With organisations under increasing pressure to secure growing numbers of connected devices, cybersecurity firms are deploying an increasingly sophisticated arsenal to protect them. One such measure, microsegmentation – isolating devices and limiting communication to reduce the impact of breaches –…
What is eRedCap and how can it persuade IoT fleet operators to adopt 5G?
Back in the days before the pandemic when the big telecoms companies started rolling out 5G, big promises were made regarding the benefits the upgrade would provide to IOT devices. Faster speeds and ultra-low latency, we were told, would enable…
What does ‘Internet of Things’ mean in 2026?
Long associated with fridges that text you when you run out of milk and watches that count the number of steps you take, the Internet of Things has changed almost beyond recognition since the term was popularised a decade ago.…
A tablet that can report being swallowed: the tiny tech inside MIT’s ‘smart pill’
Imagine this: you reach for your daily medication, but then get distracted by a call, a message, or a cat demanding attention—and suddenly you can’t remember whether you actually swallowed it. For millions of people on long-term treatments, this small…
Why the smart home of the future will include robots doing the housework
Whether it’s Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons or Herbie in The Fantastic Four, popular culture has long imagined a future where household chores are handled by tireless mechanical helpers. For decades, those visions felt firmly rooted in fiction. At…
What is Vodafone’s Internet of Things Business and why has it set up an American division?
Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, spun out from the main Vodafone Group in 2024, is focused on connecting and managing global networks of devices across industries. From autonomous vehicles to medical implants, the platform allows companies to monitor, control,…
From niche to mainstream: how smart rings are outshining smartwatches in 2026
Worn by Kim Kardashian, Prince Harry, Lewis Hamilton, and the England men’s football team in Euro 2024, it seems smart rings are finally having a moment in 2026. After more than a decade as a niche curiosity, manufacturers say smart…
From trolley to template: The rise of facial recognition technology in British supermarkets
For shoppers frequenting the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Sydenham, south London, over the festive period, there was the usual seasonal battle to pile trolleys high with Christmas treats and manoeuvre them through crowds of families doing the same thing. What few…
Scientists develop implant that lets the brain ‘feel’ artificial signals
State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help amputees to regain the use of their arms and legs – but what if they could be imbued with “feeling”? Scientists at Northwestern University say they have taken a step towards that goal with a…
Explainer: what are Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections (mHCs) and why will they be important in 2026?
If you haven’t heard of Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections — mHC for short — you’re not alone. They sounds complicated, but the idea behind them could be a game-changer for AI in IoT this year. The term comes from Chinese AI giant…
