Kyocera Corporation has achieved what it claims to be the world’s fastest short-range underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC), reaching speeds of 750 Mbps with no latency during offshore trials off Numazu City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture. The trials, using blue…
Inside SGP.32: The new GSMA standard powering secure, efficient, and interoperable IoT devices
Saïd Gharout, VP for Standardisation at Kigen and Chair of the GMSA Working Group on eSim Standards, explains how the SGP.32 standard came about and why it represents a transformative step in enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable connectivity for the…
OQ Technology joins global satellite alliance to push direct-to-device 5G standards
Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry body working to develop standards for direct-to-device (D2D) Internet of Things (IoT) and other Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies. The MSSA, founded in February 2024, aims…
Nordic Semiconductor debuts software SIM to shrink and simplify cellular IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor has introduced a software-based integrated SIM (iSIM) for its nRF91 Series of cellular IoT modules, aiming to simplify device design and manufacturing while improving durability and reducing costs. The new system, called nuSIM, replaces physical SIM cards and…
AMD and Ericsson Join Forces to Deliver Greener, More Efficient 5G Networks
AMD and Ericsson have deepened their partnership to develop more energy-efficient and scalable 5G network infrastructure, in a move aimed at helping telecom operators reduce costs and meet sustainability targets while expanding digital services. The Swedish telecoms group has validated…
Synaptics partners with Google to bring AI processing to the Edge
Synaptics has announced a new family of Edge AI processors aimed at powering the next generation of smart, connected devices, as the US semiconductor group expands its push into artificial intelligence. The Astra SL2600 series is designed to offer high…
German startup eleQtron replaces lasers with microwaves in energy-efficient quantum breakthrough
A German startup has unveiled a new approach to quantum computing that replaces traditional laser-based control with microwave radiation, significantly reducing energy use and system complexity. EleQtron, a spin-off from the University of Siegen, has integrated Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)…
S7: E6: Driving smart buildings forwards
In the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, Kal Shadam, Senior Vice President of Sales, EMEA at EnOcean, explores how energy-harvesting technology is transforming the smart building landscape, driving sustainability, and redefining operational efficiency across industries. Founded in Munich in 2001,…
From tablets to trucks: Fortifying the supply chain with automated fleet diagnostics
Automated fleet diagnostics enhance supply chain resilience, writes DJ Oreb, President of Managed Services at DMI Efficient supply chains keep our communities running. Billions of metric tons ship each year to keep shelves stocked and operations humming. The American Trucking…
Analog Devices launches Power Studio to accelerate complex power system design
Analog Devices, the US-based semiconductor manufacturer, has unveiled a new suite of design tools aimed at simplifying and accelerating the development of increasingly complex power systems. The company’s latest offering, ADI Power Studio, brings together a group of products that…
