Facebook Parse adds SDKs for IoT's big names

Facebook has announced that its Parse project has been expanded with new SDKs for silicon vendors like Broadcom, Intel, Texas Instruments, and Atmel. The free content ad network bought Parse in 2013. At that time, the company's business was providing the back end to a claimed 500,000 mobile apps, and in March, Facebook …

[Mephistro]

As if IoT wasn't dangerous enough by itself...

... now Farcebook want's to control it.

"I don't want to live on this planet anymore!"

[Mark 85]

Re: As if IoT wasn't dangerous enough by itself...

Let me know when the train is leaving... I want to be on it also as long as there's no IoT controlling it. This sends shivers up and down my spine. I think I need to stockpile a few appliances that are pre-IoT, and some light bulbs, just in case.

[Mark 65]

Re: As if IoT wasn't dangerous enough by itself...

I shudder to think why you'd want any connection between your fridge, light bulb, pisspot etc and Facebook. Still, could make for some interesting wall comments.

[Anonymous Coward]

Re: As if IoT wasn't dangerous enough by itself...

"I shudder to think why you'd want any connection between your fridge, light bulb, pisspot etc and Facebook. Still, could make for some interesting wall comments."

So you can update your status to indicate you're having a dump, of course!

[VinceH]

Re: As if IoT wasn't dangerous enough by itself...

"I don't want to live on this planet anymore!"

And if you're careful - avoiding iOUT* rubbish where you can, not connecting things when they can't be avoided, actively blocking them if necessary - then as far as Facebook et al will know, you aren't living on this planet.

^{* Internet of Unwanted Things.}

[deive]

"The Register can't help but wonder how many developers will take that advice to make design and test simpler, and forget to add security before they ship."

...

Not convinced that any dev using FB is going to be aware of security in the first place!

[Jagged]

I can't understand why anyone would want Facebook let alone an IoT connected to Facebook, so I am sure it will be a massive success :(