internet of things

  • Google Home Syncs Your Smart Home Gadgets With One Phrase

    Google Home Syncs Your Smart Home Gadgets With One Phrase

    Smart devices are becoming more and more ubiquitous. Whether you’re the owner of a smart lightbulb, smart outlet, security camera, or all of the above, managing your devices can get tricky, especially if you’re amassing a collection. If you’re using a Google voice assistant, though, they’re making it easy to add new smart toys to…


  • IoT Scanner Checks For Vulnerabilities In Your Connected Devices

    IoT Scanner Checks For Vulnerabilities In Your Connected Devices

    Last week’s DDoS attack on Dyn that shut down portions of the internet was fuelled by bots created from hacked connected devices, like internet-connected cameras and DVRs, but can also theoretically include connected routers and printers. While there isn’t exactly a fix for this problem, IoT Scanner is a tool that can at least tell you…