Lucy Barnard
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Bringing over two decades in journalism, Lucy Barnard has reported on everything from London’s property chessboard to Abu Dhabi’s vertical ambitions — and always delivered the story before deadline. Lucy is interested in how technology intersects with major global challenges, from climate change to gender equality and social justice. She believes innovation isn’t just about efficiency or convenience—it’s a powerful tool for building a fairer, more sustainable world.

Researchers in China have unveiled an optical device that can generate and switch between electric and magnetic “vortex” light patterns, a breakthrough that could bolster the reliability of next-generation terahertz wireless communications.
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Chinese researchers create switchable light vortices for next-generation terahertz networks

Researchers in China have unveiled an optical device that can generate and switch between electric and magnetic “vortex” light patterns, a breakthrough that could bolster the reliability of next-generation terahertz wireless communications. The device produces structured light vortices, known as…

Network operators around the world are racing to adapt as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites prepare to reshape global connectivity.
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2026 is the year LEO satellites will really take off, MTN says

Network operators around the world are racing to adapt as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites prepare to reshape global connectivity. With new constellations from Amazon, Starlink, and OneWeb coming online, telcos say 2026 is shaping up as a landmark year…

The skies above Earth are filling fast. With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned by China, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, the radio frequency bands that allow them to communicate are under increasing strain. The congestion is already causing interference that disrupts Earth imaging and astronomical research. One European start-up believes it has found a solution: Astrolight, a Lithuanian space-tech company, is developing laser-based communication systems that can transmit vastly more data, immune to interference, and potentially unlock a new era of high-speed, secure satellite connectivity.
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Astrolight: Is light the future of next-generation satellite communications?

The skies above Earth are filling fast. With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned by China, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, radio frequency bands are creaking under the pressure, disrupting everything from Earth imaging to astronomy. One European start-up believes it…

From Rugby Fields to Airplanes: How Transatel Secures Life-Critical IoT Networks Exclusive interview with Cédric Jarkovsky on public-to-private connectivity, eSIMs, and AI-driven security.
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From rugby fields to airplanes: how Transatel secures life-critical IoT networks

For most consumers, a weak mobile signal is a familiar annoyance — the frozen screen, the failed payment, the dropped call at the wrong moment. For some, however, it can be a matter of life and death. So says Cédric…

Myriota's new Chief Operating Officer says satellite IoT's biggest opportunities lie in verticals underserved by cellular. George Kanuck, the Australian satellite IoT connectivity company's newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, told IoT Insider: “Low-cost services and long-life devices unlock connectivity for low-value assets that previously weren’t viable to track. This aligns price with asset worth and positions us for rapid adoption in industrial markets worldwide.”
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New Myriota COO highlights untapped industrial opportunities in satellite IoT

Myriota‘s new Chief Operating Officer says satellite IoT’s biggest opportunities lie in verticals underserved by cellular. George Kanuck, the Australian satellite IoT connectivity company’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, told IoT Insider: “Low-cost services and long-life devices unlock connectivity for…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces at an unprecedented pace. But along with its productivity benefits comes a new challenge for companies: shadow AI.
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AGAT CEO interview: what is ‘Shadow AI’ and why is it a problem?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces at an unprecedented pace. But along with its productivity benefits comes a new challenge for companies: shadow AI. Shadow AI refers to the unauthorised use of AI applications by employees—a more specific version of shadow…

Eurostar is on track to become a Dubai-style fully automated service, as the international train network operator looks to transform its fleet into software-defined trains.
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Switching Gears: Eurostar moves towards predictive and driverless operations

Eurostar is on track to become a Dubai-style fully automated service, as the international train network operator looks to transform its fleet into software-defined trains. That was the message to delegates at the IoT Expo in London this week as…

As agentic artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to deployment, business leaders are being urged to focus less on whether to adopt the technology, and more on how they do so.
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UK AI chief: what tech leaders need to know about scaling agentic AI responsibly

As agentic AI moves from experimentation to deployment, business leaders are being urged to think less about whether to adopt the technology, and more about how they do so. Speaking at the AI and Big Data Expo, part of the…

Amid declining traditional car revenues, Tesla is signalling a dramatic transformation: from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a networked ecosystem of autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, energy assets, and AI-driven services. The company’s Q4 2025 earnings call provided a front-row view of this shift, with Elon Musk, CFO Vaibhav Taneja, and other executives outlining a vision where Tesla operates as much as an Internet-of-Things (IoT) company as it does an automaker.
IoT Insights
How Tesla is becoming an IoT powerhouse

Amid declining traditional car revenues, Tesla this week signalled a dramatic transformation: from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a networked ecosystem of autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, energy assets, and AI-driven services. The company’s Q4 2025 earnings call provided a front-row…

When French technology company Dracula Technologies showcased its new generation of indoor photovoltaic cells at CES earlier this month, it signalled a potential step forward in powering battery-free connected devices. The company has made a name for itself generating electricity from ambient indoor light, including low-intensity LED sources. Its new system, LAYER V2.0, now claims a 30% improvement in performance under real-world indoor lighting conditions. IoT Insider spoke with Jérôme Vernet, VP Strategy and co-founder of Dracula Technologies, to learn more about the technology and its potential applications.
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Inside the technology behind Dracula Technologies’ latest indoor energy-harvesting system

When French technology company Dracula Technologies showcased its new generation of indoor photovoltaic cells at CES earlier this month, it signalled a potential step forward in powering battery-free connected devices. The company has made a name for itself generating electricity…

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