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5 Ways IoT Makes Better Range Hoods [Infographic]

The Internet of Things has made life so much better, hasn’t it? Thanks to the digital revolution, we have smart thermostats that can be programmed from our smart phones wherever we happen to be. We can stock the fridge full of food and ask the computer embedded in the door to suggest recipes or to […]

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How Could the IoT Could Benefit Your Business?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has certainly inspired a few column inches since the term was first coined in 1985, yet for many businesses its impact remains ambiguous.  Although clearly defined as “a network of smart, connected products”, the potential scale of the IoT means it remains a fairly nebulous concept.  What could the IoT […]

Networking

Why this is the perfect time to get into IoT for engineers and enthusiasts

The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting technologies on the horizon. The funny thing is that while the technology is revolutionary the idea isn’t new at all. Smart home appliances and different machines talking to each other have been a staple of science fiction for decades. Things like the internet were not […]

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5 Things to Know When Designing For the Internet of Things

The “Internet of things” is becoming an increasingly rising agenda of these days. It is a potential concept of how we work and how we live. The user experience of design and computers have emerged from desktop computers which have changed over the past few years and moved to mobile devices. The scope of the […]

Internet Networking Security

Is The IoT Making Us Vulnerable?

Digital security issues have generated a lot of headlines over the course of the past year or two. As we rely more and more on electronic devices for everyday practices, there’s a sense that we may in turn be making ourselves more vulnerable. This increasingly urgent issue was recently highlighted by nothing less than the […]

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Beyond Computing: The Internet of Things

What do you get when you take the internet one step further? When you look at using the latest technologies to connect all manner of devices – everyday items, vehicles, buildings etc – wirelessly over the internet, so they can interact with each other and, crucially, with us, the user? The Internet of Things (IoT) […]

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Smart Car Technology and the Internet of Things

Sam switches on his indicator to signal that he’s about to change lanes and overtake the car in front of us. Much to my surprise, the display screen on his Honda Accord’s dashboard switches from the music app to show a live camera stream of his car’s blind spots. All clear! We make a safe […]

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Internet of Things – Connectivity and Innovation

Have you ever thought about controlling your house’s daily consumption of water and electricity by phone? Or monitor intelligent smoke sensors that can send emergency alerts directly to your phone, if there is any threat of fire in your home? This, along with other devices with voice recognition and Bluetooth connection, is just part of […]