Proof of Usefulness Report

IoT Tech News

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+283
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

IoT Tech News is a verified, active B2B publication within the TechForge Media portfolio, operating in a stable but mature niche. While the underlying project is legitimate and functional with established content and advertising, the submission itself was of extremely low quality—featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), generic descriptions, and a lack of verifiable metrics. The score reflects the project's real-world existence and professional utility, heavily penalized for the lack of provided evidence and the lazy submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+345
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+283

Project Details

Project URL
iottechnews.com
Description
IoT Tech News is a practical resource providing news, analysis, and opinion on the developing Internet of Things ecosystem. We take the best research and put our own spin on it, report from the frontline of the industry, and feature contributions from companies driving adoption Head over to the website to subscribe and receive IoT Tech News straight to your inbox: https://iottechnews.com/ IoT Tech News is part of the TechForge Media portfolio - the home of 7 leading technology publications and cutting-edge virtual events covering AI, blockchain, cloud, developer, edge computing, IoT, and telecoms.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline