BYD has partnered with Australian connected vehicle technology provider Intelematics to introduce advanced emergency call capabilities across its vehicle range, beginning with the newly launched Sealion 8 SUV. The agreement will see Intelematics’ connected car platform integrated into BYD vehicles…
Digi bets on peer-to-peer architecture to simplify industrial remote access
Digi International has launched a new remote access capability designed to give industrial and enterprise users direct access to Edge devices without relying on traditional VPNs or Cloud-based traffic relays. The US connectivity specialist said its new Digi Remote Reach…
Imec unveils world’s first IEEE 802.15.4ab UWB receiver
The Belgian research institute imec has unveiled what it says is the world’s first narrowband receiver chip compliant with the upcoming IEEE 802.15.4ab ultra-wideband (UWB) standard, a development that could significantly extend the range and reliability of next-generation positioning and…
OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany to trial direct-to-device satellite connectivity using mobile spectrum
European satellite operator OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany say they are preparing to conduct what they describe as the first live demonstration by a European satellite company of two-way direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications using terrestrial mobile spectrum and standard consumer…
Driverless taxi rollout raises concerns over future of UK cabbies
Plans to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services to London have prompted renewed concerns over the future of taxi and private hire drivers, with the GMB union warning that hundreds of thousands of jobs could eventually be affected by the widespread adoption…
MIKROE targets European IoT migration with LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity board
Embedded solutions specialist MIKROE has launched a new development board designed to help device makers add LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity to IoT applications across Europe as operators continue to retire legacy 2G and 3G networks. The company’s LTE Cat.1…
Infineon targets wearable payments market with SECORA Connect X and tokenisation platform
Infineon Technologies has launched a new platform designed to bring secure contactless payments to smart wearables, as semiconductor suppliers seek to capitalise on growing demand for connected devices capable of operating independently of smartphones. The German chipmaker said its new…
Top dog: Hyundai to deploy Boston Dynamics robot dogs for FIFA World Cup 2026 security
Hyundai Motor Group will provide robot dogs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking one of the most visible deployments of robotics yet at a global sporting event. In an official campaign document titled “Next Starts Now”, the company says…
A high press on cyber threats: securing the 2026 football world championship
With the 2026 Football World Championship kicking off next week (11th June), North America will host the world’s best footballing talent as 48 nations compete for the coveted trophy before a global audience of more than six billion fans. But,…
Fingerprint launches automation intelligence API and AI assistant detection
Fingerprint launched the preview release of AI Assistant Detection and the Automation Intelligence API, delivering the market’s most comprehensive identification layer for AI traffic. AI Assistant Detection provides businesses with verified, real-time visibility into traffic from the world’s leading AI…
