A new entrant to the smart home market is promising to give houseplants a voice. Plant With Willow, a UK-based start-up, has launched an intelligent plant-care system that uses sensors and data analysis to monitor the wellbeing of indoor greenery,…
Quectel launches first Matter over Thread module in push for smart home interoperability
Chinese IoT manufacturer Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched its first Matter over Thread module, as the company seeks to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the smart home market — the lack of cross-platform compatibility. The new KGM133S module,…
Smart home devices market to surpass $389.8Bn by 2035
According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global smart home devices market is set for rapid expansion, climbing from $81.0 billion in 2025 to $389.8 billion by 2035. The market is projected to record a CAGR of 17.0% during the…
Plume backs RDK push to standardise connected home software
Plume, a US-based smart home connectivity company, has joined RDK Management as a Preferred Plus Member to help develop and enhance the open-source broadband platform RDK-B through software contributions and technical collaboration. Under the agreement, Plume will contribute software code,…
G+D integrates new eSIM standard into Amazon’s eero Signal
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the German SecurityTech company, has become one of the first firms to commercially deploy the SGP.32 eSIM standard, integrating the technology into Amazon’s eero Signal device. The move marks a notable step in the development of next-generation connected…
Connectivity Standards Alliance unveils Matter platform certification to streamline smart home development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has launched a new certification scheme for the smart home ecosystem, allowing silicon vendors to have their hardware and software development kits certified as Matter Compliant Platforms for the first time. The initiative builds on…
SECO deepens AI offering with new applications and Clea trial integration
SECO, the Italian industrial technology company, has stepped up its Edge AI strategy with the launch of a new online Developer Centre and the release of seven additional AI apps through its Application Hub. The dual announcements reflect the Milan-listed…
HCA expands energy management specification
Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem, announced the upcoming HCA Energy Management Specification 2.0 and HCA…
70% of people in the EU used smart devices
In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used Internet-connected devices, otherwise known as smart devices. The highest share of users of Internet-connected devices in the EU was recorded in the Netherlands (94.8%), followed by Ireland (90.6%), and Denmark (87%).…
Samsung vacuum robot cleaner verified as secure
Samsung Electronics announced that its vacuum and mop robot cleaner series has been verified at level ‘Diamond’ under UL Solutions’ Marketing Claim Verification IoT Security Rating Program. This is the third time in 2025 that Samsung has earned this verification…
