Justin Grammens
Last week we learned about the acquisition of Revolv by Nest into the Works with Nest Program to help build out communication among IoT endpoint devices. Some of us might be aware of the Made for iPod program that Apple requires developers to join to build accessories for their devices. Nest is doing the same thing today, however with an even greater reach covering a much broader range of devices and vertical markets.
The operating systems of today are dying. They will become insignificant once all devices are connected. If you own this connection protocol, you effectively own an operating system of operating systems and that is powerful. Plan to see Google and many of the other large players spending massive amounts of resources in the coming years to try and own this space. This is the next big advancement of the Internet.
In this issue we share a list of other startups that have received funding, take a look at the history of IoT, learn about advances in energy harvesting, and checkout a unique wearable on Kickstarter!
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News
The Internet of Things Periodic Table
A unique look at the IoT landscape by showing major players in the IoT from consumer to industrial, and wearables to the cloud.
cbinsights.com
Nest to Build out IoT with Acquisition of Revolv's Engineering Team
Sensors and devices are nothing when they work in isolation. As with internet, it's the communication and integration that takes the system to a new level. Revolv is at the center of these devices and their communication. Google made a statement that they intend to be a major player in the IoT with this acquisition.
networkworld.com
Business
5 Internet of Things Start-Ups to Get Funding This Month
Investors are always jumping at the opportunity to invest in new companies that have a products that provides value in the marketplace. This is even more true today with the IoT sector. What will be possible when everything is internet enabled is mind blowing! Check out what some of the latest startups are to get funded.
cbronline.com
Digital Ubiquity: How Connections, Sensors, and Data Are Revolutionizing Business
As technology changes, businesses must adapt and change their offerings. Major software, hardware and non-technical companies are finding themselves needing to get into areas that they have never been involved with as more sensors and devices are coming online.
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Industrial
What's the Difference between IoT and M2M?
By most accounts the Internet of Things is born from technology developed for M2M, or Machine to Machine communication. However, M2M is still strong today in it's own right and provides solutions that are distinct from IoT.
ferret.com.au
Consumer
No One Really Wants A "Smart" Washing Machine
As IoT solutions are brought to market, consumers will vote on what they think is useful and what is not with their pocketbooks. IoT and home automation is a solution waiting for a problem. As industry we all need to be better at describing that the networked appliance isn't the end game. It's a step along the way to bringing in data analytics, predictive modeling and analysis that these smart appliances provide to us enable us to make better decisions.
washingtonpost.com
I'm Terrified of My New TV: Why I'm Scared to Turn This Thing On
Michael Price, counsel in the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, discusses what is in the 46 page privacy policy of his new "smart" TV and the data it collects. A 1984 Telescreen?
brennancenter.org
A Look Back at the History of the Internet of Things
A fun historical trip staring in 1932 that covers some of the predictions and cutting edge technology of the times and how it applies to the IoT of today.
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Development
UW Startup Building Energy-Harvesting Gadgets for Internet of Things
Power consumption (or lack there of), is a key piece in the puzzle of our technological future. Generating power in new and unique ways is critical to keep all of the these devices and sensors running. One startup out of the University of Washington has a exciting new way to get energy out of thin air.
seattletimes.com
Microsoft Adds Three New Services to Azure for IoT
It was just a matter time before Microsoft was going to jump into the world of data collection from sensors and devices involved with the IoT. Startups are entering this cloud storage and analytics at an astonishing rate. It will be interesting to see is if this announcement really has any teeth and truly provides a platform and services that developer need.
business-cloud.com
DIY
Sending an SMS with Temboo
Learn how to use Temboo to connect your Arduino to the cloud!
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Crowd Funding
MOTA SmartRing: Connectivity at Your Fingertips
We've al heard about the Smart Watch. Introducing the Smart Ring! There's only a few days left - back it on Kickstarter today!
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