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News - 2016052301 - London man receives bionic arm with a USB port and built-in flashlight

Posted on 23/05/2016

A London man who lost his arm following a traumatic train accident has been offered a new lease on life. He’s the first person to receive a futuristic prototype bionic arm that uses state of the art robotics to connect the nerves and muscles of the shoulder with a functional prosthetic. The arm and ..

News - 2016052004 - Philips to Sell Stakes in its Lighting Unit IPO Worth US$950M

Posted on 20/05/2016

Dutch electronics giant Koninklijke Philips N.V. confirmed earlier this week that it plans to sell off shares of its lighting unit, which could help raise anywhere between US$784.8 million to US$954.5 million, reports said.According to the company's press release, the final offer is set to be announ..

News - 2016052003 - Four ways IoT is saving the environment

Posted on 20/05/2016

The technological advances inherent in the Internet of Things (IoT) are providing researchers, town planners, ecologists and scientists with new ways to not only prevent, but also solve, environmental problems — from toxic water supplies to reducing climate change in rural areas. Here are some of wa..

News - 2016052002 - Keep Your Smart Home Safe From Hackers

Posted on 20/05/2016

Is your refrigerator spying on you? Probably not. Butonline-security experts caution that homes with “smart” technology—thermostats,security cameras, lights and appliances that connect to the Internet—arevulnerable to being hacked...

News - 2016052001 - Samsung just led a new $20M investment in IoT startup Afero

Posted on 20/05/2016

The Los Altos-based startup sells almost everything a company needs to hook up a device to the internet. The startup provides a tiny Bluetooth module with its own custom firmware on top to improve security and eliminates the need to pair. It helps companies run the backend cloud ..