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Smart World events we’re watching in August, 2015
The Internet of Things movement is getting bigger as we approach the Internet of Everything. Techies and layman alike are now getting with the program. Techies developing apps and products and consumers are the ones benefiting from things that connect to the Internet to make lives easier. Still, there are many questions regarding IoT pondering ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Amazon Dash goes live, Apple hints at smart home
This week’s Smart World Series features the latest developments in transportation tackling congested roads and ports with the Internet of Things (IoT), Apple’s latest possible plans for the smart home, what you need to know about the Amazon Dash button, a new developer community and more. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a ...
New IoT recipes for developers, from IBM hub
This week’s Smart DevOps features a new developer community for the Internet of Things (IoT), a Software Developer Kit (SDK) that turns any wearable into a fitness tracker, and a location and zone management solution for developers. IBM launches new IoT developer community Big Blue announced the launch of the IBM developerWorks Recipes, a community ...
How to use Amazon’s Dash Button, now available to Prime members for $4.99
Amazon.com is now officially selling its Dash Button for $4.99. For now, the Dash Buttons are in limited stocks and are only available to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not familiar with Dash Button, it is a device that has a single button that allows consumers to order their favorite product with a push of ...
Building Pakistan’s first smart city
This week’s Smart City roundup features a new partnership expected to spur enterprise adoption of The Internet of Things (IoT), new options for smart buildings seeking lighting control, and a strategic team up to make Pakistan’s first smart city. relayr advances enterprise IoT adoption IoT provider relayr, Inc. announced that its partnership with business consulting ...
Unpacked: Specs for Galaxy Note 5, S6 mini and more
Anticipation runs high for the upcoming Unpacked event, where smartphone makerSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is expected to unveil a range of new devices. Samsung’s web page reveals that the company has an Unpacked event scheduled for August 13, 2015, and you can watch the livestream at 11 a.m. EDT here. The landing page for the ...
Is Apple using biometrics for smart home service?
This week’s Smart Living roundup features new rumors for Apple’s home automation efforts, a report on smart thermostat sales, how an advance gas sensor powers home monitoring systems, a futuristic “man cave” and a survey that reveals most interesting patterns when it comes to smart home shopping. New patent hints at Apple’s smart home plans It has long ...
How to use the new Evernote: Distraction-free bookmarking
Tired of the old Evernote? You now have a chance to try out the beta version of the redesigned service and the best part is, if you’re not happy with the new look, you can revert back to the original interface with the click of a button. Curious about the redesign? We’re here to give you the 411 ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Futuristic palm trees in Dubai, and more
This week’s Smart World Series features a crop of new smart trees growing in Dubai, smart beds for teens, a device-charging briefcase, new developer tools for the Internet of Things (IoT) and more. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected ...
IoT development gets immersive with ‘boot camp’
This week’s Smart DevOps roundup features a boot camp for Internet of Things (IoT) developers, a new biometrics security software developer kit (SDK) for IoT, and safer school zones thanks to connected warning signals. Arrow Electronic’s IoT boot camp Arrow Electronics, Inc. has partnered with Skookum Digital Works to offer the “Innovation Launch Pad,” a five-day, ...