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Future Connected World
5/23/2013
As the world becomes more connected, questions inevitably come up about how we will integrate these new technologies into our lives. At this June’s Connected World Conference, speakers will tackle that question from all angles.
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M2M and Big Data Encourage Biking
5/13/2013
In the Northwest region of the country, biking to work is a common occurrence. Many of these cities are encouraging and even promoting the use of bike riding. Now, in addition to general initiative programs, cities are also turning to M2M and Big Data to provide citizens with information about percentage of bikers traveling the streets.
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Will Changes at Intel Impact M2M?
5/7/2013
Smart devices are changing the game for many chip makers. Semiconductor companies want to provide the chips that are going into the next generation of connected, M2M products. These firms include some of the biggest names in technology, and the coming Internet of Things revolution is necessitating a focus on smart device chips.
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Social Media Meets Emergency Response
5/1/2013
Data can improve decisionmaking, whether it’s managing tank levels or dispatching repair trucks. Contextualizing this data can be even more helpful in interpreting and acting upon it. Location data is one way to provide context within an M2M-connected solution. For first responders who rely heavily on realtime data in the field, location can be a critical factor in creating context, and ultimately, situational awareness.
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Multipurpose Devices In, Single-Purpose Out?
4/26/2013
Consumers want mobility and connectivity. That’s the takeaway from new data on the consumer electronics market, which shows consumer are increasingly turning to connected devices for many everyday tasks. They also seem to be favoring devices that do it all over standalone products with only one main function. What does this mean for the days of dedicated devices like ereaders and GPS?
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No More Airport Lines with Biometrics?
4/12/2013
Want to move swiftly through airport security? Kiosks located in airports across the world allow you to buzz quickly through security and get to your gates faster. These smart kiosks are enabled by tech that gathers biometrics data such as a fingerprint or iris and runs the information though a database to confirm identity. Could this be coming to an airport near you?
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Next Great M2M Tech: Here Sooner than Later?
4/8/2013
As consumers continue to get connected at home, at work, and even in the car, device manufacturers and app developers are hard at work looking for the next big disruptive gadget or app that will entice consumers. What comes next is anyone’s guess, but one thing is for sure, tech companies need to identify the right partners to bring M2M solutions to market.
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Wireless M2M Adds New Tools
3/29/2013
Wireless networking is a valuable option in the M2M toolbox, allowing data to flow from one place to another in a variety of ways. The flexibility of wireless allows for a system to be created that can change as more nodes are added or removed.
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M2M Gets GPS Fitness Watches in Shape
3/1/2013
Wearable technology may have once been the stuff of spy movies and sci-fi fiction novels, but as the mobile lifestyle continues to gain traction, it is only a matter of time before the concept becomes reality. In fact, in many ways, it is already happening, thanks in part to M2M connectivity.
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Telit Expands M2M Product Offerings
2/25/2013
This week, at Mobile World Congress, we are bound to see many product and partnership announcements in the world of M2M and connected devices. Kicking off the week, Telit Wireless Solutions, www.telit.com, has made two big product announcements, each leveraging different partnerships.
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M2M Sterilizes Surgical Tools
2/4/2013
As M2M and connected devices become more prevalent, intelligent robots could soon be your colleague, helping with arduous tasks. This certainly seems to be the case in industries such as healthcare and manufacturing, to name just a few. One company is developing a machine that is able to locate, sort, and sterilize medical equipment with very little oversight.
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With BlackBerry 10 Comes Change; Perhaps Optimism?
1/30/2013
Can BlackBerry make a comeback? This is question being asked by many today, as BlackBerry, www.blackberry.com, officially launches BlackBerry 10. Perhaps an even bolder announcement comes with the fact the company has officially changed its name from Research In Motion to BlackBerry.
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Connected Games Bring the Excitement
11/22/2012
If you’re hanging with the family today and looking for a diversion to while away the hours after Thanksgiving dinner, there’s one game you likely won’t be able to play. It’s the new RFID-enabled version of Scrabble, which boasts a high-tech board (thanks to M2M) and an astronomical price tag.
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M2M Toys for a Connected Holiday
11/21/2012
As M2M and connected devices become more embedded in today’s society, the next generation of techies will be looking to get its hands on the latest tech “toys” to help them learn and grow. Many toy companies are examining the idea of Internet-connected toys, most of which would use Wi-Fi to access the Web.
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Mobile Gaming for Minors
10/24/2012
Thanks to the proliferation of casual mobile gaming platforms like smartphones and tablets, mobile gaming has exploded in the last few years. Enhanced technology and new games have helped attract users from all age groups. Older generations that never would have considered gaming are starting to dabble, and a growing number of parents are using their mobile devices to keep their kids entertained.
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