Internet of Things Devices Still Not Secure; AI Pioneer Minsky Dies

Posted January 26th, 2016 at 11:30 am (UTC-4)
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Today’s Tech Sightings:

FILE - Visitors at the SIdO Connected Business trade show, an event dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), look at displayed products, Lyon, France. (Reuters)

FILE – Visitors at the SIdO Connected Business trade show, an event dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), look at displayed products, Lyon, France. (Reuters)

Forrester: Internet of things Security Years Away From Being Fully-baked

A new report from Forrester Research expresses alarm that the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem has glossed over user security while focusing on analytics and growth. The research, based on 27 companies, says security standards are still non-existent and integration issues between various devices and platforms remain an issue.

Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Marvin Minsky Dies at 88

Marvin Minsky created and advanced artificial intelligence, inventing the first neural network learning machine. He co-founded the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab in 1959 and created some of the earliest robotic hands with tactile sensors. His name may not be as familiar as some computer pioneers, but his influence is undeniable.

Sony Moves PlayStation Unit to US

Sony’s PlayStation video game business is moving to San Mateo, California on April 1 and will be renamed Sony Interactive Entertainment. The new group will also include Sony Network Entertainment International, which deals with the online features of PlayStation. The move reflects the growing importance of the U.S. video game market in driving PlayStation 4 sales.

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Aida Akl
Aida Akl is a journalist working on VOA's English Webdesk. She has written on a wide range of topics, although her more recent contributions have focused on technology. She has covered both domestic and international events since the mid-1980s as a VOA reporter and international broadcaster.

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