How IoT can and can’t help us go back to work

I’ve been meaning to write about connected tech in office buildings that could track fevers, ensure people maintain social distancing, and even help with contact tracing for a while now.…
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This one is for the IoT naysayers

This week, a tech pundit tweeted, “There’s no such thing as IoT.” It came on the heels of a friend of mine’s awesome newsletter last month, which argued that it no longer…
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What smart lock is best suited for renters?

Image courtesy of Wyze On a recent IoT Podcast episode, we listened to a question from Sean in Australia that he left on our voicemail hotline. Sean recently moved into…
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IoT news of the week for May 29, 2020

Savant’s GE Lighting buy is a big deal: We discussed this deal on the podcast, but The Wall Street Journal puts the price of GE’s lighting business at around $ 250 million,…
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I bought old C by GE bulbs by mistake (but I don’t regret it)

Earlier this month, I noticed a half-price sale on C by GE bulbs and of course, I couldn’t pass that up. The package cost $ 25 and included four dimmable…
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Posts tagged as “Africa”

Africa Roundup: Trump’s Nigeria ban, Paga’s acquisition and raises, Flutterwave’s $35M and Sendy’s $20M – TechCrunch

Published 31st May 2020 by admin

Africa Roundup: Trump’s Nigeria ban, Paga’s acquisition and raises, Flutterwave’s $ 35M and Sendy’s $ 20M TechCrunch “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

2019 Africa Roundup: Jumia IPOs, China goes digital, Nigeria becomes fintech capital – TechCrunch

Published 30th May 2020 by admin

2019 Africa Roundup: Jumia IPOs, China goes digital, Nigeria becomes fintech capital TechCrunch “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Digital Transformation in Africa – CIOReview

Published 29th May 2020 by admin

Digital Transformation in Africa CIOReview “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Nigeria’s Wholesale & Retail of Food Industry, 2019 – Featuring Shoprite, Nestle, Unilever, United Africa Company of Nigeria (UAC), Addide, and More – PRNewswire

Published 29th May 2020 by admin

Nigeria’s Wholesale & Retail of Food Industry, 2019 – Featuring Shoprite, Nestle, Unilever, United Africa Company of Nigeria (UAC), Addide, and More PRNewswire “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

New IoT System Could Detect Future Virus Outbreaks – IT News Africa

Published 26th May 2020 by admin

New IoT System Could Detect Future Virus Outbreaks IT News Africa “IOT” – Google News

COVID-19 in Africa: insights from our 23 April WHO media briefing – World Economic Forum

Published 25th May 2020 by admin

COVID-19 in Africa: insights from our 23 April WHO media briefing World Economic Forum “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Nigerian Startup Creates 100-Million Naira COVID-19 Payout Fund – IT News Africa

Published 23rd May 2020 by admin

Nigerian Startup Creates 100-Million Naira COVID-19 Payout Fund IT News Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

The Top 9 Big Data And Data Analytics Certifications For 2020 – CIO East Africa

Published 21st May 2020 by admin

The Top 9 Big Data And Data Analytics Certifications For 2020 CIO East Africa “big data” – Google News

SystemSpecs and Paga Partner to Deepen Digital Payments in Nigeria – IT News Africa

Published 20th May 2020 by admin

SystemSpecs and Paga Partner to Deepen Digital Payments in Nigeria IT News Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Nigerian Government to Support Struggling Startups – IT News Africa

Published 19th May 2020 by admin

Nigerian Government to Support Struggling Startups IT News Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

COVID-19: Take-off of Africa Free Trade Zone “AFCFTA” Postponed – Nairametrics

Published 15th May 2020 by admin

COVID-19: Take-off of Africa Free Trade Zone “AFCFTA” Postponed Nairametrics “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Nigeria Is Taking A USD 22.7b Loan With No Plan To Finance More Satellites For NigComSat – Space in Africa

Published 11th May 2020 by admin

Nigeria Is Taking A USD 22.7b Loan With No Plan To Finance More Satellites For NigComSat Space in Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

OPINION: How Emerging technology and data can reduce the impact of a pandemic – Caj News Africa

Published 10th May 2020 by admin

OPINION: How Emerging technology and data can reduce the impact of a pandemic Caj News Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News

Airtel Nigeria Commits $4.9-million to Curb Virus Spread – IT News Africa

Published 9th May 2020 by admin

Airtel Nigeria Commits $ 4.9-million to Curb Virus Spread IT News Africa “Nigeria IOT” – Google News