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Bringing over two decades in journalism, Lucy Barnard has reported on everything from London’s property chessboard to Abu Dhabi’s vertical ambitions — and always delivered the story before deadline. Lucy is interested in how technology intersects with major global challenges, from climate change to gender equality and social justice. She believes innovation isn’t just about efficiency or convenience—it’s a powerful tool for building a fairer, more sustainable world.

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 from ambient indoor light, including low-intensity LED sources. Its new system, LAYER V2.0, now claims a 30% improvement in performance under real-world indoor lighting conditions. IoT Insider spoke with Jérôme Vernet, VP Strategy and co-founder of Dracula Technologies, to learn more about the technology and its potential applications.
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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…

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. The discussion centres on how ambient IoT works, why it matters, and where it is already being applied, particularly in retail, logistics, manufacturing, and other asset-intensive industries. The guest is Gian Paolo Marino, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at US-based wireless power specialist Energous, who brings over 25 years of experience in semiconductors, systems, and industrial Internet of Things applications.
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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…

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 local, comply with regional regulations, and maintain secure, reliable operations.
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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 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.
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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 is pleased to announce the release of its February 2026 issue, delivering an in-depth exploration of the innovations, challenges, and ideas set to shape the IOT industry in 2026 and beyond.
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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,…

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.
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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…

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.
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Security in IoT: Report finds that half of IoT manufacturers offer no way to report flaws

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…

eff Bezos’s 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, will consist of over 5,400 satellites—5,280 in low Earth orbit (LEO) and 128 in medium Earth orbit (MEO)—promising symmetrical speeds of up to 6 terabits per second.
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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,…

The European Commission has unveiled its 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 is intended to create a single market for digital infrastructure and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the digital economy.
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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,…

The WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook, released last week, warns that criminals using AI tools could increasingly target IoT networks—from industrial robots and smart factories to healthcare sensors and autonomous logistics systems.
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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…

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