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The catch to AT&T’s NumberSync, and other ways to send texts from wearables
We received a surprising amount of interest from last week’s coverage of the upcoming AT&T, Inc. service called NumberSync, and T-Mobile’s immediate-response announcement of plans to launch a similar product, enabling wearables and other mobile devices to send text messages from a user’s existing smartphone number. Finally, a way to keep in touch without being tied to your ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Wearables get their own phone numbers
Would it interest you to text from your fitness band using your own phone number? Or how about a new luxury smartwatch or smart scooter? These are just a few recent developments in the Smart World worth noting. Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to ...
T-Mobile one ups AT&T to power IoT movement
Did T-Mobile just up the ante on interoperability in the Internet of Things (IoT)? Just yesterday, AT&T, Inc. announced NumberSync, a soon-to-be-launched service that will allow all your connected device, like a fitness tracker or tablet, to use your phone number in order to send text messages. This feature is designed to eliminate the need to be tied ...
Smart, foldable bike is made for techie urbanites
In 1915, a new form of transportation was introduced to the inhabitants of New York called the Autoped, a motorized scooter made by Autoped Company of Long Island City. Now, 100 years later, the concept of the Autoped has been revitalized in the form of FlyKly, Inc.’s Smart Ped. FlyKly is the maker of the ...
Send text messages from wearables, as AT&T NumberSync opens doors for IoT
AT&T, Inc. announced in a blog post a new service that will allow users to send text messages using any device, but with the same phone number number. Called NumberSync, the aim of the service is to eliminate the need to be constantly tied to your smartphone to be able to communicate with others, or ...
FBI tips for IoT safety: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
There are more than three billion Internet users across the globe, and in the United States alone, there are over 200 million users who are connected. These staggering stats on connectivity are on the rise, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) movement, making more and more everyday objects capable of communicating data to other machines, ...
Smart camera knows best shots to share
There are plenty of action cameras available today, each with various features for specific needs. From waterproof to 4k resolution and WiFi capabilities for immediate uploads to Instagram, it seems today’s cameras are capable beyond their years. But what about intelligent features, such as pre-selecting the best footage to share with followers and fans? Today Waylens, Inc. announced ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Amazon enters IoT space
What is Amazon planning for the Internet of Things (IoT)? Is Apple finally embracing the open concept? What new features does the new Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 offer? Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the world. Here’s what you missed ...
Smartband maker Nymi gets new CEO to push security in the enterprise
Smartband maker Nymi, Inc. has a new CEO, with a vision to push security in wearables and the enterprise. Taking on the new role is John Haggard, while Nymi founder Karl Martin moves to the company’s CTO. Haggard hails from Yubico AB, a company that specializes in two-factor authentication, serving as the company’s Chief Business Officer. His background ...
Before wearables thrive in enterprise, consider these cultural and security issues
Wearables are deemed personal devices – those we use to keep track of our fitness progress, stay on top of important notifications, help us sleep better, remind us to eat healthier, and so on. But there is more to wearable devices, as they become part of the BYOD family in the workplace, as well as finding ...
