#IOT Internet of Things

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#IOT Internet of Things Emerging Technology Health-Healthcare Policy/Government Privacy Public Health/Nutrition Smart Phones

Covid tracking apps summarized

2020 May 16

When people mention “Covid tracking apps” it would be useful to first define what is meant by “Covid tracking app”. There are many approaches in use and many that are…

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Garmin Express updater stalling out?

2019 April 3

If your Garmin Express updater software stops downloading, there may be a simple fix.

#IOT Internet of Things Policy/Government

“Algorithms have gotten out of control. It’s time to regulate them.”

2019 April 3

Columnist proposes the establishment of a new government agency known as an "Algorithm Czar" to regulate all algorithms used in computing. The author is unaware that Courts have ruled algorithms…

#IOT Internet of Things Drones/Quads/RC

Canada issues new, restrictive #drone regulations. Visitors to Canada to be banned from flying model aircraft in Canada. #quadcopters #drones

2019 January 10

The new rules, to take effect in June, erect high barriers and costs to model aircraft hobbyists while doing little to improve safety. The effect is, as I suspected we…

#IOT Internet of Things Drones/Quads/RC Policy/Government

Possible future #drones regulation

2018 September 12

If Democrats regain control of Congress, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will likely become head of the House transportation committee with oversight of the FAA. He appears to favor strong regulation…

#IOT Internet of Things Business

Customers who use restaurant self-order systems buy more items, than if ordering thru store employees

2018 June 7

McDonald’s plans to add kiosks to thousands of stores nationwide to supplement in-store employees, transforming a part of America’s most iconic food chain. Customers often buy more from a screen…

#IOT Internet of Things Education Innovation

High school #Drones #Quadcopters racing as part of #STEM curriculum

2018 May 21

A group of high schools in Hawaii have spent the past year studying physics, aerodynamics and learning how to build quad copters, culminating in a multi-high school competitive quadcopter racing…

#IOT Internet of Things Drones/Quads/RC

Google and Amazon seek to “own” airspace by de facto kicking out radio control model airplane hobbyists #Drones #modelaircraft #airplanes #stem

2018 April 26

Google, Amazon and others have asked Congress to require that model aircraft hobbyists be Federally licensed pilots and place radio transponders on all model aircraft. This would apply to everyone…

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#SpaceX gets FCC approval for 4,425 satellite global broadband network

2018 March 30

SpaceX has a green light from the FCC to launch a network of thousands of satellites blanketing the globe with broadband. Source: FCC approves SpaceX plan for 4,425-satellite broadband network…

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#InternetOfThings approaching peak nonsense phase! Water bottle tells you if you drink enough. #Iot

2017 April 25

Internet-of-things water bottle will inform you of your drinking habits Source: Internet-of-things water bottle will inform you of your drinking habits / Boing Boing

#IOT Internet of Things Automation

Does the #InternetOfThings increase your privacy, decrease your privacy or leave it unchanged? #IoT

2017 April 9

Are there any examples of consumer-level #IoT devices that increase your level of privacy? I cannot think of any. Does anyone other than us weird computer scientists think privacy and…

#IOT Internet of Things Automation

Do coffee makers really need Wi-Fi? #IoT #InternetOfThings

2017 April 9

It’s not just ovens and refrigerators that are getting wi-fi, often bundled with cameras that let you see your food. It’s also coffee makers, digital thermometers, crock pots and virtually…

#IOT Internet of Things Automation Business

How #IoT extends the product life cycle for manufacturers. #InternetOfThings

2017 April 8

Once products ship, the manufacturer is unlikely to see the product again, except for a few returns. They have only a general idea of how the product is used, based…

#IOT Internet of Things Security

Is spying the primary goal of the Internet of Things? #IoT #InternetOfThings

2017 April 8

Our phones track our location, what stores and restaurants we visit, ISPs may track our web wanderings, CCTV and license plate scanners monitor us in public, our expenses are tracked…

#IOT Internet of Things Automation Business

McDonald’s testing fully automated food order and prep systems #IOT #Automation #Robots #Labor

2017 March 16

McDonald’s refers to the machine as a Big Mac ATM. The machine does all the work, no human intervention required between your self order, food prep and delivery. Source: This…

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Garmin Express updater stalling out?

“Algorithms have gotten out of control. It’s time to regulate them.”

Canada issues new, restrictive #drone regulations. Visitors to Canada to be banned from flying model aircraft in Canada. #quadcopters #drones

Possible future #drones regulation

Customers who use restaurant self-order systems buy more items, than if ordering thru store employees

High school #Drones #Quadcopters racing as part of #STEM curriculum

Google and Amazon seek to “own” airspace by de facto kicking out radio control model airplane hobbyists #Drones #modelaircraft #airplanes #stem

#SpaceX gets FCC approval for 4,425 satellite global broadband network

#InternetOfThings approaching peak nonsense phase! Water bottle tells you if you drink enough. #Iot

Does the #InternetOfThings increase your privacy, decrease your privacy or leave it unchanged? #IoT

Do coffee makers really need Wi-Fi? #IoT #InternetOfThings

How #IoT extends the product life cycle for manufacturers. #InternetOfThings

Is spying the primary goal of the Internet of Things? #IoT #InternetOfThings

McDonald’s testing fully automated food order and prep systems #IOT #Automation #Robots #Labor

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