How long will consumers put up with the IoT's failures?
At CES, experts warn that interoperability, networking, and cybersecurity issues could threaten the potential of the Internet of Things.
Stories by Colin Neagle
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CES 2016: FCC Chairman Wheeler predicts an 'extravaganza' at wireless spectrum auction
Speaking at CES 2016, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler expressed confidence in the upcoming wireless spectrum auction.
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CES 2016: When will we see the real 5G?
At CES 2016 this week, a panel of experts said we likely won't see real 5G deployments until at least 2020.
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CES 2016: Auto industry faces challenges adopting connected car, autonomous driving technology
Connected car and autonomous driving technology represent huge opportunities for the auto industry. They also come with huge challenges.
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Steve Ballmer might be dipping his toes back into tech
Former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly weighing an over-the-top streaming video service for NBA games.
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Are wearables dead? This report says consumer interest is declining fast
A new report says consumer interest in wearables like the Apple Watch and Fitbit has dropped consistently this year.
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Inside the bold plan to bring gigabit fiber to Detroit
When discussing the ongoing revitalization efforts in Detroit, it's hard to miss the name Dan Gilbert. The founder of Quicken Loans, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a Detroit native himself, Gilbert's investment firms have funded dozens of tech startups in the city and turned its defunct old buildings into shiny new workspaces that look like Silicon Valley transplants.
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Smart home hacking is easier than you think
Last March, a very satisfied user of the Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat left a product review on Amazon.com that shed some light on an unexpected benefit of the smart home -- revenge.
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FAA deems Amazon delivery drones 'airworthy,' with heavy regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration announced yesterday that it issued an "experimental airworthiness certificate" to Amazon, allowing it to legally use drones for "research and development and crew training."
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Ransomware: Pay it or fight it?
Ask security experts what to do when hit with ransomware -- the sophisticated malware that infects a device or network, uses military-grade encryption to restrict access, and demands payment for the decryption key -- and you'll typically get the same answer: "never pay the ransom."
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In Pictures: Best of CES 2015
The best and most noteworthy products and technologies found at CES 2015.
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CES 2015: Searching for the smartwatch market
For the smartwatch industry, the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show has served as a sort of massive strategy meeting to figure out how to turn the wristwatch into a technology device.
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Drone management: The next frontier
About a year ago, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made a bold publicity move he sat down for a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/amazons-jeff-bezos-looks-to-the-future/">60 Minutes interview</a> and showed off the company's planned use of drones for same-day delivery to its customers.
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In Pictures: Top tech turkeys of 2014
Just be thankful you aren’t associated with any of these people.
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In Pictures: 15 can't-miss products at DEMO Fall 2014
Startups flock to DEMO with stand-out products.
