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November 11, 2019 | Internet of Things
Using your smartphone to see who's at the door when you're not at home: Retrofit-capable video intercom systems based on Wi-Fi are becoming a ubiquitous feature in the entranceways of many homes,...
January 30, 2019 | Internet of Things
Robot vacuums are the winners of digital evolution. They autonomously tackle unpopular cleaning work and save lots of time. To do so, these practical helpers are full of sensors that collect...
October 30, 2018 | Internet of Things
The days are growing shorter. For some people, it prompts the urge to spend the evening hours reading a book, while others are concerned about burglars, whose heinous craft is made easier after...
May 09, 2018 | Internet of Things
Users of wearables have a clear objective: becoming faster, trimmer, or simply fitter with the help of trackers, corresponding apps and online portals. As the monitoring of vital signs is enjoying...
November 27, 2017 | Internet of Things
Children’s GPS trackers disguised as smart watches promise parents seamless digital supervision of their offspring. But the evaluation of six of the latest children's watches by the AV-Test Institute...
November 13, 2017 | Internet of Things
Doors open by app as if by magic, even from across the globe. Smart Locks are affordable, can be installed without any technical skills and are child’s play to operate. But are they secure as well, or...
January 13, 2017 | Internet of Things
Cameras controlled over the Internet promise security and are intended to allow home and apartment owners to keep a watchful eye on their own four walls when they are away. But the increasingly...
July 18, 2016 | Internet of Things
Fitness wristbands and smart watches are extremely popular, not only with sports fans. Health insurance companies are now even subsidizing the purchase of a tracker or rewarding their use, as fit...
April 20, 2016 | Internet of Things
Several months ago, the AV-TEST labs evaluated 9 fitness wristbands and their security approach. The FitBit Charge wristband received one of the worst ratings. It paired up without any delay with any...