Computing California wants to stop hackers from taking control of smart gadgets A proposed state law would help bolster the security of internet-connected devices, but what’s really needed is federal action. by Martin Giles 2018-09-19T11:20:00-04:00
Connectivity If Only a Simple Gadget Rating Could Save Us from Cyberattack Suggestions that a security score be awarded to connected devices is a lovely idea that would be almost impossible to implement. by Jamie Condliffe 2017-07-25T12:25:00-04:00
Connectivity 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2016: Power from the Air Internet devices powered by Wi-Fi and other telecommunications signals will make small computers and sensors more pervasive. by Mark Harris 2016-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines This Glowing Rock Wants to Monitor Your Internet of Things Can a special security system keep hackers from messing with your connected baby monitor and door lock? by Rachel Metz 2015-11-19T09:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines CES 2015: The Internet of Just About Everything At CES, where Internet-connected devices abound, Samsung says all its products will be connected by 2020. by Rachel Metz 2015-01-06T14:40:00-05:00
Connectivity Internet-Connected Battery Could Bring Smoke Alarms Online Roost’s batteries will let smoke alarms send alerts via smartphone, and may bring other battery-powered devices online, too. by Rachel Metz 2014-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines The Ubi Lets You Speak to Your Smart Home Connected home devices such as thermostats, lamps, and blinds could be easier to manage if they responded to voice commands. by Caleb Garling 2014-10-16T19:44:00-04:00
Connectivity Securing the Smart Home, from Toasters to Toilets Efforts are underway to make your smart toilet—and other connected devices—less vulnerable to hackers. by Rachel Metz 2014-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines Plan Emerges to Make Internet-Enabled Devices Play Nicely An industry hopes to make Web-connected gadgets from different makers work well together. by Rachel Metz 2013-12-10T13:00:00-05:00