Tag Archives: Internet of Things
New international standard for the Internet of Things
New international standard for the Internet of Things By Tim Sandle The Internet of Things continues to grow at a rapid pace. Most applications deploy existing technology and combines this by connecting devices together so that business operations can be …
Vtech settles FTC lawsuit over children’s data privacy
Vtech settles FTC lawsuit over children’s data privacy By David Lumb Two years ago, kids electronics maker Vtech suffered a data breach that exposed the personal info of five million customers (over half of whom were not adults). Naturally, the DOJ on behalf of …
Why Data Privacy Matters Even More in an IoT World
Why Data Privacy Matters Even More in an IoT World By Juliet Childers Privacy is paramount, but as we further approach an IoT future, the lines of privacy and integration are blurring. Despite their page on data protection, Google repeatedly comes under fire every year for …
All the Ways Your Smartphone and Its Apps Can Track You
All the Ways Your Smartphone and Its Apps Can Track You By David Nield The little pocket supercomputers we all constantly carry around with us aren’t just supplying us with useful information, they’re also collecting a host of data on us …
The FTC and FBI are shining the spotlight on your kid’s smart toys
The FTC and FBI are shining the spotlight on your kid’s smart toys By Janis Kestenbau The FTC has announced that it has updated its COPPA compliance plan for businesses to make inescapably clear that internet-enabled toys and other “internet of things” (IoT) …
Amazon’s ‘Echo Look’ Could Snoop a Lot More Than Just Your Clothes
Amazon’s ‘Echo Look’ Could Snoop a Lot More Than Just Your Clothes By Brian Barrett The new Amazon Echo Look seems like a logical enough extension of Alexa, the company’s AI-powered digital assistant. Previously, Alexa lived inside speakers. Now, it’s in …
