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  1. Android News

    Tizen 4.0 aims to help make IoT products easier to create

    Samsung has introduced Tizen 4.0 which will support various devices without needing OEMs to build new projects, including IoT devices.
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    Samsung starts mass producing new Exynos-branded IoT solution

    Samsung has announced that mass production is underway for its new IoT solution, the Exynos i T200.
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    Security researcher discovers an enhanced IoT botnet that can brick devices

    BrickerBot is a permanent denial-of-service botnet for IoT devices like smart toasters. These new iterations of BrickerBot have 4 times as many attacks as before and prove that companies need to get serious about IoT devices.
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    Android Things Developer Preview 3 is rolling out today

    Google has announced that the 3rd Developer Preview for Android Things is now available. This update includes support for Android Bluetooth API's, USB Host, and more.
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    What is Android Things?

    Gary from Android Authority takes a look at "Android Things" which is the new initiative from Google to expand within the world of IoT.
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    Oral-B's smart toothbrush requires your phone to be mounted to your mirror

    Oral-B's smart toothbrush can use your smartphone's camera to analyze the way you brush your teeth and help you adjust your brushing to get the best result. Unfortunately, this does require that you mount your phone onto your mirror every time you brush your teeth.
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    LG's smart fridge has Amazon Alexa

    LG has unveiled the next generation of their smart fridge. This one has an embedded touchscreen display that can help you stay entertained, productive, or informed. It also has Amazon Alexa integration so it can act like a family hub for your home.
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    WeMo's new LED light dimmer aims to eliminate flickering

    WeMo has announced a new generation smart dimmer. This dimmer controls LED light levels like many other products already do, however it's said that they have solved the issue of light flickering that can occur when making these adjustments. There's also a new line of WeMo smart home plugs.
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    LeEco's Smart Bikes are coming to the US

    LeEco has introduced their line of smart bikes at CES 2017. The bikes run on an Android-based platform called BikeOS and they can give you metrics reports about your cycling. The bikes are scheduled to launch in the US later this year.
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    Nest protect can turn off your GE oven when it detects smoke

    GE's new connected ovens work with Nest Protect. When the smoke alarm detects smoke, it can send a command to the GE oven to turn it off, something that's handy for people who let things cook in the oven while they're away from home. The user will get notifications on their smartphone whenever...
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    Polar's smart shirt tracks your heart rate

    Polar has introduced a new fitness wearable. It's a smart shirt with contact fabrics embedded on the inside that can track your heart rate, something that does away with the need for a tracking strap. The shirt also includes a small pouch beneath the collar where an optional tracking pod can...
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    Sleep Number's latest smart bed adjusts to your sleeping position in real time

    Sleep Number has introduced the next generation of their smart beds. Previously, the beds gathered sleeping data overnight to give you suggestions on how firm to make sure mattress in order to tune itself to your sleeping style. The new generation of the product can now detect adjustments in...
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    SpeedX introduces smart bike that runs Android

    SpeedX's Unicorn bike is a smart bike that runs Android. It has an integrated display which communicates your workout details to you, such as distance traveled, speed, and more.
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    TrackR's new home mapping plugs helps you find lost items

    TrackR has announced a new line of home-mapping plugs. These wall plugs can combine with TrackR's tags to let you find anything in your home. You can define each plug with a name, so differentiating between the kitchen or a bedroom is much easier. The new plugs also come with Amazon Alexa...
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    A beta of Android Things is now available for the Pi 3

    Google recently announced they were rebranding Brillo to Android Things and today a beta build of this new software is available on the Raspberry Pi 3.
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    Google announces Android Things, an IoT platform

    Google today announced Android Things. Android Things is an IoT platform based on Google's work with Brillo. Android Things will let developers create platforms for their IoT products with the power of Google behind them. Android developers can use the same methods and tools they use for...
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    Samsung introduces 2nd-gen IoT platform

    Samsung has announced the second generation of Artik, their IoT platform. Named Artik 7, the new platform uses a custom application processor that is better equipped to handle several different communication protocols. The Artik 7 could be an all-purpose platform, whereas the previous line --...
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    LG’s SmartThinQ Hub gets limited Amazon Alexa support

    Although LG and Amazon partnered to bring Alexa's voice services to the LG SmartThinQ Hub, the features are extremely limited when compared to the Amazon Echo. An example of this is the fact that you cannot use Alexa to control smart home devices and the Alexa can only be activated after pushing...
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    Nest files a patent for a baby's crib with multiple sensors

    Nest is known for their smart thermostat, smoke detector, and they also sell a security camera as well but a newly filed patent could give us an idea for a future product they intend to sell. The patent describes a "smart crib" that would be loaded with things like cameras, microphones...
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    Roost smart water detector alerts you of floods and frozen pipes

    Smart home company Roost has revealed a new water detector. The device can detect water, humidity and temperature to alert you whenever water damage is potentially hitting your home. It can alert you to a flood or even frozen pipes, so you'll know exactly what you're dealing with. The device...
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    Samsung announces $1.2 billion IoT investment

    Samsung has announced that they're betting bit on Internet of Things. The company will invest $1.2 billion into research and design of IoT, with the main focal point of their efforts being how IoT can help humans live better.
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    Samsung to acquire Joyent for its Internet of Things platform

    Samsung has announced that it will acquire Joyent, a US-based cloud service provider. The acquisition will be used by Samsung to help power its Internet of Things platform, but Joyent will still operate as a separate entity and keep its current client base.
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    Hive adds new smart light bulbs to connected home line

    Hive is a company that makes connected home products. The company recently announced plans to release a new connected light bulb. The bulbs are regular florescent lights, but you can turn them on or off with an app. You can also set a schedule in case you want your lights to turn on whenever...
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    Atari is getting into smart home

    Atari, the legendary gaming company credited with helping move the industry forward, is returning to hardware, but it isn't with a new gaming console. Atari is supposedly teaming up with Sigfox to create a line of Internet of Things products, particularly in the smart home category. The company...
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    Zivix Jamstik+ smart guitar gets Android support

    The Zivix Jamstik+ is a smart guitar. It's a portable guitar neck that lets you create digital sound. It doesn't make noise on its own, but plugging it into a Zivix-supported app will allow you to create guitar music. It's great for quick song making or beginners. The smart guitar gets Android...
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