IoT: The Internet of Things Articles

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on December 12, 2025

IoT Data: 14 Examples and How It Works

These companies are using IoT data and big data to work smarter.

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Srikanth Venkataseshu Srikanth Venkataseshu
Updated on October 28, 2025

How AI Is Quietly Saving Lives (Not Taking Jobs) at Work 

While concerns around AI taking jobs swirl, health and safety teams are using AI to rapidly assess risks and prevent accidents in factories and on job sites. Here’s how. 

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 10, 2025

What Is Smart Dust?

These speck-sized sensors suspend in the air.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on August 20, 2025

18 IoT in Transportation Examples

Here’s how the Internet of Things transforms our roads and beyond.

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David Montoya David Montoya
Updated on July 29, 2025

The Uptime Cybersecurity Gap: Why Companies Must Close It Before It’s Too Late

Legacy systems and outdated infrastructure pose significant security risks for companies reliant on uptime operations. Here’s how they can close the uptime security gap. 

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Carsten Rhod Gregersen Carsten Rhod Gregersen
Updated on June 06, 2025

Skype Is Dead. Long Live Skype.

Although Microsoft announced last month that it was shuttering Skype, its legacy is visible all over the technology landscape today.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on May 27, 2025

IoT Platforms: What They Are and 20 Examples to Know

As the Internet of Things continues to expand, IoT platforms have become essential hubs for managing a growing number of networked devices. Here’s how they work, their main types and some of the top platforms available.

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Doug Stephens Doug Stephens
Updated on May 23, 2025

Automotive IoT: A Brief Overview of the Connected Car

Connected cars are influencing the way we drive. Here’s how IoT is changing the industry.

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Barak Or Barak Or
Updated on May 22, 2025

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Explained

An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a device that uses various sensors to capture data about an object’s motion, location and orientation. Here’s how IMUs work and what the pros and cons are of using them.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 16, 2025

IoT Applications Are Everywhere — If You Know Where to Look

Welcome to the wonderful world of connected devices.

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