internet of things

Roads and transportation are a major subject of sustainable development and smart cities (Photo: Challiyan. Source: Wikicommons)
Miles Elliott
21st Century Wire

As someone who works for an Internet of Things (IoT) software company, this is a question that I’m asked frequently. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or stranger, when the conversation turns to what I do, I inevitably find that I need to first explain what IoT is. I’ve also found that if you just Google “what is IoT,” many of the answers are unnecessarily technical. So I’ll provide you with a simple explanation of the Internet of Things and what it means for you.

(ANTIMEDIA) The Netherlands — Whether it’s information technology, gymnastics, or Shaolin Kung Fu, 11-year-old Reuben Paul knocks it out of the park.
This kid from Austin, Texas, just stunned a crowd of cybersecurity experts at a conference in the Netherlands by demonstrating how just about anything can be “weaponized” when it’s connected to the Internet.

Leaked links, smartphone rehab and a botnet's final bow + this day in history w/the San Francisco earthquake and our song of the day by Royal Blood on your Morning Monarchy for April 18, 2017.

Hugging robots, banishing queues and increasing our influence + this day in history w/firing Dave Mustaine and our song of the day by Future Islands on your Morning Monarchy for April 11, 2017.

Food fests, genetic tests and the Maryjane Report + this day in history w/'The Godfather' and our song of the day by Little Dragon on your Morning Monarchy for March 15, 2017.

Temporary safety, super lobbyists and ancient discoveries + this day in history w/Operation Northwoods and our song of the day by Public Service Broadcasting on your Morning Monarchy for March 13, 2017.

Mark Hackard returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his article “The US Establishment’s Russian Scapegoat Veils the Real Enemy Within.” We talk about the Establishment’s attempt to delegitimize the Donald Trump presidency by spreading disinformation regarding alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Vladimir Putin and the irony of US officials accusing the Kremlin of meddling in the 2016 presidential race.

This week on the New World Next Week: Pablo Escobar's son says his dad ran drugs for the CIA; Wendy's lays off 1,000 minimum wage workers for automatic kiosks; and Americans have fewer TVs on average than when we started making this show.

This week on the New World Next Week: Pablo Escobar's son says his dad ran drugs for the CIA; Wendy's lays off 1,000 minimum wage workers for automatic kiosks; and Americans have fewer TVs on average than when we started making this show.