HaiLa and Uni of Washington will develop backscatter technology

HaiLa Technologies, a company specialising in ultra-low-power radio technologies for IoT, has announced a licence agreement with the University of Washington (UW) to develop and commercialise an innovative backscatter technology aimed at reducing power consumption in wireless communications. Under this…

NFC charging emerging as a transformative technology

Near-field communication (NFC) charging is offering a solution to one of the most persistent challenges in IoT; power autonomy. NFC as a technology can transmit power as well as data. As IoT devices grow across different sectors from consumer wearables…

Lack of quality data threatens AI boom, says ODI

The Open Data Institute’s (ODI’s) latest white paper, ‘Building a Better Future with Data and AI’ highlights major deficiencies in the UK’s technological infrastructure that jeopardise the anticipated benefits for individuals, society, and the economy from the AI surge. The…

SensiML introduces genAI feature for IoT Edge devices

SensiML, a subsidiary of QuickLogic, has unveiled a new generative AI feature to enhance its Data Studio application, used for dataset management in IoT Edge devices. This capability enables embedded device developers to leverage text-to-speech (TTS) and AI voice generation…

Mouser shares insight in wireless networking hub

Mouser Electronics, a NPI distributor renowned for its extensive selection of semiconductors and electronic components, offers engineers a wealth of resources on networking standards through its comprehensive wireless networking content hub. In an age of increased connectivity, these standards are…

Protolabs and Mindsett create asset monitoring device

Protolabs, a provider of rapid manufacturing for low-volume 3D printed, CNC-machined, sheet metal, and injection-moulded custom parts for prototyping, has announced a collaboration with the UK’s rapidly growing facilities management company, Mindsett, to create PRISM, an intelligent asset monitoring device.…

What is Zigbee? Investigating the wireless mesh network standard

The Zigbee protocol is a low-power, wireless mesh network that was introduced as a standard in the early noughties by the then Zigbee Alliance, now the Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA). The protocol has had a significant impact in the IoT…

£500k investment will see Boldyn Networks establish 5G Innovation Lab

Boldyn Networks is establishing a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab that is poised to transform the Port of Blyth into the North East’s leading technology hub and offer unparalleled access to 5G technology for regional industries. Boldyn Networks will create…

Infineon launches kit to accelerate development of IoT applications

Infineon Technologies has announced the launch of a comprehensive evaluation kit tailored for embedded, Edge AI, and Machine Learning (ML) system designs. The new PSoC 6 AI Evaluation Kit equips users with the necessary tools to develop intelligent consumer, smart…

Kontron and Amarisoft to provide “off the shelf private 5G solutions

Kontron, a global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has announced a partnership with Amarisoft, a 4G/5G software technology provider, to facilitate the deployment of private 5G solutions for the defence and security sectors. This collaboration integrates Kontron’s…