Wiliot has announced that its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform have earned a spot on TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2023.
At the heart of Wiliot’s success lies IoT Pixels: tiny, self-powered computing devices that come at low cost. These IoT Pixels possess the...
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced the release of Matter 1.2, the second update to the Matter standard.
Matter 1.2 – now available for device manufacturers and platforms – brings a slew of enhancements, including nine new device types, core specification...
Amazon has announced the expansion of its Prime Air drone package delivery system to international locations.
Starting in late 2024, customers in the UK, Italy, and a third undisclosed city in the US will have the option to receive their packages via drones.
The current...
The UK Government is boosting innovation in cyber-physical infrastructure by awarding £200,000 to the X-Catapult Consortium. This initiative aims to create a vibrant community of tech experts, bridging the gap between industry, academia, and the public sector.
The funding, a result...
Nokia, BT, and MediaTek have successfully concluded trials of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology. The trials, conducted at BT Group’s Adastral Park site, are a step forward in simplifying and advancing connectivity for IoT devices.
RedCap was introduced in 3GPP Release 17 and...
Smart mobility firm Cruise is aiming to improve safety by enhancing how its robotaxis handles interactions with emergency vehicles.
Cruise has amassed a wealth of data of over five million miles of driverless journeys that it uses to demonstrate the capacity of autonomous vehicles to...
BT has unveiled the UK's first “Drone SIM,” promising to revolutionise beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations nationwide.
The solution functions at altitude through the EE network and offers unlimited data plans and continuous connectivity in the sky—setting the...
Eseye’s latest State of IoT Adoption report has exposed that “sub-standard connectivity” is jeopardising project success for enterprises.
The study, conducted by independent research organisation Opinion Matters, involved 1,009 senior decision-makers in the UK and US across...
Amine El Ammari, VP of Global Business Development at Thuraya, presented an informative session at IoT Tech Expo Europe on how satellites enable truly global connectivity.
Thuraya is a leading player in the satellite industry, ranking among the top 10 operators worldwide. The company...
In a recent interview at IoT Tech Expo Europe, Violeta Mitsova, the co-founder of MClimate, shed light on the company's approach to designing sustainable and efficient smart building solutions. Focusing on LoRaWAN technology, MClimate pioneers a path towards energy-efficient, secure, and easily...
Oleg Polovynko, CIO of Kyiv City Council, addressed IoT Tech Expo Europe attendees in a humbling session titled "Maintaining Connectivity in a Time of War".
During his session, Polovynko provided valuable insights into how the Ukrainian capital has leveraged digital solutions to cope...
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned that DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks orchestrated through IoT botnets are in high demand among hackers, as the company outlines a ‘thriving underground economy on the dark web focused on IoT-related services.’
Kaspersky issued a...
The Things Industries and EchoStar have announced a collaboration to bring hybrid satellite and LoRa IoT solutions to businesses across Europe.
The strategic partnership combines EchoStar's robust satellite IoT capabilities with The Things Stack, a dependable cloud-based LoRaWAN...
Virgin Media O2 aims to revolutionise rural agriculture with its "Connected Farm of the Future" initiative, in partnership with Cannon Hall Farm located in Barnsley.
In an effort to eliminate connectivity challenges across Cannon Hall Farm's sprawling 126-acre estate – including...
Smart street lights capable of charging electric vehicles and enhancing wireless coverage are slated to grace towns and cities across the UK.
Amidst the surging demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly eyeing the potential of lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV columns,...
IoT Now has released a CEO’s guide to IoT Tech Expo Europe 2023, featuring a wide range of insights and news from across the IoT realm.
Featured in this guide:
EDITOR’S COMMENT – George Malim delves into how IoT technologists can gain a second-mover...
According to the most recent report from IoT Analytics, the number of global IoT connections grew by 18% in 2022, to 14.3 billion active IoT endpoints. By the end of 2023, the research firm expects the number of connected IoT devices globally to move up a further 16%.
In short, if you...
MTN South Africa has inked a multi-year agreement with Eseye, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider.
The announcement is set to reshape the landscape of IoT connectivity in the region—bolstering capabilities and providing innovative solutions to MTN South Africa’s 36.5...
A report from analyst firm Beecham Research, a specialist in the IoT market, highlights the success of LoRaWAN.
LoRaWAN has surpassed its competitors by a considerable margin, with shipments of LoRa chipsets outpacing others by more than two to one. In fact, the report boldly...
Affectiva, a subsidiary of Smart Eye, has unveiled a new attention metric integrated into its cloud-based Emotion AI platform.
The new metric advances the field of viewer attention measurement, catering to brands, advertisers, entertainment companies, and market researchers. Powered...
General Motors' Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck are on the cusp of mass-producing the Cruise Origin, a driverless vehicle designed to transport up to six passengers.
Cruise is GM's self-driving subsidiary headquartered in San Francisco, which already operates in several cities...
UPS has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) package deliveries using Matternet’s M2 Drone.
The approval signifies a significant milestone for drone delivery services in the United States—granting UPS the...
In an era where technology permeates every facet of our lives, even our trusty automobiles have not been spared from the invasive reach of data collection.
A recent study conducted by Mozilla, the renowned nonprofit organisation dedicated to internet privacy, has shed light on the...
Sometimes, not everything that is free in life is actually beneficial. While we all appreciate a good deal, there are times when you must pay for certain things. However, some freebies are genuinely valuable and worth taking advantage of. And do you know who could benefit from such freebies?...
IoT solutions provider Haltian has unveiled a new innovation designed to redefine the way businesses manage and oversee their assets and inventory.
Known as the Haltian Inventory Tracking Solution (HITS), the asset-tracking system aims to improve efficiencies for industries ranging...
Samsung aims to elevate smart homes by revamping its AI-powered voice assistant Bixby with generative AI.
During its recent IFA 2023 press conference, Samsung unveiled its plans to breathe new life into Bixby by upgrading it with advanced generative AI capabilities that will feature...
Philips Hue maker Signify announced during the IFA tech show that compatibility with the Matter smart home standard will rollout this month.
The significance of this update cannot be overstated. Smart home owners have long grappled with the compatibility issues that arise when their...
Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D have combined their expertise to showcase the potential of 5G, AI, and IoT solutions in transforming manufacturing.
A private 5G infrastructure trial was conducted at Hitachi Astemo Americas' electric motor vehicle...
Asimily has released a report delving into the intricate challenges faced by healthcare delivery organisations (HDOs) when it comes to safeguarding their Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from cyber threats.
HDOs are grappling with a myriad of issues, chiefly the fact that...
In a bold move that has ignited discussions around the globe, China is considering the expansion of its real-world social credit system into the realm of virtual online worlds and metaverses.
The controversial proposal, titled "Digital Identity System," has been crafted by the...
