EU Regulators Launches Antitrust Inquiry Into IoT Tech Including Siri, Google Assistant
European Union regulators are inquiring information from 400 companies to find out if there is a need to start antitrust investigations into Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. A new Bloomberg report explains that the European Commission has launched a broad antitrust inquiry into internet of things technologies such as voice assistants and connected mobile devices....
TELUS Launches 5G-Ready LTE-M Network for IoT Connectivity Across Canada
Today, TELUS has launched its new LTE-M network that specifically targets connecting IoT devices. The LTE-M low-power wide-area (LPWA) network is available across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, plus major centres in Manitoba. The next-generation network will be able to deliver network connectivity to IoT devices with minimal power required during transmission, providing...
Nest Camera Bluetooth Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Temporarily Disable the Unit
Connected security cameras convenient for monitoring your home while you are away, but having a connected device can also pose a security risk. Nest's camera line has been found to contain a Bluetooth vulnerability that would allow a hacker to force the device to reboot, disabling the unit for up to 90 seconds. The vulnerability was...
Nest Adds Two-Step Authentication to Smart Home Products
Today, Nest has released an update to their smart home products that lets customers protect their accounts with two-step authentication. The feature will appear in all of Nest's apps under the "Account Security" settings, where it can be enabled with the tap of a button. Users will not need to update the app to see...