the beach and locate lost luggage. The suite explores the possibilities of using Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), which enables the communication of data to hard-to-reach places using existing mobile networks. The smart collection includes connected swimwear, children’s sun hats and suitcases with embedded tracking technology.
The connected swimsuit includes hidden UV sensors that detect harmful rays, and alert the user through a smartphone app when it’s safe to come out of the shade.
Hackers run riot as hotels and US police hit
O2 offers internet of things-backed motor insurance
New Internet of Things technology could lower pet insurance premiums
Internet of Things – WebSiteGuide.io
Bosch, Cisco and Foxconn join blockchain IoT consortium
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