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Machine Learning Applications in the Internet of Things (IoT)
There's a lot of hype and buzz around machine learning and IoT. Here are some machine learning applications in IoT that are actually out in the world today.
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Messaging Protocols - How Do Machines Talk to Each Other?
A simple, non-technical explanation of messaging protocols. I'll explain what messaging protocols are and how they allow machines to talk to each other.
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How to Start a Successful IoT Journey, Smart Cities, and the Industrial Internet Revolution
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What is an IoT Platform?
IoT platforms are a critical components of the IoT ecosystem, but many people don't know: what is an IoT platform? And what're the differences between them?
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Choosing the right Connectivity, Smart Cities, and Analyzing IoT
IoT Evolution Expo 2017, Day Two: read out  takeaways from the top keynotes, presentations, and panels.
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How to Generate Revenue in IoT, Rapid Development, and Smart Cities
IoT Evolution Expo, takeaways from this event and what to expect in the future for IoT and Smart cities.
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Security in IoT - How to Address IoT Security Issues
Security in IoT is absolutely critical, but faces a myriad of issues. Here are some possible solutions for consumers, businesses, and governments alike.
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How to Build the Best IoT Products - You Need to Ask the Right Questions
The best IoT products will be built by companies who first seek to understand the consumer and their needs. Here's are the best ways to do that.
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How to Communicate the Value of IoT When No One Knows What it is
According to the Acquity Group, a top barrier to IoT adoption is value perception among consumers. So how do you communicate the value of IoT?
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Tesla’s AV Hardware Finished — Waiting On Software
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Every Vote Counts, but not Every Vote is Counted.
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What is an IoT Gateway? - A Simple Explanation
Gateways can be an essential component of an IoT solution, but what is a gateway? Gateways are bridges between devices and the cloud, with several benefits.
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Smart City Privacy - Potential Challenges as Our Cities Become More Connected
Smart cities will have higher standards of living, increased safety, etc.. But will we trade privacy for these benefits? Let's look at smart city privacy.
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What is the Cloud? How Does it Fit into the Internet of Things (IoT)?
While the cloud isn't technically necessary for IoT, there can be substantial benefits to using the cloud for many IoT applications.
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Internet of Things Examples and Applications
The Internet of Things (IoT) makes sense with concrete examples. Here's how IoT improves efficiency, health/safety, and/or user experiences.
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What is LPWAN? - A Helpful Analogy for the Non-Technical
LPWANs can be the perfect option for a number of IoT applications, but what is LPWAN exactly? Here's a simple analogy to help you out.
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What's the Difference Between IoT and IIoT (the Industrial Internet of Things)?
Learn the difference between IoT and IIoT plus the massive potential of IIoT, barriers to adoption, and potential implications.
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Comparison of LPWAN Technologies - Which is Best for Me?
An unbiased comparison of LPWAN technologies including SigFox, LoRaWAN, Symphony Link, Ingenu RPMA, and Weightless. Find out which is best for your needs.
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence - Widespread Job Losses
The impact of artificial intelligence will be great and we must invest in the education and infrastructure needed to support people.
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“Alexa, put me in Jail”
A murder case in Arkansas has gained recent attention for the attempted use of the suspect’s Amazon Echo in court
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What is an API? - A Simple, Non-Technical Explanation
APIs play an essential role in many of the products/services we love, so whether or not you're technical, you should be able to answer "what is an API?"
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IoT Security - Why we Need to Secure the Internet of Things
Poor IoT security endangers everyone, from individuals to physical systems, to entire governments. That's why we need to be securing the Internet of Things.
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Internet of Things Security Issues and Barriers to Change
Internet of Things security issues can harm individuals, businesses, and governments. So you may wonder, why are there issues in the first place?
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LiDAR Technology: Not Just for Autonomous Vehicles
LiDAR technology is used by autonomous vehicles to navigate environments, but there are many other awesome applications of LiDAR technology. Check them out.
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Bringing Magic into the Real World
By hacking together a Blue Yeti microphone, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, and other parts, YouTuber Allen Pan can play an ocarina to control various functions around his house. Different melodies accomplish different tasks, Zelda’s Lullaby unlocks the front door, Sun’s Song to turn on the lights, and Epona’s Song unlocks the car.
