Internet Of Things Coverage

Cary startup ProAxion raises nearly $1.7M, wants more
ProAxion, a Cary-based IoT startup that once described itself as a "check engine light for big machines," has raised nearly $1.7 million and could raise more.

Your brand new Subaru may have less technology than your old one
In Massachussets, some buyers of new cars are finding out after the purchase that there's less technology than in their prior models.

Internet of Things global event coming to Cary with backing from SAS
 The IoT Community (Internet of Things Community), the world’s largest community of corporate executives, IoT professionals and practitioners, and foremost IoT thought leadership association, today announced its IoT Slam event schedule for 2022. One event is headed for Cary with backing from SAS.

Latest smart device: Your shirt, which with new material could measure your heart rate
A group of researchers has developed a new material they say is as soft as cotton but as strong as Kevlar and as conductive as many metals. It can be worn and washed like normal clothing and could eventually turn athletic apparel into smart "wearables."

9th RIoT Accelerator Program cohort selected for intensive 12-week Internet-of-Things program
Eight startups from North Carolina, Missouri, Florida, and Virginia, will participate in the 9th RIoT Accelerator Program, starting later this month. Who are the members of the cohort?

Hey, Alexa - who are new voices? Shaq, Melissa McCarthy join Samuel L. Jackson
Mellisa McCarthy and Shaquille O'Neal join Samuel L. Jackson as Alexa celebrity personalities. And if this launch is anything like Jackson's, it's going to be a big hit.

Innovation & government: IoT thought leader says 'Smart City' efforts will drive growth
Cary's new $2 million Internet-of-Things project aiming to improve traffic control and safety is just the latest example of governments in North Carolina embracing "Smart City" concepts. IoT thought leader Tom Snyder explains in an exclusive interview with WRAL TechWire.

Tasty investment? KnowSeafood's blockchain-based direct-to-consumer service lures investors
Raleigh-based KnowSeafood launched a direct-to-consumer seafood delivery platform during the global coronavirus pandemic, and is now raising as much as $2 million in seed funding to become the first national seafood brand, cofounder Dan McQuade said.

So, how's your beer? Durham's Precision Fermentation partnership uses IoT to assist brewers.
The Durham-based startup Precision Fermentation inked a new partnership, and it's bound to improve the quality of your beer.

New tech creates seamless connectivity for all your Internet of Things devices
As the IoT expands and more consumers adopt smart home technology, systems engineers and IoT device manufacturers face the challenge of ensuring their sensors can communicate quickly and perform effectively, even as new devices are added. Greensboro-based Qorvo believes it has a solution.

Why edge computing is a game changer: No more waiting for data processing in a cloud
Editor’s note: Katherine Dupree is RIoT Marketing Specialist.RIoT is a rapidly growing internet of things users group based in Raleigh.  RALEIGH […]

Interested in edge computing, 5g? Don't miss this RIoT event today
RIoT will provide a venue for experts to deeply engage on the intersection of 5G and Edge Computing at an upcoming event.

Thinking about building a chatbot? Here are 4 things customers prefer
A recent study has identified four factors that predict user satisfaction with customer service chatbots. The study also found that a positive chatbot experience was associated with customer loyalty, highlighting the potential importance of the findings to corporate brands.

The Halo effect: Amazon unveils AI-on-your-wrist aiming to boost health
Amazon is giving you the chance to put some artificial intelligence on your wrist as part of a new health service. The Amazon Halo Band and app services launched Monday. 

Building a 'smart' Morrisville: Leaders have a plan - and it could be an award winner
The Smart Cities Council has selected the Town of Morrisville as one of 10 finalists for the 2021 Readiness Cohort, a global contest that helps the selected winners accelerate technology program implementation. Here's a look at the Morrisville strategy.

Your 'smart home,' other Internet of Things devices face new cybersecurity threat
Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be exploited by hackers to penetrate business and home computer networks and disrupt them.

Humans win, robots lose: Walmart gives up on scanning robots
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves. Here's what's happening,

SAS, Microsoft, NCSU team up for safe food effort using Internet of Things technology
North Carolina State University is teaming up Microsoft and SAS in a technology effort to help improve food security. Here's what's happening.

Edge computing startup EDJX in Raleigh lands $6.4M from investors
EDJX, a new venture in Raleigh focused on so-called "edge computing," has $6.4 million in new cash after tapping 19 investors. Here are the details.