Würth Elektronik has broadened its line-up of Adafruit Feather-compatible development boards with the launch of the Daphnis-I FeatherWing, aiming to simplify rapid prototyping for long-range, low-power IoT applications. The new board incorporates the company’s Daphnis-I radio module, which supports the…
Kyocera claims breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication with 5.2 Gbps optical system
Kyocera has unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, a technology it claims could sharply accelerate real-time data transfer for marine research, subsea industrial work, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Japanese technology group said on…
Signify launches DALI sensor to tighten energy control across industrial sites
Signify has expanded its Interact connected lighting platform with a new mains-powered motion and daylight DALI sensor designed to give industrial site managers tighter control over energy use. Announced on 27th November 2025 in Eindhoven, the sensor integrates with a…
Aston University and PPM partner to extend radio-over-fibre technology
Aston University has launched a three-year partnership with Swindon-based Pulse Power & Measurement to advance radio-over-fibre systems, aiming to extend the technology into new commercial sectors and strengthen the UK’s position in high-speed communications. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership, funded by…
RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation
RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…
AI in mobility: Lithuania’s growing hub shows both potential and pitfalls in smart transport
Albert Komar, head of brand at Lithuania-based software company Gurtam, looks at how AI is re-shaping the world of mobility, both in Lithuania and around the world. Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in…
Smart microgrid concepts for cities to be developed
E.ON UK and Hover Energy have announced plans to develop and deploy a series of advanced, smart microgrid projects aiming to meet the growing demand for more affordable and sustainable power in our cities. Hover Energy is a Dallas-based company…
Matter NFC chip streamlines smart-home device integration
STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…
Unlocking innovation: high-performance imaging transforms modern smart lock design
Patrik Jan Spanik, Technical Marketing Analyst, onsemi, discusses how advanced imaging enables biometric smart locks to deliver secure, convenient, and intelligent access for homes. In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge…
Cubic and CarPay-Diem roll out AI-driven in-vehicle payments platform
Cubic, the Dublin-based software-defined vehicle company, has partnered with humorously-named CarPay-Diem to launch its AI-powered in-vehicle payments platform, FleetWallet, across 12 European countries. The agreement will extend FleetWallet to more than 5,300 fuel retailers in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France,…
