This week’s Smart World Series features the latest apps built for the Apple Watch, Windows 10 IoT Core’s public availability to support the development of the Internet of Things, a recycling program for old Fitbits and ways in which cities are using smart infrastructure to solve urban problems.

For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a 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 all things related to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Newest in smart home tech

Need to check in on pets when away from home? Petcube Camera takes the guessing game out of the equation, as the device allows you to check and play with your pets anytime you want. If you have an Apple Watch, the app works well with the system as well.

Also featured in this roundup is the arrival of the Fibaro Home Center 2 in the U.S., D-Link’s new Water Sensor and Siren, and the iFamCare Helmet camera that doubles as a security and pet monitoring system in one.

Read more about these amazing home automation products in our Smart Living roundup.

Where Fitbits go to die … er, get recycled

Fitness trackers saw a dip in popularity as short-lived batteries made upkeep a troublesome task, but RecycleHealth, led by Lisa Gualtieri, wants to give life to these forgotten devices by making them available to low-income individuals who will willingly participate in their study.

Also featured in this roundup is a mood tracker app called MoodTrek that aims to manage the mood of depressed patients, and YONO, an in-ear thermometer that monitors a woman’s basal body temperature.

Read more about these developments in our Smart Health roundup.

Cities worldwide protect privacy, energy theft

A variety of countries around the world are investing heavily in smart projects, including Singapore’s plans to implement a set of standards for protecting the privacy of its inhabitants; South American countries deploying smart meters to deter electricity theft; and the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee choosing Itron, Inc. to modernize its water distribution system.

Read more about these initiatives in our Smart City roundup.

Windows 10 for IoT: Lowering the barrier to entry

Microsoft made its Windows 10 IoT Core platform publicly available. This move aims to help the developer community connect small and unscreened devices to the Internet and make building professional-grade devices easier.

Also featured in this roundup is the commercial availability of the Thingsee One developer device and the Online Trust Alliance’s Trust Framework for developers.

Read more about these initiatives in our Smart DevOps roundup.

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

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