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Internet of Things communications provider Sigfox has announced its intention to build an IoT network in Singapore, with help from Engie, an electric utility firm and UnaBiz, an IoT network operator. Sigfox, for those unaware, provides a network that is more cost effective and efficient than traditional wireless networks. It is aimed at the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use less data than computers and mobiles, but need to always stay online

British luxury automotive manufacturer McLaren has signalled an interest in adding autonomous car functionality to its cars in the future. In an interview with Motoring, McLaren’s global corporate communications manager Duncan Forrester said the automaker may build autonomous safety features into the car, but promised that drivers would still be able to take over control with one button press. See Also: Will autonomous cars kill motorsports? McLaren is one of the first ‘luxury’ automakers to express an interest in autonomous cars

Despite lots of talk about smart city initiatives, a recent study found municipalities across the U.K. are not walking the walk

The General Services Administration (GSA) is known as “Uncle Sam’s Landlord,” presiding over 300 million square feet of government property. But they are less known as a leader in introducing new technology into government. To find out more, we sat down with Denise Turner Roth, the GSA Administrator, and Hillary Hartley, the executive director of 18F, the GSA’s internal digital consultancy ReadWrite: For those people who don’t know, give us a quick recap on the GSA

When the topic of the Internet of Things comes up, it’s easy to escape in a world of phone-controlled colored light bulbs and smart ovens. This overlooks the progress being made in the world of industry and healthcare thanks to this clever concept of device connectivity. For those afflicted by Parkinson’s Disease, one start-up believes it might be on to something

Energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric announced on Wednesday a new self-learning feature, called Eco IQ, for its Wiser Air smart thermostat. Instead of manually changing the temperature throughout the day, users tell the thermostat if it’s too hot or too cold and Eco IQ changes the temperature accordingly. Schneider Electric believes that the self-learning system will be able to gauge the temperature better than a usual thermostat by removing the predetermined set point

The Internet of Things is growing and with it comes a heightened demand for skilled professionals that can usher in a new generation of network-capable devices. As businesses of all different types are looking for new ways to put IoT technologies to good use, the need for additional workforce to create and facilitate the implementation of these new technologies is high. There are many different ways the growing Internet of Things is providing new opportunities for skilled workers to find gainful employment