Coming, Ready or Not: Cell Phones as Sensors

2013-04-10T12:00:00Z

In the Mexican city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez in Chiapas state, an interesting experiment is unfolding that could be an early forerunner of a future trend—the use of cell phones as sensors.

Under the city's "Vigilante Taxi Driver" program, cab drivers use GPS-enabled cell phones to send messages and photographs about everything from ...

Securing the Internet of Things

2013-03-24T12:00:00Z

First, the good news: The Internet of Things is here, and with it vast quantities of convenience, pleasure and benefits. And the bad news? The Internet of Things is here, and with it a variety of security concerns.

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Coming, Ready or Not: Cell Phones as Sensors

Securing the Internet of Things