By Phil Beecher, President/CEO Wi-SUN Alliance Every smart meter, streetlight and environmental sensor connected to a city network creates another potential point of attack. As utilities and municipalities deploy millions of IoT devices, security is becoming just as important as…
KYND joins Anthropic Cyber Verification Programme to advance AI-driven cyber risk
KYND has been accepted into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Programme. Through the programme, KYND gains access to Claude’s frontier AI models for legitimate defensive research, allowing it to assess whether a weakness is genuinely exploitable and giving insurers a sharper basis…
Nearly three-quarters of drivers willing to pay for satellite-connected car
A new study from Viasat has revealed drivers around the world say they regularly experience coverage ‘black spots’ and are willing to pay for satellite-powered services – especially when it comes to safety. The number of ‘connected cars’ has grown…
Beyond Tamagotchi: how AI and IoT are creating connected companions that evolve
The latest generation of connected toys is aiming to do more than entertain. It is designed to remember, adapt and develop relationships with the people who own it. A growing number of companies are betting that artificial intelligence can transform…
The announcement on platform 2 will soon arrive via a new generation of Bluetooth
A new generation of Bluetooth technology is being tested at Bristol Temple Meads railway station, allowing passengers to receive translated and accessible travel information directly through their own connected devices. The trial combines Auracast, a broadcast audio technology built on…
Infineon collaborates with MediaTek to enable future automotive smart cockpit solutions
Infineon Technologies is partnering with MediaTek to enable an advanced AI-driven in-cabin experience in future vehicles. MediaTek has now qualified the Infineon 512Mb Quad SPI NOR Flash, an automotive-grade NOR Flash memory solution, for use in its Dimensity Auto Cockpit…
TfL approves Wayve autonomous vehicles for Uber passenger trials in London
Uber and UK autonomous driving company Wayve have secured approval to begin carrying passengers in London after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire vehicle licences to their fleet of autonomous electric vehicles. The licences cover a number of all-electric…
New LoRa Alliance standards make LoRaWAN deployments faster
The LoRa Alliance took a significant step in achieving effortless, low-touch deployment at scale with new specifications that enable automated device set-up and a new technical document that extends LoRaWAN’s connectivity reach. The two new specifications – TS014 and TS018…
BMW to roll out ultra-wideband technology in 2026 models
BMW Group has chosen NXP Semiconductors’ latest ultra-wideband (UWB) platform for future vehicle programmes, marking the latest step in the automotive industry’s adoption of the wireless technology beyond digital keys into safety and sensing applications. The German carmaker will deploy…
FTTH Council Europe becomes Fibre Council Europe
The FTTH Council Europe announces it rebrand as Fibre Council Europe, opening a new chapter after more than 20 years at the forefront of fibre deployment in Europe. The rebranding reflects an evolution rather than a revolution. The Council’s values…
