The founding of Hubbcast over one year ago came about because Co-Founder and CEO Mohammad Aghababaie identified a “significant gap” in the insurance industry which could be filled by leveraging IoT data, he told IoT Insider in an exclusive interview.…
Silicon Labs’ SoC picked for smart switch
Silicon Labs has announced that its MG21 2.4 GHz wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) has been chosen by SONOFF for its new ZBMicro smart switch, the Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor. The ZBMicro represents a significant advancement in smart home technology. Serving…
Mouser partners with Infineon for webinar on Matter
Mouser Electronics has partnered with Infineon Technologies to present a new webinar titled ‘Seamless Integration: Simplifying Secured Matter Compatibility and Security in Matter Designs’. This webinar is scheduled for 27th August 2024 at 17:00 CET. Matter is an innovative, open-source,…
DCC smart metering shows smart meters are key in Net Zero ambitions
The Data Communications Company (DCC) is a UK government-mandated organisation created to support a national rollout of smart meters and responsible for the secure communication infrastructure that supports smart metering across the nation. DCC smart metering is enabled through a…
Consumer IoT: Ensuring security and privacy
Thanks to the evolution in technology, devices and protocols, the temperature settings in your smart fridge can be controlled remotely. And your voice assistant can tell you the weather, or what plans are in your calendar a week from now.…
Panasonic looks to democratise Matter with certification service
Panasonic Industry Europe is now offering PAN-MaX, a comprehensive Matter Certificate Service designed to streamline Matter enablement for smart home device manufacturers. The Matter standard, developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), aims to address the fragmented smart home market…
How big are smart meters?
Smart meters have become an integral part of modern utility systems, transforming the way energy consumption is measured, managed, and optimised. But how big are smart meters? These devices, which offer numerous benefits over traditional meters, are often the subject…
LG envisions AI smart homes with Athom acquisition
LG Electronics (LG) has recently acquired an 80% stake in Athom, a smart home platform company based in Enschede, Netherlands. The agreement includes plans to purchase the remaining 20% within the next three years. This strategic move aims to enhance…
LoRaWAN picked for Stena Fastigheter’s property portfolio
Netmore Group, a global operator of LoRaWAN networks, has entered into an agreement with Stena Fastigheter, a Swedish real estate firm, to implement LoRaWAN technology across Stena’s property portfolio. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and the digital capabilities…
OCF releases update, integrating with Matter
The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has released an update to its Secure IP Device Framework, facilitating integration with the Matter device ecosystem. This update allows OCF and Matter devices to coexist and interact within the same smart home, enhancing interoperability,…
