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Connected Devices Drive the Ride
2/3/2012
More so than ever before, lifestyle factors have become the driving factor for the average car buyer. While it is true that for many car buyers, things like safety, convenience, and infotainment have become the influencing factors in the buying decision, honing in on the specifics about such factors can be a much more difficult endeavor for automakers.
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Gaming on the Next Level
2/2/2012
We’ve asked before, but it's worth repeating: How will we game in a connected world? The humble board game has long been replaced by the latest consoles and handheld gaming devices. But have these devices now become passé with the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets? Not likely.
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Be My Wireless Baby
2/1/2012
Connected devices for children are everywhere: gaming devices, phones, GPS trackers, etc. But what about babies? Technology is skewing younger and younger these days, when it seems as if every child over the age of eight has their own cellphone. But now even babies are benefiting from a connection via emerging technology.
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Connected Options for Enterprise
1/31/2012
Technology for the enterprise has always been about achieving efficiency and performance; and now more than ever, it’s also about portability and connectivity. Often, connected devices for business applications must also be rugged enough to withstand the rigors of a workplace—whether it’s a warehouse or a construction jobsite, or whether you’re an on-the-go professional looking for an on-the-go solution.
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Tablets and Smartphones: State of the Market
1/30/2012
There’s no doubt tablets and smartphones are two of the hottest categories of consumer electronics. These popular and handy gadgets are showing healthy sales growth, even as some other segments of the consumer electronics market face challenges. But how does the outlook for tablets and smartphones really break down on close examination?
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Marketing Goes Mobile
1/27/2012
Does that billboard know who you are? Not necessarily, but it could know a little bit about your typical daily behaviors and your general needs. As technology advances, location-based data is being used to help advertisers create more targeted marketing for consumers. Not to mention the fact advances in M2M (machine-to-machine) technology and connected devices could soon deliver traditional signs, directories, or other content directly to your mobile device.
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Security in a Data-Driven World
1/26/2012
M2M (machine-to-machine) technology is making gains every day, and to sustain this growth, many in the industry are thinking proactively about how to protect our data, our devices, and our systems. In fact, it’s safe to say privacy and security are never far from our minds in a connected world.
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Shoppers Use Techy Tools
1/25/2012
Shoppers are increasingly turning to their smartphones or other mobile devices to help them make purchase decisions. Whether it’s a location-based app that points the way to a favorite store, or a mobile couponing system that dishes up special offers, savvy buyers know that connected technology can improve their retail experience.
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Connected Car, Smart Energy Lead the M2M Charge
1/24/2012
Every January, the question on the industry’s mind is: Which vertical markets will drive M2M (machine-to-machine) adoption in the year ahead? This year, as always, that answer is a matter of opinion. But chances are, no matter which vertical market you single out, you’ll be right in some respect, because growth is expected across the board.
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Supreme Court Rules on GPS Privacy
1/24/2012
The nation’s highest court determined it is unconstitutional to use a GPS device to track citizens without first obtaining a warrant. In its ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has equated GPS tracking with what the Fourth Amendment describes as a “search,” which requires a warrant.
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Wireless M2M Growing in Agriculture
1/23/2012
Farming has long been a field at the forefront of technology. High-tech seeds and fertilizers are coupled with the latest machinery to produce consistent yields, year after year. M2M (machine-to-machine) technology is also sprouting up on farms around the world, helping farmers to increase their efficiencies and work more productively.
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Wi-Fi Helps the Growth of “Things”
1/20/2012
Pretty soon, everything could be connected—in the home, in the office, at the gym, and even at the doctor’s office. New developments in Wi-Fi modules are making it easy and fast to add Internet connectivity to any application.
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Global M2M Standards—Coming Soon
1/19/2012
At the 2011 Connected World Conference, executives from all corners of the M2M (machine-to-machine) industry voiced the need for standards to promote industry growth in verticals ranging from connected health to retail, automotive, connected home, and more.
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Smart Energy Major Force in M2M
1/18/2012
The market for smart energy encompasses a variety of technologies, all of which seem to be gaining more attention. Companies are going deeper with their offerings as the demand for solutions grows, and technologies such as smart grid, smart meters, and energy management are all contributing significantly to the overall demand for M2M (machine-to-machine) systems.
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