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How Does GPS Work? 6 Things You Didn’t Know
At a high level, I thought I understood how GPS works. Turns out I was wrong, so here's how GPS works and 6 things you probably didn’t know.
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IoT Connectivity - Comparing NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa, SigFox, and other LPWAN Technologies
So you want to use LPWAN for your IoT connectivity, but now what? There are several LPWAN technologies. Here's how they compare.
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What is Bluetooth? - 6 Things You Didn't Know
What is Bluetooth? Did you know it's named after a Viking? That it works by using slavery? Here are 6 things you didn't know about Bluetooth.
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RPMA — Overview of Ingenu’s LPWAN Technology
A look at Ingenu's LPWAN technology, Random Phase Multi Access (RPMA), including its real coverage, availability, coverage, capacity, and more.
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The Impact of AI - Key Takeaways from PwC's Latest Report on AI
PwC’s latest report, Bot.Me: A Revolutionary Partnership, examines the impact of AI in the business world, acceptance by consumers, and more.
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RPMA - A Technical Drill-Down into Ingenu’s LPWAN Technology
In our first few posts we examined LPWAN and provided an overview of the various LPWAN technologies. Now we take a technical dive into Ingenu's RPMA.
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What is the Internet of Things, or IoT? A Simple Explanation
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is about extending digital transformation to the physical world. Here's everything you need to know.
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How Does WiFi Work?  -  8 Things You Didn’t Know About Wifi
How does WiFi work? Where did it start? What does it stand for? WiFi is important to our everyday lives, so here are 8 things you didn't know!
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Resource Spotlight: F6S IoT Group
F6S is a global startup community that helps startups to grow through funding, jobs/talent, benefits, events, and corporate pilots.
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IoT & Play - 3 Examples of How IoT is Transforming Our Entertainment
The Internet of Things isn't just about efficiency. From virtual games to physical games, casinos to amusement parks, IoT is transforming how we play.
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IoT Predictions: Which IoT Segments Will Succeed?
Which IoT segments will succeed? Organizations are wading through uncertainty and complication to develop specific IoT solutions for specific problems.
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How do Cellular Networks Work for IoT?
Cellular connectivity technologies have been focused on range and bandwidth at the expense of power consumption, meaning that it can send lots of data over
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Why Touch is the Next Important Step for VR
To achieve truly immersive VR (Virtual Reality), replicating our senses of sight, smell, and especially touch in the virtual wold will be crucial.
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Intro To Haptic Technology
What is the latest development in haptic technology? This article has a simple explanation of haptics, why they are important, and the most innovative tech.
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What is Pairing / Association of IoT Devices?
Pairing/association is the process of mapping IoT devices to physical objects. Aligning all teams on how to associate IoT devices effectively is vital.
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IoT Applications in Aquatic Animal Tracking
Tracking marine life can be tricky due to GPS not functioning well underwater. IoT is now being used to more accurately track aquatic life.
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What is an IoT Solution?
An IoT Solution is a seamlessly integrated bundle of technologies, including many sensors, that organizations can purchase to solve a problem.
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What's the Future of IoT?
The future of IoT is billions of cheap, small low-powered devices that provide real-time insights into every asset, process and system for any organization.
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Fill Level Monitoring for Tanks and Storage Bins with IoT
Fill level monitoring is crucial to a variety of industries and means checking fill levels of tanks or bins.
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Should IT Departments Be Responsible for IoT?
Success in IoT requires new skills and capabilities, but is IT best suited to take on this challenge or should it be another department?
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The Opportunity and the Challenge of IoT Use Cases
The opportunity in IoT is absolutely massive, and the companies that can take advantage of its use cases will be more successful.
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How to Identify Potential IoT Use Cases
There are several questions to ask yourself and your customers to assess interest and identify potential IoT use cases.
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How to Evaluate IoT Use Cases
Too many companies jump into building IoT use cases without evaluating if they are viable. Learn how to identify a strong use case.
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The Value Created by IoT Solutions
IoT solutions bring the physical world online and can provide value in diverse ways. Learn about the immediate and long-term value.
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