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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
S8: E1: Ambient IoT
This episode of IoT Unplugged explores the concept of ambient IoT, a technology designed to power and connect networks of battery-free sensors using energy harvested from the environment. We find out how ambient IoT works, why it matters, and where…
Northern.tech moves into China as IoT firms expand global reach
IoT firms are increasingly expanding beyond their home markets to offer global coverage — driven by both customer demand and data sovereignty laws. As multinational clients scale fleets of connected devices, providers face growing pressure to ensure that data remains…
Experts warn weak passwords and poor security standards for IoT leave businesses exposed ahead of Data Privacy Day
Experts are warning that weak passwords and poor security standards for IoT devices are leaving businesses and consumers increasingly exposed, ahead of Data Privacy Day tomorrow (28th January). The warning comes amid a massive data leak this week, which revealed…
IoT Insider releases first issue of 2026
IoT Insider is pleased to announce the release of its first issue of 2026, delivering an in-depth exploration of the innovations, challenges, and ideas set to shape the IoT industry this year and beyond. Packed with expert commentary, product insights,…
From AI to cleantech: Hustle Awards seek businesses driving real-world tech impact
The Hustle Awards have opened entries for their Most Innovative Tech Award, a category designed to spotlight technology businesses whose products have evolved rapidly and gained traction over the past year. The awards, presented by IOT Insider‘s sister title, Startups…
