NXP Semiconductors recently announced that its single-chip NFC and embedded secure element solution, the SN220, has been certified by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) under its CCC Digital Key Certification Programme, launched in December 2023. According to NXP, this certification…
KAGA FEI releases module supporting Matter standard
KAGA FEI, a provider of advanced short-distance wireless modules, has announced the release of the WKR612AA1 processor-integrated Wireless LAN/Bluetooth combo module, designed to support the development of devices compliant with the Matter standard. This Matter-compliant module supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth…
5G driving growth as IoT connectivity market reached $15b in 2023
According to IoT Analytics, the global cellular IoT connectivity market reached a significant milestone, with mobile operators worldwide earning a combined $15 billion from 3.6 billion cellular IoT connections in 2023. This 23% year-on-year growth rate surpassed that of IoT…
TUGE Technologies showcased vSIM at MWC 2024
At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), TUGE Technologies, a firm in Cloud-based communication and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), showcased its innovative vSIM technology. The company presented a range of 5G vSIM-enabled mobile broadband devices, including MiFi, CPE,…
IoT Unplugged: S3:E2 – Developing smart cities of the future
In the latest episode of season 3 of IoT Unplugged, Editor Caitlin Gittins speaks to Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance on how wireless mesh networks are providing a key role in developing the smart cities of the…
5G maritime connectivity concept demonstrated
Latvian mobile innovator and telecom operator LMT, in partnership with Latvian port technical services provider LVR Fleet, has successfully demonstrated a cutting-edge 5G maritime connectivity concept. This demonstration highlighted seamless 5G network connectivity from shore to ship, between ships, and…
FocalPoint finishes development of GNSS receiver
FocalPoint, a UK-based software company specialising in next-generation positioning solutions for mobiles, wearables, and automotive, has completed the development of the world’s first GNSS receiver incorporating its award-winning Supercorrelation technology, according to the company. With the support of NAVISP, FocalPoint…
Kontron partners with Microsoft to offer Windows IoT licensing
Kontron Americas, a provider of IoT solutions and embedded computing technology, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Microsoft to offer Windows IoT licensing to their North American customers. Windows IoT is a suite of operating systems tailored specifically…
Applied Information releases C-V2X technology for emergency services
First responders and transit system operators using optical preemption, an infrared technology developed in the 1970s, can now upgrade their fleets to Applied Information’s cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology. This advancement enables them to request green lights at intersections, thereby reducing response…
Research looks at using AI to identify drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify drug-resistant infections, significantly reducing the time needed for accurate diagnosis. The team illustrated that an algorithm could be trained to correctly identify drug-resistant…
