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The Internet of Things: Coming to a network near you
When people talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), the most common examples are smart cars, IP-addressable washing machines and Internet-connected nanny cams.
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What is the Internet of Things?
Chances are you've heard about the Internet of Things (IoT)?or you will soon enough. The term carries a number of definitions. But in general, the IoT refers to uniquely identifiable objects, such as corporate assets or consumer goods, and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure.
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ABN Amro, ING to introduce MasterCard PayPass debit cards by mid-2013
Major Dutch banks ING and ABN Amro will introduce MasterCard PayPass contactless payment cards to their customers by mid-2013, making the Netherlands the largest PayPass debit card country in Europe, MasterCard announced on Wednesday.
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Panasonic air conditioners and washing machines controlled by Android app
Panasonic has announced a new lineup of wired home appliances controlled with a smartphone app, including a Wi-Fi air conditioner that can be set from outside the home, and a washing machine that downloads wash cycles for different detergents.
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Mojix using virtualisation to cut RFID cost for inventory management
RFID reader manufacturer Mojix is turning to virtualization to boost the performance of its long-range passive RFID system, used in manufacturing and retail inventory management.
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Disney World employees to use Apple iPads for new FastPass system
New system utilises RFID technology and the iPad to handle guest relations at Disney theme parks
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Sony developing greener plug sockets to control power consumption
Sony is developing electric wall sockets and plugs that can control power consumption by appliance, user or original power source.
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Inventor of RFID radio tags Charles Walton dies aged 89
Charles Walton, inventor of the RFID technology now common everywhere from warehouses to retail stores to public libraries, has died at the age of 89 in California.
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CSI technology to do "Rapid DNA" tests
Using a portable kit to be able to quickly analyse human DNA collected in the field for investigative and forensics purposes has been a long-time dream for the FBI, law enforcement and the US Department of Defense (DoD).
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Black Hat to talk about Stuxnet at security conference
The Black Hat security conference will kick off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with new information revealed about the Stuxnet malicious software program along with other cutting-edge research.
