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Why Cybersecurity Will Change the Internet of Things

Why Cybersecurity Will Change the Internet of Things by Anthony Coggine   The Internet of Things has done something truly miraculous. It has allowed us to interact with others in ways we never thought possible before. With the Internet of Things, everything is connecting, communicating, transmitting, and analyzing.    Every object is full of data and ready to share data. The  Internet of Things  is something that has arisen quite naturally as computerization of everyday objects becomes more and more quotidian.   Everything is connected everywhere We’re surrounded by smart. Smartphones, smart TVs, smart toasters, and doorbells. Anything and everything can fit a processing unit inside of it and everyone and everything is connected to the internet.    In the short term, we’ve some immediate returns on productivity. When every smart device is communicating, self-repairing, and learning, things start going a lot smoother. From business processes to managing the home, s
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awards

The Nobels are the originals, of course. Alfred Nobel, the man who invented deadly explosives, decided to try and do something good with all the money he earned, and gave prizes to people who made progress in literature, science, economics and – perhaps most importantly – peace. Not all awards are as noble as the Nobels.  Even though most countries have a system for recognising, honouring and rewarding people who have done something good in their countries, there are now hundreds of awards and awards ceremonies for all kinds of things. The Oscars are probably the most famous, a time for the (mostly) American film industry to tell itself how good it is, an annual opportunity for lots of big stars to give each other awards and make tearful speeches. As well as that there are also the Golden Globes, apparently for the same thing.   But it’s not only films – now there are also Grammies, Brits, the Mercury Prize and the MTV and Q awards for music. In Britain, a writer who wins the B
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yoga

Yoga is becoming more and more popular around the world. What exactly is it, where did it come from and what are the health benefits of doing yoga? Before reading Do the preparation task first. Then read the article and do the exercises. Preparation task Match the definitions (a–h) with the vocabulary (1–8). Vocabulary Definition 1. …… balance 2. …… strength 3. …… flexibility 4. …… concentration 5. …… fitness 6. …… anxiety 7. …… pressure 8. …… stamina a. being able to continue with physical effort for a long time b. being physically healthy c. feeling worried or nervous d. being able to think carefully about what you are doing e. a difficult situation that makes you feel worried f. being able to stand without falling to either side g. being able to bend easily h. being able to do things that take a lot of physical effort Yoga What is yoga? Most people know yoga as a kind of exercise which aims at developing strength and flexibility. To practise yoga, you learn
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UN International Literacy Day

What is UN International Literacy Day? Since 1967, this annual celebration has brought attention to people in the world who don’t know how to read or write. It highlights ways to combat this problem and the huge progress that has been made. Every 8 September, UNESCO holds an awards ceremony in Paris in which prizes are given to individuals and organisations who work hard to increase literacy around the world. How big is the problem? It is estimated that around 14 per cent of the global population is illiterate. Within that statistic, there is some good news and some bad news. On a positive note, the levels of illiteracy have fallen a lot in recent decades (in just 1980, world illiteracy was at 43 per cent!). However, there are still enormous differences between regions. In sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia, illiteracy remains around 30 per cent. What are the consequences of illiteracy? There is a strong connection between illiteracy and poverty. People who can read and w
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What Are Articles?

Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. Consider the following Examples : After  the  long day,  the  cup of tea tasted particularly good. By using the article  the , we’ve shown that it was one specific day that was long and one specific cup of tea that tasted good. After  a  long day,  a  cup of tea tastes particularly good. By using the article  a , we’ve created a general statement, implying that any cup of tea would taste good after any long day. The Definite Article The definite article is the word  the . It limits the meaning of a noun to one particular thing. For example, your friend might ask, “Are you going to  the  party this weekend?” The definite article tells you that your friend is referring to a specific party that both of you know about. The definite article can be used with singular,  plural , or uncountable nouns. Below are  some examples  of the definite article  the  used in context: Please give me  the  hammer. Pl
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