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…
Waymo defends cautious response to San Francisco blackout while pledging fleet-wide updates
A widespread power outage that plunged nearly one-third of San Francisco into darkness earlier this month has become an unexpected stress test for the city’s rapidly expanding robotaxi industry, raising questions about how autonomous fleets cope when urban infrastructure fails…
IoT Insider Digital Magazine – December 2025
This issue focuses on the fast evolving world of cyber security, exploring the shifts in the way data is handled, analysed, and protected as devices become ever more intelligent – and more vulnerable to attack. To explore these themes, we’ve…
Reeves’ Budget offers tech ambition, but IoT leaders warn of investment gaps
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget delivered a blend of ambition and restraint that has left the UK’s IoT and wider technology sectors weighing both its immediate implications and its long-term direction. While the government reaffirmed its desire to position the…
Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth
The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…
It’s not you, it’s your Alexa: Eve’s journey to bridge the smart home divide between Android and iOS
Imagine the scene: you are finally ready to move in with the love of your life. You pack up your things, step over the threshold of her beautifully automated home, and reach for your phone to turn on the lights.…
