Kristen Nicole

Named by Forbes as a top influencer in Big Data, Kristen Nicole is currently a Senior Editor at SiliconANGLE.com. She got her start with 606tech, a Chicago blog she dedicated to the social media space, going on to become the lead writer and Field Editor at Mashable.

Kristen Nicole has also contributed to other publications, from TIME Techland to Forbes. Her work has been syndicated across a number of media outlets, including The New York Times, and MSNBC.

Kristen Nicole published her first book, The Twitter Survival Guide, and is currently completing her second book on predictive analytics.

Latest from Kristen Nicole

Smart lights double as security: BeON hands on review, public launch

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Of all the everyday objects being upgraded to smart devices for the home, it seems the ubiquitous light bulb is getting quite a bit of action. From motion sensors to speakers, the light bulb is getting smarter and being layered with more …

How the cloud actually makes IoT more secure: Arrayent founder on IoT trends

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

With $11 million in fresh funding for its Connect Platform, Arrayent, Inc. has serious goals to nurture a burgeoning ecosystem around the Internet of Things (IoT) movement. Having helped global brands like Whirlpool turn everyday products into connected products, Arrayent is virtualizing …

Drunk nerds: We test whether knowing BAC levels actually changes drinking behavior

FUTURE DATA By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Earlier this year I explored the idea that connected devices and social data could soon comprise a replacement for horoscopes, creating new constellations of data points predicting our future. Among the questions raised during my research was whether or not such blatant …

Smart toothbrush launches insurance plan: New perks for hygiene

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

You may have a $600 smartphone and a $1000 tablet, but how much did you spend on your toothbrush? As more everyday objects are connected to the Internet, our gadget collections grow far beyond smartphones. One startup is on a mission to …

Can Amazon’s Dash Button scale? Experts weigh in

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Is the Amazon Dash Button scalable? The latest smart home offering from the retail behemoth has all the ease of its online one-click purchasing options, conveniently placed in the pantry, kitchen or nursery. With a dedicated product for each Button, however, is the …

Playbulb Garden hands-on review: Smart lights know how to party

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

When given the opportunity to test out Playbulb by MiPow Ltd.’s products, I couldn’t pick just one. Their tempting lineup of smart, color light bulbs includes one with a speaker, a solar-powered lamp for outdoors, and a candle. This is all in …

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 5 with keyboard, improved stylus

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Unveiling a handful of new devices, today Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. hopes to regain lost market share in the smartphone sector, and possibly make new gains in the smartwatch space. We’re blogging live from the Samsung Unpacked streaming event: here’s what Samsung has …

Exclusive: McAfee didn’t shoot the sheriff, says Henderson County

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Updated. Playing right into his alter-hero image, Dr. John McAfee managed to get arrested over the weekend but walked away smelling like roses. Charged in Henderson County, Tennessee for driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while intoxicated, the founder of …

When Numerous meets IFTTT, you rule the world

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

Numerous Inc. founder Charlie Wood expects his personal data dashboard to be the most powerful integrator of IFTTT Inc. (If This Then That) channels after today. Evolving beyond just a dashboard for tracking MisFit data, Nest temperatures and days left to the …

How a printer company evolved into IoT dashboard for enterprise

NEWS By KRISTEN NICOLE11 YEARS AGO

We often hear of smart home trends automating security and programming lights in the living room. But businesses are fast looking to the Internet of Things (IoT) to automate much of their processes, particularly in logistics for tracking shipped and warehoused retail …

Kristen Nicole

Latest from Kristen Nicole

Smart lights double as security: BeON hands on review, public launch

How the cloud actually makes IoT more secure: Arrayent founder on IoT trends

Drunk nerds: We test whether knowing BAC levels actually changes drinking behavior

Smart toothbrush launches insurance plan: New perks for hygiene

Can Amazon’s Dash Button scale? Experts weigh in

Playbulb Garden hands-on review: Smart lights know how to party

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 5 with keyboard, improved stylus

Exclusive: McAfee didn’t shoot the sheriff, says Henderson County

When Numerous meets IFTTT, you rule the world

How a printer company evolved into IoT dashboard for enterprise

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