Internet of Things

Startup Sigfox wins over a carrier as new radios battle for the future of IoT

Network operator Altice is staking its international IoT business on the proprietary Sigfox system while it waits to see whether LTE-M is viable

Want faster systems? Grow a laser on the chip

Using lasers to communicate between microprocessors and systems will make electronics much faster. The race is on and a laser has now been grown directly on a chip, say scientists.

Cisco reorganizes engineering in a big way; veteran Ahuja out

Cisco engineering reorg emphasizes strategic importance of networking, IoT, cloud, security

Wi-Fi access for the Internet of Things can be complicated

Our success in securing enterprise Wi-Fi networks presents difficulties when connecting Internet of Things sensors and devices.

Boogio brings the IoT to your feet

Equipped with a load of sensors and computers, Boogio smart shoe inserts quantify your posture, balance, and motion

Terbine tests marketplace for IoT data

There's a lot of data being generated by the Internet of Things and a startup called Terbine aims to connect IoT data sellers and buyers through a sophisticated online marketplace.

Wearable tech to give people ‘super-powers,’ says study

Amazon Echo can be customized for specific commands, devices with this free tool

A new tool from UCI can help Alexa automate tasks at home via custom voice commands

Networked streetlamps are lighting the way to smarter cities

A streetlight network from Huawei could play host to other IoT tools

How GE will bring the Industrial IoT to life

The venerable General Electric is undergoing a profound change as the result of digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things. Its evolution is providing insight into what's coming for the industrial sector overall.