CES 2026: Z-Wave Alliance sees surge in long-range smart home tech

The Z-Wave Alliance said that adoption of its long-range smart home technology is accelerating, as the number of certified Z-Wave Long Range devices available on the market reached 125. Announcing the milestone at the CES technology show in Las Vegas,…

US tech industry adapts to economic headwinds as revenues set to rise in 2026

US consumer technology revenues are set to reach $565bn in 2026, underscoring the sector’s resilience despite mounting tariff pressures and a more uncertain economic backdrop, according to new forecasts from the Consumer Technology Association. The trade body said the industry…

D.O.N targets ageing populations with world’s first belt-based wearable sensor

A Japanese apparel group best known for specialist inner-down clothing is seeking to enter the digital health market with what it says is the world’s first belt-type health-sensing wearable, as technology companies race to develop less intrusive ways of monitoring…

Rohde & Schwarz targets automotive testing demands at CES 2026

Rohde & Schwarz will use CES 2026 to underline the growing role of test and measurement technology in the automotive industry, as manufacturers rework vehicles around electrification, software and advanced connectivity. The Germany-based group said it would present tools designed…

Productronica China to bring Asia’s electronics manufacturing industry back to Shanghai in March 2026

Productronica China is set to return to Shanghai from 25th to 27th March 2026, underscoring the city’s role as a focal point for Asia’s electronics manufacturing industry. The exhibition will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, spanning…

Quectel targets Gulf digital growth with IoT showcase at inaugural MWC Doha

Quectel has set out its ambitions for faster regional growth as it showcased a broad suite of Internet-of-Things technologies at the first edition of MWC Doha, an event intended to become the Middle East’s new hub for digital infrastructure and…

EMASS to showcase ultra-low-power Edge AI at CES 2026

EMASS, the Nanoveu subsidiary focused on next-generation semiconductors, will demonstrate its ECS-DoT system-on-chip (SoC) at CES 2026 in Las Vegas in January, highlighting the potential of milliwatt-class, on-device artificial intelligence. The ECS-DoT platform is designed to deliver always-on AI with…

STMicroelectronics Expands NB-IoT Line-up with New Modules, Enhanced Tools for Developers

STMicroelectronics has expanded its narrowband cellular portfolio with two new NB-IoT modules and an upgraded development ecosystem, aiming to make it easier for manufacturers to design connected devices for industrial, consumer, and public-sector applications. The Geneva-based semiconductor group on 17th…

SpaceX and Starlink chiefs to headline MWC26 as GSMA opens registration for Barcelona showcase

The GSMA has opened registration for MWC26 Barcelona, marking the 20th edition of the world’s largest connectivity conference, to be held from 2nd–5th March 2026 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via. This milestone year will see SpaceX President and COO,…

Rohde & Schwarz unveils next-generation satellite testing systems at Space Tech Expo 2025

Rohde & Schwarz will unveil its latest suite of satellite test and measurement systems at Space Tech Expo 2025, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring the performance and reliability of next-generation satellite technologies. The German electronics group, known for its…