IoT Tech Trends

What Makes a Successful Smart Wearable

While there are plenty of smart wearables in the market, not all of them are a success. Here are some of the factors that make a smart wearable successful.

By Elsie Biage / September 3, 2019

India Suffers Most IoT Attacks for Second Quarter in a Row

As countries become “smarter,” more hackers are doing IoT attacks to disrupt everyday life. India has been the most attacked country in the world.

By Simon Batt / September 2, 2019

Raspberry Pi Camera v2 Review

One of the most popular add-on accessories for Raspberry Pi is the Camera module. Check out this review to see how the latest version performs.

By Phil South / September 2, 2019

How IoT Gadgets Could Forgo Batteries

Changing the batteries of your IoT devices regularly is a troublesome task. MIT researchers invented a sensor that uses the piezoelectric effect to power itself

By Simon Batt / August 31, 2019

PegLeg Biohackers Installed Raspberry Pis in Their Legs

A group of biohackers have installed Raspberry Pis under the skin in their legs as part of the PegLeg project, making themselves IoT devices.

By Laura Tucker / August 30, 2019

4 of the Best Smart Plugs for Your Home

With a smart plug, you can remotely control devices plugged into a wall from your phone. Here are some of the best smart plugs to get you started.

By Elsie Biage / August 30, 2019

Ring Doorbell Camera Partners with Police, Giving Access to Your Camera Footage

More than 400 police forces in the U.S. are partnering up with Ring Doorbell and have been granted potential access to homeowner camera footage.

By Laura Tucker / August 29, 2019

How to Install Windows 10 IoT Core on Raspberry Pi

If you’re going to be using the Raspberry Pi for projects in a Windows environment, you may prefer to install Windows 10 IoT Core instead.

By Kris Wouk / August 29, 2019

BBC Entering Voice Assistant Business with “Beeb”

Everyone seems to have a preferred voice assistant, be it Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. Yet, that hasn’t stopped others from wanting to break into the field of dedicated users. Microsoft tried to make a splash with Cortana for Windows but have recently pulled back on its reach. Despite this, the BBC, the British media […]

By Laura Tucker / August 28, 2019

Ford’s Plans Include Autonomous Cars Having 4-Year Longevity

Ford has plans for their autonomous fleet to only have a longevity of four years and have other concerns as they work toward a BEV model.

By Laura Tucker / August 27, 2019

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music Review

The Vivoactive 3 Music is an all-around smart fitness watch from Garmin. Check out how it performs and whether its music feature makes it a better watch.

By Damien / August 27, 2019

What Is a Smart Power Strip and Is It Better than a Smart Plug?

A smart power strip is a power extension socket you can control remotely. Here we explain what a smart power strip is and why it’s better than a smart plug.

By Sayak Boral / August 27, 2019

What Is PWM in Arduino

In Arduino applications PWM is useful in varying the intensity of a signal such as the brightness of an LED diode, the ping time of sensors or the power delivery of servomotors.

By Sayak Boral / August 26, 2019

FAA Warns It’s Illegal to Operate Drones with Attached Weapons

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is stipulating a rule that weapons may not be attached to drones, as it is seen as a “dangerous mix.”

By Laura Tucker / August 26, 2019

8 of the Best Raspberry Pi 3 Cases

If you want your Raspberry Pi 3 to look its absolute best, you can pick up a case for a cheap price. Here are the best Raspberry Pi 3 cases you can get.

By Simon Batt / August 25, 2019

IKEA Makes Push into IoT Market

When it comes to IoT, you can now also consider IKEA as a force in the IoT world. IKEA announced they’ll be entering the world of interconnected devices.

By Simon Batt / August 24, 2019