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…

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…