This week’s Smart World Series features a crop of new smart trees growing in Dubai, smart beds for teens, a device-charging briefcase, new developer tools for the Internet of Things (IoT) and more.

For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world.  Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds up the top news trends regarding smart homes and cars, smart data centers and IT, smart infrastructure and all things related to the Internet of Things.

New for IoT builders: Cloud-based dev kit, wireless building blocks

Developers now have an abundance of choices when it comes to tools for designing and building IoT products and applications, and new options just keep on coming.

For starters, CentraLite Systems, Inc. launched its IoT development kit Jilia on Kickstarter, Inc., which is a simple API framework to make the development process easier. Additionally, Sam Labs Ltd. collaborated with Map Project Office for IoT building blocks, and last week also saw the release of Thread, a new IP-based wireless networking protocol designed for low-power connected products in the home.

Read more about these IoT development tools in our Smart DevOps roundup.

Control Nest through ADT app in first-ever security-smart home team up

Home automation and security company ADT Corp. has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Nest Labs, Inc.

The partnership will integrate the Nest Learning Thermostat to ADT’s system, allowing its customers to control the smart thermostat using the updated ADT Pulse app.

Read more about this collaboration here.

Smart beds for teens, programmable bracelets teach girls to code

Legion Concept has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its ultimate device-charging briefcase that will help people who are always on the go.

Also featured in this roundup is the SleepIQ Kids Bed, which not only helps kids sleep better but also keeps the monsters away, and Jewelbots, a new friendship bracelet that teaches girls how to code.

Read more about these ingenious products in our Smart Living roundup.

Designer herb box customizes pills, orders its own refills

Health and fitness is becoming more connected thanks to innovations like the RightCare Touch app, which connects hospitals and patients for continuous monitoring and care plan adherence.

Also featured in this roundup is FitNatic, Inc.’s Nourish Wi-Fi enabled vitamin and supplement dispenser, and the new Moov Now from Moov, Inc., which is smaller and has a sporty design.

Read more about these health and fitness products in our Smart Health roundup.

IoT takes to the skies: More personalized experiences for passengers

Airports and planes are getting in on the IoT program, as we may soon be facing no more lost luggage as early as 2018 thanks to beacon technology. Other upgrades we may soon enjoy are robot car valets, better in-flight entertainment and improved security at airports with the use of facial recognition technology.

Read more about these airport upgrades here.

Akana adds deep analytics to its API management platform

Akana, Inc. has long been in the API business, and now it’s proving that old dogs can learn new tricks. Akana has revealed that it has added an analytics framework to its SOA Software. Called Envision, it is a major expansion upon existing monitoring capabilities of its platform for the enterprise.

Read more about Akana’s new analytics framework here.

Smart trees grow in Dubai

Dubai is sprouting Smart Palms in its streets that not only deliver information to people, but also provide shade, a place to sit, a way to charge devices and WiFi connection to the Internet.

Also featured in this roundup is a $36 million investment in Light Sensory Networks, as well as Camgian Microsystems Corp. landing a new contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to power smart cities.

Read more about these innovations in our Smart City roundup.

IoT development gets immersive with ‘boot camp’

Developing IoT apps and products gets fun (and a little intense) with a new and immersive boot camp from Arrow Electronics Inc. that will help developers get their ideas off the ground.

Also featured in this roundup is the rollout of HYPR Corp.’s biometric SDK and Numerex Corp.’s partnership with RTC Manufacturing, Inc. to make schools safer.

Read more about these developments in our second Smart DevOps roundup.

Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries and innovations in the world of smart and connected things.

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