The Internet of Cows

Published: April 18, 2017, 4:14 a.m.

When cows, pigs, and dogs are connected to the internet, it can help their owners keep track of them and manage their health and safety. But the rise of wearable tech for animals—and a lack of digital protections to go with it—means these animals could become targets for hackers. That's a problem for everything from the stability of streaming video sites to your own home security. The Internet of Cows is episode 11 of Menagerie, a podcast about animals, their stories, and how we interact with them.