Last week’s Smart World Series featured rumors of Apple’s home automation platform to be unveiled this week, security concerns regarding smart pills, trade fairs for smart city solutions, and how traditional utilities company can cope with the shift in demand towards clean energy sources.

For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world.  Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds up the top news trends regarding smart homes and cars, smart data centers and IT, smart infrastructure and cities, and all things related to the Internet of Things.

Apple, smart home providers expand reach + products

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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off today and one of the most talked about products the Cupertino giant is said to be unveiling is a home automation platform.  The platform is said to leverage a second version of the Apple TV, which will act as a hub that connects other connected home appliances.  The platform will turn a user’s iPhone into a universal remote for your smart home.

Find out more about Apple’s rumored home automation platform in last week’s Smart Living roundup.

Smart Pills raise privacy concerns in connected world

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Smart pills may help families keep track of whether their elders are taking their medicine on time or if they are taking them at all, but some are worried that this kind of technology poses a threat to a person’s privacy and security.  Some argue that such technology, like a smart pill, can be forced upon on people to intrude in their lives, but advocates of the technology believe that it has the potential to save million of lives as well as billions of dollars in medical bills.

Find out more about what experts are saying about the smart pill in last week’s Smart Health roundup.

Global trade fairs showcase smart infrastructure design

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Japan is looking to expand the country’s adoption of smart buildings, looking to top solutions to deliver constant connectivity but also provide solutions on how companies can cut back in their utility expenses.  In September, three trade fairs dedicated to smart buildings and smart city solutions will be held in Japan, expected to attract thousands of attendees from various disciplines such as system integrators, architects, engineering designers, contractors and many more.

Find out more about these trade fairs in last week’s Smart City roundup.

Smart meters curb fossil fuel dependence, drought

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The world’s fossil fuel supply is fast depleting, not to mention its byproduct contributes to the pollution of the earth. So many are pushing for renewable or clean energy sources, such as solar, wind and water.  The problem with this is that traditional utility companies that rely on fossil fuel are having a hard time transitioning.  Will dependence on clean energy put these old utilities company out of business?

Find out how traditional companies can adapt to the shift in energy demand in last week’s Smart Infrastructure roundup.

Tune in this week for more interesting stories, discoveries and innovations in the world of smart and connected things.

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