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Sandra Vogel

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Microsoft and NEC partner on IoT for retail and manufacturing

The retail sector is likely to be one of the most visible battlegrounds for the Internet of Things (IoT), and one where it could...
10 billion apparel connected in ‘world’s largest IoT deployment’

10 billion apparel connected in ‘world’s largest IoT deployment’

Avery Dennison and EVRYTHNG have announced a deal to connect 10 billion pieces of apparel over the next three years. They say they believe...

Samsung patents smart AR contact lens

Samsung has been awarded a patent for a 'smart' contact lens. The Korean patent includes mention of Augmented Reality (AR) and the control methods...

Managing IoT devices at scale a serious barrier to growth

According to new research from DevicePilot one of the reasons some of the more ambitious predictions for the IoT have not yet come to...

Are wearables the key to lower life insurance premiums?

Wearables are gaining traction in the healthcare sector – and could also have surprising benefits for insurers too. Wearables might be about to open up...

Facebook wants to talk to your IoT home tech

Facebook has a new US patent which will allow it to control personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With the Internet of Things now starting...
Robot delivery hits London streets

Robot delivery hits London streets

Ground-based delivery robots are heading near you if you live in London While Amazon and Google are busy testing delivery drones, a startup company called...

How to get C-level execs to back your IoT project

If you’re a mid-level manager with a fantastic IoT idea that you know will be good for your company, you’ll want to get the...
Wearables emerge for cognitive health monitoring

Wearables emerge for cognitive health monitoring

A new UK partnership is aiming to use wearables to monitor mentally ill patients. Wearables that track your paces, distance travelled and calories burned are now...
Mercedes: Production lines need more people, less robots

Mercedes: Production lines need more people, less robots

Mercedes-Benz is kicking back against the robotics revolution - and employing more people. Repetitive production line tasks which have to be completed with precision, lend...
Connected cars boosted by new London lab

Connected cars boosted by new London lab

The UK government has launched the Smart Mobility Living Lab in Greenwich. The big news about the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected cars might...

Beacons reach out with Chrome for Android support

Google’s Chrome browser on Android devices now supports beacons. Google has announced that support for beacons will be added to Chrome for Android. In doing...
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