FTC Gets Ready To Regulate ‘The Internet Of Things’

The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to regulate the so-called Internet of Things, the growing web of sensors embedded in everyday items. The agency announced Monday it was replacing an existing unit that focuses on smartphones to broaden its scope to include smartwatches and connected appliances, as well as hiring from the tech sector to make… Continue reading “FTC Gets Ready To Regulate ‘The Internet Of Things’”

Facebook Will Soon Connect Your Home Devices

Facebook could soon invade your home, no longer connecting you to just your friends but also to your home appliances and other “smart” devices. To make it happen, Facebook on Wednesday introduced new services through Parse, its mobile app development platform, that will help software developers build for the Internet of Things. Parse founder and CEO… Continue reading “Facebook Will Soon Connect Your Home Devices”