Episode 178: Facebook’s smart speaker and a new security startup

This week’s show kicks off with Kevin and I trying to figure out Facebook’s voice ambitions. We then explain how Google is using IoT data and AI to shave 40% in energy use in its data centers. This is the future. From there we talk about that future’s dark side with a survey on consumer fears, a security exploit of Wemo devices and an attack that could waste a lot of water. We then discuss news bits such as C3 working with Google Cloud, using Wi-Fi for airport security, my thoughts on the new FitBit Charge 3, the acquisition of the maker of the Vera hub and the acquisition of CE Pro. We also answer a question about tracking when your kids come in and out of the home. This is how I picture myself in the FitBit Charge 3. Not stuck behind my computer screen. Our guest this week is Tyler Baker, the CTO of Foundries.io, a company created to provide continued security for connected devices. Baker explains why Foundries.io exists, how it works and the company’s attempts to become the Red Hat of IoT security software. Unlike some of the recent IoT security platform efforts out there, Foundries.io isn’t linked directly to hardware. You’ll learn more on the show. Enjoy. Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel Guest: Tyler Baker, the CTO of Foundries.io Sponsors: NETGEAR and Afero Why Facebook needs your voice A new type of IoT attack changes how I think about risks 50 ways to track your children Foundries.io is taking open source security and turning it into a service The post Episode 178: Facebook’s smart speaker and a new security startup appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.