Rene Millman
Rene Millman is a freelance writer and broadcaster who covers IoT, mobile technology, cloud, and infrastructure. In the past, he has also worked as an analyst for both Gartner and IDC. He has made numerous television appearances discussing the technology trends and companies that shape our lives.
Hackers used flaws in IoT devices to take down university network
Increasing use of IoT may have its downsides, as many devices lacking basic security have been used by hackers to take down networks, according...
Amazon Alexa comes to cars courtesy of new Logitech Car Assistant...
AI assistant Alexa has broken free from its Amazon Echo speakers and will now be available via an Android app and third-party hardware.
The online retailing...
Cisco debuts network switch for IoT devices to make buildings smarter
Cisco has unveiled a new network switch that can be linked up to IoT devices, such as lights and CCTV, within a building.
The Catalyst...
Ransomware disables connected hotel door system in Austria
A resort hotel in Austria has been the target of a ransomware attack that crippled the electronic “smart locks” on guest rooms.
The ransomware attack prevented the...
Security researcher claims to unearth hacker behind IoT Mirai botnet
A security researcher has claimed to have found the identity of a hacker behind the Mirai botnet that used thousands of IoT devices to...
Embedded SIMs in IoT devices could benefit energy sector
Embedded SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) technology could play a major role in accelerating the development and adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) applications in the energy...
Chief executives fear smart factory automation backlash
Chief executives fear that automation and Internet of Things (IoT) won’t be accepted by workers, investors or the general public.
Nearly half of CEOs around...
Samsung looks to IoT-enabled future of personalized retail
Samsung is looking to IoT in retail to give shoppers a more engaging and more personalized experience in store.
At the National Retail Federation Big...
Orange announces three-year IoT deal with Hertz
Hertz signs up for Orange's IoT connectivity service that will allow centralization and management of its fleets' SIM cards.
Orange Business Services, the business communications...
Apple could be preparing to launch Augmented Reality glasses
Apple may be working on augmented reality glasses to rival Microsoft's Hololens, according to reports from Apple Insider.
The publication cites a Facebook posting from...
Federeal Trade Commission unveils $25K IoT security challenge
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a new competition to increase the level of security in IoT products.
Dubbed the IoT Home Inspector Challenge,...
7 in 10 enterprises worldwide now collecting IoT data
Research finds that Internet of Things (IoT) deployments and usage focus on data analytics with over seven in 10 (71 percent) enterprises worldwide collecting...