Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine, looks at five common devices that attract attackers, asks why they are easy to exploit and what to do about them. From smart kettles to office security systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices…
What is federated learning for IoT? A privacy-first approach to smart device intelligence
To train, test and validate a model, you need data — data that is sometimes dispersed across thousands or even millions of Internet of Things devices. Federated learning is a novel machine learning technique in which each federated node exchanges…
The evolving role of AIoT in transforming modern retail
Here are 7 ways in which AIoT is transforming modern retail, according to Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine What if every shelf could speak? In many UK stores, they do. Sensors, cameras and RFIDs watch stock, queues and…
Satellite versus cellular IoT
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine weighs up satellite IoT versus cellular: pros, cons, and use cases IoT comes in various formats. Cellular IoT is what most people refer to as data — 4G and 5G infrastructure that connects…
Building secure web interfaces for IoT applications
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine runs through what to know when building a web interface for an IoT application The rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices — from smart thermostats to industrial sensors — is transforming…
The rise of ambient IoT: How energy harvesting is transforming the industry
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine walks us through what ambient IoT is, and the significance of energy harvesting devices Ambient IoT devices will reshape our connected world. Recent market forecasts suggest shipments of these self-powered modules and sensors…
Research report highlights growing IoT lighting adoption
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine summarises what’s driving growing adoption of IoT lighting Smart lighting lets you control lights remotely and save energy using IoT-connected devices like smartphones, sensors and voice assistants. It’s beyond convenience — it’s an…
5 applications of neuromorphic computing in IoT
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine writes about the five applications in which neuromorphic computing brings benefits Inspired by how the human brain processes information, neuromorphic computing uses artificial neurons and synapses to handle data more efficiently than traditional…
Understanding the rising demand in industrial IoT platform adoption
What’s fuelling the growth in adoption of industrial IoT platforms? Eleanor Hecks, Managing Director of Designerly Magazine investigates The Internet of Things (IoT) is most recognisable in consumer smart devices. While these electronics account for much of the technology’s growth,…
The role of LoRaWAN in revolutionising healthcare
Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor of Designerly Magazine, explores LoRaWAN in more depth, focusing more specifically on its role in healthcare Have you ever heard of a long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN)? This end-to-end system architecture has been silently transforming healthcare…
