May 27, 2016

The sweep of the Internet of Things, garbage cans and all

smart-garbage Who could imagine being wowed by a garbage can? Not much floors us anymore in our age of technological whiz-bang, but I couldn't stop thinking about the lowly garbage can. Embedded with smart sensors, it alerts city workers when it's ready to be emptied, which slashes fuel costs and avoids unnecessary pickups. That may not sound so impressive, but when the dumbest of items gains… Read More

Source: TechCrunch