IoT Now columnist Nick Booth imagines interrogating Eminelle, Renewtrak‘s smart new artificial intelligence automation. IoT Now: What disappoints you about the Internet of Things (IoT) so far? Eminelle: I was the star guest at a recent IoT conference. They gave me a fantastic introduction: ‘Ladies and gentleman, I’m pleased to announce our guest speaker, Eminelle, which stands […]
Will 2020 Be the Year Home IoT Cyber Attacks Get Serious?
When it comes to disruptive change, the emergence of the smart home is driving demographic, economic, and technological advancement as never before, says David P. Maher, executive VP and chief technology officer of Intertrust. This application of IoT, where private households and the devices that run them are connected to the internet, is creating an […]
Google is no. 1 in mobile apps advertising
AppsFlyer’s 10th Performance Index attributes Google’s success to its domination on Android, cites Facebook as an iOS standout, notes developers’ greater awareness about app install fraud, and more. For the first time since global attribution company AppsFlyer’s Performance Index’s 2015 guide, Google was number one in Power Ranking, which measures both quantity and quality of […]
Sheltering at home means more game and app time, with a recent 200% uptick in usage
The latest data shows a marked increase in mobile app and game usage during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. London-based Gismart, developer and publisher of entertainment apps and games, shared data that outlined the increase in mobile app and game usage while people are staying inside and self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Mobility […]
Health-tech companies and social networks offer relief for older Americans during the coronavirus pandemic
Uniper-Care Technologies, Vital Vio, Porchlight, and others step up efforts to address isolation and loneliness. There wasn’t a lot of warning when Americans were advised—and then instructed—to isolate at home. But what about older adults? That demographic has been hardest hit by COVID-19. The CDC reported “Older adults, 65 years and older, are at higher […]
How 4G and 5G networks are vulnerable to Denial-of-Service attacks
Existing 4G and early 5G networks use Diameter signaling protocol, which contains certain security holes that can lead to a range of attacks, says enterprise security provider Positive Technologies. Mobile operators are racing to upgrade their networks with 5G connectivity while at the same time expanding 4G LTE coverage throughout the world. Though the latest […]
Tokyo Olympics Postponed, But 5G Security Lessons Shine
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The IoT revenue promise that was never cashed in
Expectation and reality do not always match – and this is even more pronounced when it comes to projected revenue streams. For example, says Carsten Rhod Gregersen, CEO and founder of Nabto, industry insiders and investors were certain that making money in the connected space of the Internet of Things (IoT) was not limited to physical product sales. Rather, other […]
13 etiquette tips for video conference calls
Due to the coronavirus, virtual meetings are now standard for employees working from home. Follow these video conferencing tips on staying connected and professional. More about Mobility Video or audio, Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet–being a part of virtual meetings has become the norm, as companies have sent employees to work from home for the […]
Data and voice usage spike as more people work from home during the coronavirus pandemic
Americans are using their mobile phones to talk again during the COVID-19 outbreak, as voice usage is up 25%, reports Verizon. Most businesses that can have shifted nearly all operations to remote. Much of the populace has been asked to shelter at home. Because of the dramatic lifestyle changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, […]