The concept of a digital world that evolves from the definition of ubiquitous computing is known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT). It is a network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

Siemens launches digital twin platform to speed software-defined vehicle development

Siemens has unveiled a new digital twin platform aimed at speeding up the development of software-defined vehicles, as carmakers grapple with the growing complexity of integrating hardware and software across advanced systems. The industrial technology group said its PAVE360 Automotive…

Digital Twin Consortium adds four testbeds to programme

The Digital Twin Consortium has expanded its Digital Twin Testbed Programme with the addition of four new testbeds, as the industry pushes beyond conventional digital replicas towards intelligent and generative systems. The non-profit group said the new projects would provide…

Energous wins EU approval for PowerBridge Pro, opening European market for wireless power

Energous has secured regulatory approval in the European Union for its PowerBridge Pro wireless power transmitter, clearing the way for commercial deployment across EU member states and the UK. The US-listed wireless power specialist said that the certification brings its…

IoT data gaps leave smart buildings underperforming, RICS report finds

Demand for smart, sustainable buildings is slowing as the property sector struggles to turn connected technologies and sustainability pledges into measurable operational gains, according to new research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. RICS’s 2025 Sustainability Report shows that…

Nordic Semiconductor gains Skylo approval for module enabling seamless satellite–cellular IoT

Nordic Semiconductor has secured certification from satellite-connectivity provider Skylo for its nRF9151 cellular IoT module, paving the way for device makers to offer uninterrupted global coverage across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. The Oslo-based chipmaker said today that the module now…

Beyond Now gains majority investment from Bregal Milestone to accelerate expansion

Beyond Now, the UK-based digital platform and AI ecosystem orchestration provider, has secured a majority investment from Bregal Milestone. The deal positions the European software-focused private equity firm as Beyond Now’s largest shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion…

WBA survey shows rising confidence in Wi-Fi investment as sector backs Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, and convergence with 5G

Confidence in Wi-Fi investment is strengthening across the telecoms and enterprise sectors, according to new research from the Wireless Broadband Alliance. The industry body’s annual survey found that 62% of respondents are more inclined to invest in Wi-Fi than a…

LoRa Alliance hits 125 million LoRaWAN devices as global deployments accelerate

The LoRa Alliance has reported that more than 125 million LoRaWAN devices have now been deployed worldwide, marking what the industry body described as a significant moment for one of the most widely adopted low-power wide-area network technologies. The California-based…

EMASS and Semtech join forces to bring low-power Edge AI to long-range IoT

EMASS, a subsidiary of Nanoveu, has struck a collaboration with Semtech to develop low-power Edge AI systems that pair on-device processing with long-range LoRaWAN connectivity, in a push to expand battery-powered industrial IoT deployments. The partnership integrates EMASS’s ECS-DoT AI-enabled…

Renesas launches dual-band wi-fi 6 microcontrollers to power next-generation low-energy IoT devices

Renesas Electronics has expanded its connectivity portfolio with two new microcontrollers aimed at meeting surging demand for ultra-low-power, always-connected IoT devices. The Japanese semiconductor group unveiled the RA6W1, a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 MCU, and the RA6W2, which integrates Wi-Fi 6…