New UK law will hit smart home device makers with big fines for using default passwords
Default passwords for internet of things devices will be banned.
Internet of Things
SpaceX is buying an Internet of Things smallsat company
Swarm Technologies could have an edge in the smallsat race.
Amazon will add Tile tags to its Sidewalk device network next month
The integration is a boost for Tile amid competition from Apple's AirTags.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Hackers could have locked users inside a smart chastity device
Private messages and location data could have been revealed, too.
ARM wants to transfer its IoT divisions to Softbank so it can focus on chips
The company expects to complete the move before the end of the year.
Wink smart home users have one week to subscribe or be shut off
The last-minute surprise doesn't have many fans.
The future of NFC includes wireless charging for earbuds and smartwatches
The NFC Forum's latest standard allows 1 watt charging for small devices.
Carnegie Mellon built an 'opt-out' system for nearby tracking devices
That is, if companies get onboard with the university's idea.
How home assistants ruined us, an explanation
It’s the rise -- and revenge -- of the machines.
Stanford's new tech-laden hospital includes pill-picking robots
It's a bid to make healthcare as connected and powerful as your phone.
IKEA's remote for its Sonos-powered speakers ships October 1st
It’s more of a smart button than a remote.
The FIDO Alliance wants to bring password-less security to IoT devices
The group wants to set security standards for IoT devices.
UK mulls security warnings for smart home devices
It might prohibit retailers from selling products without the labels.
Intel's new chips are for smart cars and the Internet of Things
Another move away from PCs to invest in connected device tech.
