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…
Royal Academy of Engineering calls for urgent action on greener AI
The Royal Academy of Engineering has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could undermine the UK’s net-zero ambitions unless policymakers act swiftly to improve transparency, data standards, and environmental oversight of the technology. Speaking at the First Friday…
The future of wireless communications: Mobile Test Summit 2025
Rohde & Schwarz has announced that this year’s Mobile Test Summit will be an online, multi-session event catering to two major time zones. Wireless communications professionals are invited to register for individual sessions on the Rohde & Schwarz website. The…
MediaTek targets European IoT growth with NVIDIA collaboration and AI-focused strategy
MediaTek is betting big on artificial intelligence to fuel the next wave of growth in the Internet of Things, pairing its chip design expertise with NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem to power smarter, faster, and more efficient connected devices. The Taiwanese semiconductor…
Edinburgh firm Sofant unveils energy-saving beamforming chip for next-generation wireless systems
Sofant Technologies, the Edinburgh-based wireless communications company, has unveiled what it describes as a world-first demonstration of a fully functioning Ka-band transmit array powered by its proprietary RF MEMS beamforming integrated circuit. The milestone, announced at the Tech Tour Defence…
UK defence and cyber chiefs call on IoT industry to take lead in securing national resilience
UK defence and cyber security leaders have urged the IoT industry to play a central role in strengthening the nation’s digital defences, warning that the boundary between commercial technology and national security has all but disappeared. At the IoT Security…
Smart City Expo 2025 to put artificial intelligence at the heart of urban transformation
Artificial intelligence will take a central role at this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, as policymakers, technology firms, and urban planners examine how digital tools can accelerate the shift towards more efficient and sustainable cities. The event,…
EDMA urges firms to prioritise data culture as AI adoption rises
Organisations must prioritise data standards and culture if they are to unlock value from artificial intelligence, industry experts said at a London conference on Monday. Speaking at Data Making a Difference, an event series organised by data quality firm Datactics,…
