Here at the 4 maturity levels of IoT, and what they mean for organizations: Level 1: Data Generation and Ingestion. What is it about: In level 1, organizations begin projects to generate and collect IoT data. Level 2: First Analytics. … Continue reading →

There are many ways that enterprises can leverage IoT technologies. IoT forms the basis for smart cities that are being planned across the world. There are four levels of IoT implementation happening today. What are the 6 levels of IoT? … Continue reading →

Smart Cities Smart surveillance, automated transportation, smarter energy management systems, water distribution, urban security and environmental monitoring all are examples of internet of things applications for smart cities. What are the application of IoT? IoT applications run on IoT devices … Continue reading →

According to an infographic released by UPS, the sensors capture more than 200 data points for each vehicle in a fleet of more than 80,000 every day. How do sensors collect data? The more common way of getting data out … Continue reading →

Regarding problems with daisy chaining, this statement is made: “Most power strips or surge protectors are approved for providing power to a maximum of four or six individual items. Is it OK to daisy chain surge protectors? There is absolutely … Continue reading →

There’s also a difference in how long Philips Hue lights of different generations last. First-generation smart lights last up to 15,000 hours, while second- and third-generation lights last up to 25,000 hours. Are hue lights a fire hazard? First of … Continue reading →

The 2015-2016 tests showed clearly the lion is the most intelligent feline. The Scientific American test is easy to find on the internet. Plus, there was not long ago a two-part series on the lion’s IQ showing they are brainier … Continue reading →

Machines have long been able to appear as if they have emotional feelings, but now machines are also being programmed to learn when and how to display emotion in ways that enable the machine to appear empathetic or otherwise emotionally … Continue reading →

8 Signs of Bad Wiring Frequently tripped circuit breakers. Flickering or dimming lights. Buzzing or crackling sounds. Frayed wires. Aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring. Warm or vibrating spots on outlets or walls. Smoke coming from outlets or appliances. Burning smells or … Continue reading →

How to Check an Electric Meter to See If It Is Working Correctly Examine your electric meter. You will see a set of dials that have numbers from 0-to-9. Turn off all the appliances in your home. Turn off power … Continue reading →

Smith® Signature Series™ Water Heaters. MOORESVILLE, N.C. , April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Lowe’s announced today the introduction of A. O. Smith Signature Series water heaters now available exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com. Are reliance and … Continue reading →

Table 1 – Top U.S. Water Heater Manufacturers Supplier Location Annual Sales General Electric (GE) Boston, MA $121.61 billion Whirlpool Benton Harbor, MI $21.25 billion Carrier Corporation Indianapolis, IN $8.9 billion State Industries Ashland City, TN $225 million Are there … Continue reading →

One of the most common reasons for a hot water heater to make a hissing sound is because condensation is coming into contact with a hot surface. This sound will often occur after a long shower or when the dishwasher … Continue reading →

Whistling or squealing water pipes results from water being forced through a smaller opening than the plumbing components were designed for. This is often due to: water pressure too high, wear & tear on plumbing components, water mineral build-up from … Continue reading →

The bottom line. No evidence suggests that carbonated or sparkling water is bad for you. It’s not that harmful to dental health, and it seems to have no effect on bone health. Interestingly, a carbonated drink may even enhance digestion … Continue reading →