Smart Cities Smart cities could be lousy to live in if you have a disability Cities sometimes fail to make sure the technologies they adopt are accessible to everyone. Activists and startups are working to change that. by Elizabeth Woyke 2019-01-09T07:00:00-05:00
Smart Cities China is racing ahead in 5G. Here’s what that means. The next generation of wireless technology promises much faster speeds while using less power. No wonder Beijing is throwing everything at getting there first. by Elizabeth Woyke 2018-12-18T04:00:00-05:00
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
Blockchain This company hopes its cryptocurrency can help the internet of things reach its true potential Helium, a startup focused on connecting low-power devices, thinks a blockchain can seed the spread of cheap, ubiquitous connectivity. by Mike Orcutt 2018-05-10T15:32:00-04:00
Computing A fast-evolving new botnet could take gadgets in your home to the dark side Satori is built to turn routers, thermostats, and other household devices into zombies. by Martin Giles 2018-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Computing Six Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018 From AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of the big risks on our radar screen. by Martin Giles 2018-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Blockchain A Cryptocurrency Without a Blockchain Has Been Built to Outperform Bitcoin The controversial currency IOTA rests on a mathematical “tangle” that its creators say will make it much faster and more efficient to run. by Mike Orcutt 2017-12-14T12:45:00-05:00
Connectivity How to Get One Trillion Devices Online Chris Doran of ARM—the company that designed the chip in your smartphone—explains why security is the biggest obstacle for the Internet of things. by Jamie Condliffe 2017-09-20T14:05:00-04:00
Connectivity How a Wireless Sensor System in the Busiest City Intersections Can Save Lives Verizon has devised a system of cameras, sensors, and algorithms that can track the number of times cars fail to yield to bicyclists and pedestrians at a particular intersection. by Elizabeth Woyke 2017-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Connectivity Home Monitors Are Getting Smarter (and Creepier) Startup Lighthouse’s home assistant-slash-monitor can tell you who’s in your house, and what they’re doing. by Rachel Metz 2017-05-11T13:22:00-04:00