The misuse of social media, the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence, and the urgent need for governance in the digital sphere were the key themes discussed at the Tech Show London in the London Docklands today. Speakers including Baroness Martha…
Blockchain for IoT security: Japanese researchers speed up connected devices without compromising safety
Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to unlock the potential of using blockchain security in IoT devices, enabling faster, more reliable communication across connected machines. The team at Chiba University developed a lightweight peer-selection algorithm, Dual Perigee,…
Businesses warned of “harvest now, decrypt later” threat in IoT Insider quantum webinar
IoT Insider is to host its first webinar covering the emerging cyber security risks facing connected devices and industrial systems. The free online event, titled Protecting Businesses Against the Quantum Threat, will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
