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Google Buys Nest Just As Internet Of Things Suffers First Global Cyber Attack

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Following this week’s announcement that Google has agreed to purchase connected home device maker Nest for $3.2 billion there has been a lot of speculation about whether Google can be trusted with...
    






EverSense introduced at CES its new ‘Aura’ iBeacons for room temperature control

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“Auras” are small iBeacons that will soon become an addition to the EverSense smart thermostat. It will allow iBeacons to ‘sense’ nearby iOS devices and adjust the room temperature accordingly. After...
    






Qualcomm Gimbal Proximity Beacons Available at Lower Cost Than Apple iBeacons

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Qualcomm presented its Gimbal proximity beacons to the world. They happen to work equally well in an indoor environment as they do in an outdoor one. The Gimbal platform is useful for micro-location...
    






Apple Starts Using iBeacons to Guide In-Store Shopping at its 254 US Stores

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Whether you want to collect some ordered goods, buy a pair of earphones or upgrade to a new iPhone, Apple’s iBeacon technology allows you to do some in-store shopping that truly conjures up the...

Shopkick’s ShopBeacon is Using Apple’s iBeacon Technology in Macy’s Retail Stores

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Along with iOS 7, Apple also brought out its iBeacons. This happens to employ Bluetooth Low Energy signals in order to make micro-location amenities possible. And it also allows for app activity....

Apple to Install iBeacons, Location-Based Transmitters in its Retail Stores Soon

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Apple is going to use iBeacons in its retail stores. iPhone maker is reportedly start stocking iBeacon transmitters which will be installed soon in its retail stores all across Unites States. But for...