More than half of all consumer IoT manufacturers provide no method for security researchers to report flaws, leaving millions of connected devices potentially exposed, a new report has found. The 2025 Copper Horse study, now in its eighth year, analysed…
TeraWave explained: Jeff Bezos’s new satellite network and the growing demand for LEO connectivity
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has announced that his space company Blue Origin is entering the high-capacity satellite internet market with TeraWave, a network designed specifically for enterprises, data centres, and government clients. The project, scheduled to begin deploying in late 2027,…
What is in the EC’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) and does it do enough?
The European Commission today approved the long-awaited Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major overhaul of EU telecom rules aimed at modernising connectivity and fostering investment in fibre and 5G networks. The legislation, which replaces the old European Electronic Communications Code,…
What are the biggest IoT security challenges of 2026?
Global cyber risks tied to connected devices and autonomous systems are emerging as one of the most pressing near-term threats heading into 2026, according to the World Economic Forum. The WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook, released last week, warns that criminals…
Can NVIDIA’s Alpamayo teach cars to reason?
What is reasoning? For many, it’s a word redolent of cryptic picture puzzles and fiendish maths tests designed to get you into grammar school. Until recently, machines weren’t expected to reason at all—they simply followed instructions. Now that’s beginning to…
What is microsegmentation and will it work on my IOT fleet?
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…
