Episode 62-- Weekly IoT News Update

IoT news for this week:

Amazon Is Working on a Device That Can Read Human Emotions

Amazon.com Inc. is developing a voice-activated wearable device that can recognize human emotions.

Study reveals majority of organisations finding it hard to understand business benefits of IoT

A new survey has found the majority of organisations - including those who have already implemented IoT projects - are still finding it difficult to undertand the business benefits of the technology.

Making Sense of the Edge Computing Hardware Landscape

Eight analysts, vendors and early edge adopters give their advice on edge computing hardware approaches.

Hank: The dexterous robot with the human touch

Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants has developed Hank, a robot with flexible robotic fingers inspired by the human hand.

GE appliances says, “hey google, let’s connect the microwave”

GE Appliances is leading the way to smarter cooking by connecting its GE® countertop microwaves with the Google Assistant.

Amazon Introduces Echo Show 5—Compact Design, Rich Sound, and Built-In Camera Shutter

Alexa adds new features, including how-to videos from wikiHow, updated smart home controls, customizable morning and evening routines, new privacy features, and even more visual content…

Resideo Acquires Responsive Energy Efficiency Technology, Expands Smart-Home Comfort Offering

Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired innovative energy efficiency technology from Whisker Labs and hired the team behind it.

Facial recognition has already reached its breaking point

As facial recognition technologies have evolved from fledgling projects into powerful software platforms, researchers and civil liberties advocates have been issuing warnings about the potential for privacy erosions. Those mounting fears came to a head Wednesday in Congress.

Siemens, Alphabet's Chronicle forge cybersecurity partnership

Chronicle's Backstory platform will be combined with Siemens' cybersecurity tools for the energy industry.

Amazon Says Alexa Will Get Smarter With Age. Here's How

Two of Alexa's top executives spoke about the ways the company is improving its technology.