The Internet of Things is sending us back to the Middle Ages
One key reason we don’t control our devices is that the companies that make them seem to think – and definitely act like – they still own them, even after we’ve bought them. Source: The…
How the Meaning of Digital Transformation Has Evolved
A decade ago companies were mainly focused on data mining, search technology, and virtual collaboration. Today, executives are directing their energy toward artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. In 2007, companies lacked…
Unsecured Internet of Things gadgets get hacked within 40 minutes of being connected to the net
Unsecured Internet of Things gadgets get hacked within 40 minutes of being connected to the net Well that didn’t take long…. Source: Unsecured Internet of Things gadgets get hacked within 40 minutes of being connected…
Meet the Cobots: Humans and Robots Together on the Factory Floor
Smaller, lighter, more nimble robots that can be controlled with a tablet and have a much lower price point than their predecessors is opening up robotics and automation to smaller manufacturing companies (that make up about 70% of…
What’s Different About User Experience Design for the Internet of Things?
An excerpt from the new O’Reilly book, Designing Connected Products: UX Design for the Internet of Things, explores considerations UXers need to be aware of. Source: What’s Different About User Experience Design for the Internet…