A Fork in the Digital Road: Why Google and Microsoft Split On Wearable Tech
Last week one technology giant announced a wow-inducing new gadget while another killed its plans to release a similar product. This story is familiar, of course, but what's different is which company was stepping forward (Microsoft) and which was stepping back (Google).
U.S. Watchdog Urges Safeguards For 'Internet of Things'
One of the biggest concerns about smart household gadgets is how much data they collect and share about you and your home. And, with this in mind, a U.S. government consumer watchdog has laid out guidelines for better privacy and security across connected devices, for fitness, smart homes or other uses.
Thinnest-Ever Image Capture May Be Game-Changer for Wearables
Right now, wearables that include cameras are limited in their size by the minimum bulk of those devices. But in the near future, that could change, in part thanks to chemical engineers.