Internet of Things

Rail technology firm ZTR and communications and security software provider BlackBerry, Limited (NYSE: BB) are partnering to devise a system to help railcar owners, operators and suppliers monitor their railcars remotely, both companies said today. The new offering would enable owners, operators...

Industrial internet of things (IIoT) provider Samsara announced on Tuesday that it is reimagining its platform by gearing it more towards providing an Amazon-like experience for its customers.  Consumer expectations built over experiences in the ecommerce market are now crossing boundaries, with...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s Ring doorbell security system is defending itself against claims it has been "hacked" several times, with reports that families have had strangers watch their kids and pets and talk to them through the system.  On Thursday, a new report surfaced...

Amid a technology-driven society, workplaces who utilize new applications, software and programming are more susceptible than ever before to problems with security. According to a recent report by Risk Based Security, there were over 6,000 documented data breaches in 2018 alone. Continued...

By Tony Sagami My brother, sister and I attended the University of Washington. This made me a lifetime UW football fan; I'm still a season-ticket holder.  I’ve seen my team win … and I’ve seen them lose. And UW was handed many losses thanks to two-time All-American...

Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) is shifting its focus noticeably from vision to execution in some of its most future-focused opportunities like its moves into Internet of Things, cloud computing and autonomous driving, Bank of America said following the Chinese company’s developer conference. The...

A few weeks ago, we learned Ionic Brands Corp (OTC: ZRRRF) was implementing a new blockchain-based Internet of Things platform, Lucid Green, aimed at increasing trust and transparency for cannabis consumers and brands. This week, Lucid Green launched a new product they call SSOT, or “The...

Some thematic exchange traded funds go overlooked despite offering investors exposure to compelling, fast-growing market niches. Such is life for the Global X Internet of Things ETF (NASDAQ: SNSR), but amid broader adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), SNSR is poised to shed its overlooked...

The race to establish 5G communications systems has started in earnest, a theme that could potentially benefit an array of investments. Predictably, communication services and technology stocks are among the assets that could see a 5G bump, but investors looking to really hone in on the 5G...

Blockchain's place in the future of supply chain is beyond doubt, based on the number of pilot projects that are mushrooming in the transportation and logistics space. However, even though the basic premise behind blockchain is promising, implementation has been a cause for concern. For...

BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE: BB) said Friday it reached an agreement to acquire Cylance, an artificial intelligence and cyber security leader. What Happened BlackBerry will pay $1.4 billion in cash and the assumption of unvested employee incentive awards to fully acquire the pioneer in applying artificial...

Detroit-based GuardHat, Inc. provides worksite safety and injury prevention technology to 150 million industrial workers daily nationwide. The internet of things  developer has created wearables and software platforms geared toward creating safe and productive work environments. ...

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR) reported its second-quarter results Thursday evening. Earnings per share and sales both beat consensus estimates. The company also issued guidance for the third quarter on the higher end of analysts’ expectations. The Analyst Canaccord Genuity’s T....

Semiconductor supplier Adesto Technologies Corp (NASDAQ: IOTS) is well-positioned to benefit from the growth in demand for Internet of Things-related endpoints, according to Canaccord Genuity.  The Analyst Canaccord's T. Michael Walkley initiated coverage of Adesto Technologies with a...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) reported first-quarter results Thursday afternoon that KeyBanc Capital Markets described as a "blowout."   The Analyst KeyBanc's Michael McConnell maintains an Overweight rating on Intel's stock with a price target lifted from $60 to $...