Internet of things Coverage

Tom Snyder: Data automation promises big advances in the next decade

The next 10 years will bring significant advances in curing disease, improving crop yields and personalizing medicine.  All of these are driven by our capability to analyze data sets at unprecedented scale.

Tom Snyder: 10 years after ‘internet of things,’ the next big inflection point is here

Too many people fixate on the “thing,” thinking IoT is only about devices. This couldn’t be further from the truth. IoT is about the automation of data.

Jim Roberts: ‘Coastal corridor’ paying off; Wilmington-area startups see investment in connected devices, life sciences

As the Wilmington innovation and startup ecosystem evolves and matures, new connections with statewide organizations are paying off for regional […]

Wireless drug patch shows promise as chronic disease treatment delivery system

Research suggests that a wearable patch featuring electrically triggered microneedles for on-demand drug delivery could be the next frontier in treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and neurological injuries.

At CES 2024, tech companies are transforming the kitchen with AI and robots that do the cooking

Chef-like robots, AI-powered appliances and other high-tech kitchen gadgets are holding out the promise that humans don't need to cook -- or mix drinks -- for themselves anymore.

Medical devices must ‘monitor, identify, address’ cybersecurity threats, FDA rules

The Food and Drug Administration will now require medical devices meet specific cybersecurity guidelines after years of concerns that a growing number of internet-connected products used by hospitals and healthcare providers could be hit by hacks and ransomware attacks.

Global Internet of Things 'Slam' set for in-person conference this week in Cary

A global Internet of Things conference, IoT Slam, is set to run in-person this week from SAS headquarters. Here's what to expect.

Internet of Things offers host of solutions to global issues – Cary project is a headliner

Editor’s note: Tom Snyder is executive director of Raleigh-based RIoT, a growing users group focusing on startups and business opportunities […]

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.

Apple AirTag Review: A Humble Tracker With Next-Generation Tech

On the outside, Apple’s new AirTag looks like a ho-hum product that we have all seen before. It’s a disc-shaped tracking gadget that can be attached to items like house keys to help you find them.

Brian X. Chen, New York Times

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.