Buddy is the smartest dog collar ever

Buddy is a fully-integrated LED dog collar that’s connecting humans to their dogs like never before. Currently live on Kickstarter, Buddy is a fully-integrated LED dog collar that does a whole lot more than simply light up with vibrant colors. The latest wearable for pups from Squeaker uses GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies to keep our four-legged friends safe while tracking and organizing their […]

You can hack what?!

From skateboards and trucks to medical devices and rifles, these recent hacks show that every “thing” is at risk. Musicians have the GRAMMYs. Actors have the Emmys. Athletes have the ESPYS. Hackers, well they have Black Hat. Every year, more than 10,000 security pros converge in Las Vegas to explore the latest network flaws, device vulnerabilities and cyber attacks of […]

Node.IT is like the LEGO for building IoT devices

Node.IT is a super small and extendable Internet of Things system for Makers.  It’s safe to say that one size does not fit all when it comes to DIY electronics. This has led countless Makers to embrace interchangeable, easy-to-use components like littleBits when beginning to tinker around with an idea. With aspirations of becoming the LEGO for the Internet of Things, Pontus Oldberg has […]

Report: IoT devices will nearly triple by 2020 to reach 38 billion

Over 80% of companies increased revenue by investing in Internet of Things, a new study has found. While there already may be more than two connected devices accessing the web for every person on Earth, this is merely the ground floor of the Internet of Things’ gargantuan promise. In fact, new data from Juniper Researcher has revealed that the number of smart devices is expected […]

6 memory considerations for Cortex-M7-based IoT designs

Taking a closer look at the configurable memory aspects of Cortex-M7 microcontrollers. Tightly coupled memory (TCM) is a salient feature in the Cortex-M7 lineup as it boosts the MCU’s performance by offering single cycle access for the CPU and by securing the high-priority latency-critical requests from the peripherals. The early MCU implementations based on the ARM’s M7 […]

Branto is a remote presence and security devic

This smart orb lets your home feel, speak, entertain and protect you.  Have you always wished that you could be in two places at once? As impossible as it was, thanks to the ever-evolving Internet of Things, it may soon become a reality. That’s because a Ukranian startup has developed a streamlined, versatile wireless device that will let […]

Why the IoT needs multi-layer security

When it comes to the Internet of Things, you’re only as a strong as your weakest link.  The notion of security being only as strong as its weakest link is especially true for the Internet of Things. When it comes to connected devices, security must be strong at all layers, closing any possible open doors and windows that […]

This open source platform turns your physical world into a digital interface

The brainchild of MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces Group, Open Hybrid is an augmented reality platform for physical computing and the Internet of Things. The Xerox Star was the first commercially available computer showing a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Since its debut in 1981, many of its introduced concepts have remained the same, especially with regards to how we interact with our digital […]

Report: Smart lighting has the potential to reduce energy costs by 90%

The global smart lighting market is projected to grow from 46 million installed systems in 2015 to 2.54 billion in 2020. It would only take a quick browse of Kickstarter and Indiegogo, or a walk down an aisle at your nearest Home Depot to sense the bright future of smart lighting, driven by Internet of Things architectures. According to a new […]

Pura is a smart fountain for cats

Pura lets you monitor the water intake of your kitties right from your smartphone. Though the age-old proverb may lead you to believe that curiosity killed the cat, in actually, it was dehydration. Research has shown that urinary diseases are one of the leading causes of fatality for felines, not to mention nearly half (46%) have suffered from a urinary system […]