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Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on…

A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on methods to introduce high level security in IoT microcontrollers, coming up with a list of seven properties they believe are essential for protecting devices and could be easily implemented by any manufacturer.

NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor chips and SoCs, has recently announced a few new collaborations…

NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor chips and SoCs, has recently announced a few new collaborations with Microsoft that will enhance Industrial IoT applications with it’s hardware suite.

This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.

This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

A look at Mycroft, a machine-learning AI home voice assistant—that's open source.

A look at Mycroft, a machine-learning AI home voice assistant—that's open source.

Last month, ams released their newest sensor tag, the AS39513, a device that can help monitor the state of…

Last month, ams released their newest sensor tag, the AS39513, a device that can help monitor the state of temperature-sensitive medical and food products.

The IoT was largely built during a period of guaranteed equal access to connectivity. What would happen to it if the FCC…

The IoT was largely built during a period of guaranteed equal access to connectivity. What would happen to it if the FCC repeals "net neutrality" regulations?

Medigate’s medical device security platform may offer solution for connected devices.

Medigate’s medical device security platform may offer solution for connected devices.

Lawmakers in the U.S. government appear to be taking more of an interest in IoT security. It’s a topic of concern for…

Lawmakers in the U.S. government appear to be taking more of an interest in IoT security. It’s a topic of concern for the cybersecurity community, as increasingly more devices are connected to the internet, many with potentially invasive sensors and cameras. Many of these devices are operated by non-tech-savvy users who may not know how to maintain their own device security.

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered…

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered vulnerability, known as a Key Reinstallation Attack (or "KRACK Attack"), might shake your confidence.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology…

The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology has been brought to broader applications.

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to…

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to remote control and access by an unauthorized user.

Here is how two key facets of the IoT world come together to create a holistic solution.

Here is how two key facets of the IoT world come together to create a holistic solution.

Employees and experts question the overall safety of RFID chips in human workers.

Employees and experts question the overall safety of RFID chips in human workers.

LiDAR is highly useful in a range of applications. While it has been primarily used in scientific and industrial…

LiDAR is highly useful in a range of applications. While it has been primarily used in scientific and industrial settings, the increasing availability of off-the-shelf components is making it a highly valuable tool and sensor for IoT applications.

IOTA is a decentralized, micro-transaction token that is geared towards the Internet of Things (IoT). The crypto-token…

IOTA is a decentralized, micro-transaction token that is geared towards the Internet of Things (IoT). The crypto-token runs off of Tangle, which has similarities to a blockchain but is much more versatile.