Internet of Things
Hackers Can Remotely Open Smart Garage Doors Across the World
A security researcher found a series of vulnerabilities with the Nexx brand of smart garage openers. He says he could remotely find garages to target, and then open them across the internet.
Samsung Washing Machine App Requires Access to Your Contacts and Location
For some reason, Samsung apps designed to control internet-connected washer and dryers require "bogus," "absurd," "unacceptable," "pesky," and "awful" permissions.
This Motorcycle Airbag Vest Will Stop Working If You Miss a Payment
Charging extra for safety features is nothing new, but actively disabling them for missed payments may be the future.
Brain Chips and Biometrics: The Future of How We’ll Consume Music
Inside music tech's battle for your brain, your ears, and your emotions.
Amazon’s Surveillance Drones Violate FCC Rules. It's Time To Enforce Them
Home surveillance devices like Amazon Ring are already illegal, but the Republican-led FCC has done nothing to enforce its own rules.
This Programmer Is Bringing Bricked Flywheel Bikes Back to Life
Flywheel bikes, a victim of the internet of broken things, are slowly being unbricked thanks to a Raspberry Pi and an open-source program.
Philips' Internet-Connected Lightbulbs Will No Longer Connect to the Internet
Some functionality of the first generation of smart lightbulbs will suddenly stop working in April because Philips no longer feels like supporting them.
What the Hell Is That Device, and Is It Spying on You? This App Might Have the Answer
Since companies won’t secure the internet of broken things, researchers are trying to educate consumers as to the security and privacy risks.
We Tested Ring’s Security. It’s Awful
Ring lacks basic security features, making it easy for hackers to turn the company's cameras against its customers.
The Internet of Things Is Still a Privacy Dumpster Fire, Study Finds
Biggest IoT study ever finds “smart” devices hoover up a universe of user behavior data and share it with a laundry list of global third parties, frequently with little transparency to the end user.
Security Researchers Find Several Bugs in Nest Security Cameras
Cisco Talos researchers report finding eight security vulnerabilities in the Nest Cam IQ that can allow attackers to take over the camera, prevent its use or allow code execution.
Chucky is a Smart Device Gone Bad in New 'Child’s Play' Trailer
Chucky wreaks havoc using the Internet of Things.