Burglars Stung by IoT Bees in Santa Clara

Burglars Stung by IoT Bees in Santa Clara

Technology startup Roambee helped police locate the company’s own stolen goods with its Internet of Things devices used to track assets and shipments via GPS, cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy functionality.

Burglars Stung by IoT Bees in Santa Clara

Burglars Stung by IoT Bees in Santa Clara

Technology startup Roambee helped police locate the company’s own stolen goods with its Internet of Things devices used to track assets and shipments via GPS, cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy functionality.

Apple Embraces NFC (Finally)

Apple Embraces NFC (Finally)

At its recent developer’s conference, the iPhone maker announced that the Near Field Communication reader in its handsets will be open to apps other than Apply Pay, which should give a big boost to the technology.

London Airport Enables Proximity Apps With BLE Beacons

London Airport Enables Proximity Apps With BLE Beacons

Gatwick Airport’s 2,000 Bluetooth Low Energy beacons, from Pointr Labs, are transmitting to the phones of passengers and airport personnel, so that the airport, airlines and stores can build apps that guide passengers to flights, offer them promotions at nearby stores, and provide location data to staff members responding to calls.