That’s why VLANs, or virtual local area networks, are so important in a smart home (or any home, really). With a VLAN, you’re ...

The thing is, you don't need more hardware to create a smarter home. Even with a couple of devices, you can create something ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to accomplish that.

By the end of 2025, researchers anticipate that the number of connected smart devices will reach a staggering 18.8 billion.

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Svetlin Todorov The ...

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Data breaches keep happening, and too often they come down to companies failing to take cybersecurity seriously. Some of the biggest breaches have been caused by negligence, and now there’s another ...

One of the most thorough studies of its type examined the overall amount of IoT data leaking out devices around us. There've been improvements compared with past products, but an awful lot of ...

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected ...

Smart home devices compatible with the Matter standard have garnered most of our attention lately, but the compelling features in the latest generation of Z-Wave chips convinced the IoT developer ...

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