As the second decade of the 21st century heads into its last quarter, some might say that the world’s digital transformation is mostly complete — or at well on its way. Today more people on Earth use the internet and own a smartphone than don’t, and...
Fifth generation (5G) networks are slated to be in use around the world by 2020. These networks offer higher data processing, lower latencies and more reliable connectivity, which will support intelligence of things (IoT) applications that require vast amounts of data to be processed rapidly....
Facebook has announced the launch of Facebook Dating, created to gives users “a more authentic look at who someone is.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
YouTube has launched a brand-new fashion vertical meant to take advantage of all the massively popular beauty and style content on the platform, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Google lost its second-place spot in smart speaker sales to Chinese tech company Baidu, whose only market is China, according to reports on Monday (Aug. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
When manufacturers don’t update smart home devices throughout the products’ lifespans, they can turn into security landmines. That’s why regular updates and patching, and unique authentication processes are key, says iRobot executives Mike Gillen and Mike Tirozzi. In the latest Intelligence of Things Tracker, they...
Ikea is going deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT), furthering its investment in smart home technology and products, TechCrunch reported on Saturday (Aug. 17). The household goods and furniture company is moving slowly into the smart home market with less expensive merchandise that works...
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A connected sprinkler system may seem like an unlikely hack target – but for fraudsters, any networked IoT device can be a gateway to the smart home ecosystem. This means that every IoT device, no matter how innocuous, must be secured. In this month’s IoT...
