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.
Microsoft Cortana adds IFTTT integration and more device support
NEWSBYTE: Microsoft has added integration with Web app/device service IFTTT to its Cortana AI assistant.
Microsoft has been steadily improving Cortana's skills in the face...
Sierra Wireless launches cloud-managed LPWA mobile router for IoT
Router will provide connectivity to range of IoT applications, says the company.
NEWSBYTE Sierra Wireless has launched the AirLink LX60, which it claims is the...
DoubleDoor IoT botnet bypasses firewall using backdoors
Security researchers have uncovered new malware that uses two backdoors to infect IoT devices in order to create a botnet.
Dubbed DoubleDoor, the malware was...
Panasonic and Trend Micro team to bring security to driverless cars
NEWSBYTE: Panasonic and Trend Micro have announced a new cybersecurity partnership to develop solutions that prevent cyber-attacks against autonomous and connected cars.
The team-up aims...
New AI tool decreases test time to find bugs in apps
Eggplant AI software testing tool mimics user interactions to find faults in new software.
A new artificial intelligence tool could cut down on the time...
WordPress plugin hacked to mine cryptocurrency: government, ICO, NHS sites hit
US and UK government websites have been hit by malware mining the cryptocurrency, Monero.
Government websites in the US and UK, including that of the...
Analysis: Why Uber and Waymo parked their self-drive dispute
Dispute comes to abrupt end as Uber pays out $245 million to self-driving rival.
Uber and Waymo have settled their dispute over stolen trade secrets.
The...
New malware found in PoS terminals, says Forcepoint
Point of sale malware found – could be in the wild, claims security company.
New malware that steals data from payment cards has been detected...
IoT identity, device management: a $21.5 billion opportunity by 2022
Vendors are investing more in encryption and device management, according to a new analyst report.
IoT identity and management revenues could reach $21.5 billion by 2022, according...
Telia delivers smart mailboxes to Finnish postal service
The IoT will help reduce visits to empty mailboxes in a transformative project for the Finnish postal service.
Telia has teamed up with Finnish postal...
Verizon plans US rollout of NB-IoT guard band
The telco is looking to cover 2.56 million square miles this year, it says.
Verizon is to deploy its NB-IoT guard band network across the...
Clinical mobility set to transform hospital stays, survey finds
A new survey from Zebra Technologies finds UK patients are comfortable with the use of wearables and mobile to monitor conditions and deliver care...