internet of things

Twine, A Tiny Gizmo That Holds The Internet’s Future

Twince, a puck filled with sensors, detects anything from moisture to magnetism: Stick it anywhere, and it’ll tweet status updates at your command. And there’s no coding skills required.

Ericsson Envisions Creepy-Cool Smart Home That Posts To Your Facebook Wall

What is it about "future of X" concept videos by big corporations that just inevitably come off as tone-deaf?

A Wallet Tells Your Bank Balance, And Keys Tell You The Weather [Video]

Why should your phone be the "smartest" thing in your pocket? Why can't simple everyday objects like keys and wallets be hooked up to the cloud and made to display useful data like the weather or bank balances?

Organic Circuits That Could Grow and Die Like Plants

Microchips are made from silicon and plastic for a good reason: it's very easy to control and make sure each component is exactly like every other. But Dr. Jean-Baptiste Labrune of Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs thinks that electronics made of softer stuff -- like wood, for instance -- have their place too.

Robotics Turn Furniture Into Lovable (Sometimes Horny) House Pets

Technologists are promising that by 2020, we'll have an "Internet of things," where everything around us--from billboards to dining tables--will be able to respond to our whims. So maybe it's not so ridiculous to imagine a world where our furniture has as much personality as a lovable dog or a neurotic friend.

Infographic of the Day

Infographic of the Day: Infographic: When The Lights Go Out, The World Eats Junk

Expert Perspectives

Eric Ries Discusses: To Get To The Root Of A Hard Problem, Just Ask “Why” Five Times
Scott Anthony Discusses: How Do You Create A Culture Of Innovation?
Sean Madden Discusses: How Companies Like Amazon Use Big Data To Make You Love Them

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