connected devices Archives - Internet of Things News https://www.iottechnews.com/news/tag/connected-devices/ Internet of Things news and strategy Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:25:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.iottechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/09/iot-icon-60x60.png connected devices Archives - Internet of Things News https://www.iottechnews.com/news/tag/connected-devices/ 32 32 Amazon is acquiring iRobot for $1.7B https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2022/aug/05/amazon-is-acquiring-irobot-for-1-7b/ https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2022/aug/05/amazon-is-acquiring-irobot-for-1-7b/#respond Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:25:47 +0000 https://www.iottechnews.com/?p=23846 Amazon has announced that it’s acquiring iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. iRobot is most well known for its robot vacuums but has also been expanding into other product categories, including air purifiers and handheld vacuums. Dave Limp, SVP of Amazon Devices, said: “We know that saving time matters, and chores take precious time that can... Read more »

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]]> https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2022/aug/05/amazon-is-acquiring-irobot-for-1-7b/feed/ 0 UK plans laws to protect IoT devices following pandemic sales surge https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2021/apr/21/uk-plans-laws-protect-iot-devices-pandemic-sales-surge/ https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2021/apr/21/uk-plans-laws-protect-iot-devices-pandemic-sales-surge/#respond Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:22:37 +0000 https://iottechnews.com/?p=21603 The UK government plans to introduce laws designed to help protect IoT devices following a pandemic-induced surge in sales. With more people spending time at home for both work and play, many have invested in smart devices to become more productive and make their lives easier. In fact, figures (PDF) commissioned by the government suggest... Read more »

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]]> https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2021/apr/21/uk-plans-laws-protect-iot-devices-pandemic-sales-surge/feed/ 0 The EU is set to approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit this week https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2020/dec/07/eu-set-approve-google-acquisition-fitbit/ https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2020/dec/07/eu-set-approve-google-acquisition-fitbit/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:18:28 +0000 https://iottechnews.com/?p=21177 While most eyes are on the close-to-collapse Brexit negotiations, another notable European decision is finally expected this week. Google’s proposed $2.1 billion takeover of Fitbit naturally caught the attention of the European Union—which continues to tighten its screws on “big tech” over privacy concerns. According to Bloomberg’s sources, the EU will grant conditional approval for... Read more »

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]]> https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2020/dec/07/eu-set-approve-google-acquisition-fitbit/feed/ 1 Network Rail puts its vast web of lifts and escalators online https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2020/oct/16/network-rail-web-lifts-escalators-online/ https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2020/oct/16/network-rail-web-lifts-escalators-online/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:08:06 +0000 https://iottechnews.com/?p=21030 Network Rail is making information about close to 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators available online in real-time. The company, which owns and manages the majority of the UK’s railway network, is hoping the open data will help to improve the experience for passengers. Martin Frobisher, Network Rail’s technical and engineering director, said: “Putting passengers first... Read more »

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