Connected devices can generate gobs of data, but if we're going to open it up we're also going to the need the context that will make it meaningful.…
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13 biggest moments in cleantech in 2013
Here's the 13 biggest things I paid attention to this year around next-generation energy, sustainability, and resource management. Oh heck, let's just keep calling it cleantech.…
Read MoreThis horrible acronym could be great news for your connected gadgets
As the internet of machines matures, companies seeking ways to connect devices directly to the cloud instead of through a smartphone or a computer, are adding support for 6LoWPAN -- an ugly acronym with a big purpose.…
Read MoreThe next big market for data and connected devices? Agriculture
Farming is undergoing a shift as more people consume locally grown food and a younger generation of farmers are bringing technology to the field. Agriculture is meeting the internet of things.…
Read MoreWhy the internet of things is moving from industry to consumers sooner than you think
Devices connected to the internet -- everything from coffee makers to toys -- are going to become a widespread consumer phenomenon sooner than you expect, even though Europeans and Americans for now regard the technology in different ways.…
Read MoreCalling all hardware junkies: Enter our Mobilize product showcase
With the sixth year of Mobilize, we decided to shake up the show by focusing on the mobile revolutions that's happening outside of handsets. We also decided to ditch the Launchpad in exchange for a hardware product showcase.…
Read MoreWhen it comes to the internet of things, Europe’s holding its own
Some of the best and most innovative thinkers on the internet of things are in Europe, whether they are product designers in London or building sensors in Germany.…
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