A New York-based technology company has completed what is believed to be the world’s first electronic monitoring system for an eruv, the ritual boundary that enables Orthodox Jews to carry objects on the Sabbath. Aware Buildings, a specialist in long-range…
Aston University scientist wins grant to tackle surging data centre power consumption
An Aston University researcher has secured a £625,000 fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering to investigate ways of reducing the surging power demands of data centres. Aleksandr Donodin, based at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, is one of…
Emerson targets utility and industrial markets with hydropower overhaul and combustion technology launch
Emerson, the US industrial technology group, has expanded its presence in the energy sector with two recent initiatives: a large-scale hydropower modernisation for Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP), and the launch of a new emissions-monitoring analyser designed to optimise…
Leuze bets on supercapacitors to boost scanner efficiency and cut battery waste
German sensor manufacturer Leuze is betting on supercapacitor technology to improve the efficiency of industrial hand-held scanners, as logistics operators look for faster charging, lighter devices, and reduced environmental impact. The company said its IT 1960 series now incorporates so-called…
Cornerstone partners with Vyntelligence on AI to accelerate network delivery
Cornerstone has become the first UK mast operator to deploy Vyntelligence’s artificial intelligence platform, in a move aimed at speeding up mobile network roll-outs, cutting audit costs, and improving safety across its 15,700 sites. The partnership comes as mobile network…
India’s Evolute secures biometric approval as NEXT eyes growth in digital ID market
Indian Point-of-Sale device maker Evolute has obtained approval to connect its machines to Aadhaar — India’s vast digital identity system covering more than 1.4bn people — after securing mandatory L1 certification with the support of Norway’s NEXT Biometrics. Aadhaar provides…
SICK unveils AI-powered sensor to cut collisions in outdoor machinery
German sensor manufacturer SICK has unveiled a new AI-enabled detection system designed to improve safety and cut downtime in outdoor industrial operations. The Visionary AI-Assist device, launched on Tuesday, integrates 2D and 3D image processing with an embedded AI chip…
Gen Z emerges as prime target for phishing scams, Yubico warns
Young workers are the most vulnerable to phishing scams, according to a new global survey on cybersecurity readiness, which also highlights growing anxiety about artificial intelligence–driven attacks. The study, commissioned by Swedish-American security company Yubico and carried out by Talker…
CMOs report clear returns as GenAI shifts from pilot projects to marketing mainstay
Marketers are moving past the experimental phase of generative artificial intelligence, with more than nine in ten chief marketing officers now reporting a clear return on investment, according to new research. A global study by analytics group SAS and research…
Sequans shifts strategy with launch of IP licensing arm
Sequans Communications has launched a new business line focused on technology licensing and engineering services, marking a strategic shift beyond its traditional Internet of Things (IoT) chip business. The French semiconductor company listed on the New York Stock Exchange said…
