The NFC Forum’s launch of NFC Release 15 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of contactless technology, writes Mike McCamon, Executive Director of NFC Forum. By extending the operating range from 5mm to 20mm and introducing Certification Release 15…
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.
How Decathlon uses RAIN RFID to connect retail operations
Decathlon is one of the biggest sporting goods designers and retailers in the world. Founded in 1976, the France-based family company has grown to a network of 1,817 stores across 79 countries in addition to its online shop. Keeping each…
Robotic survey instruments: The invisible tech powering everything from rockets to skyscrapers
In high-pressure environments like construction sites and tunnels, surveyors face complex challenges that require precision and resilience. Burkhard Boeckem, Chief Technology Officer at Hexagon explores how advancements in smart technology, such as Edge computing and AI, are helping them make…
Standards body ETSI targets commercial adoption of ISAC as part of 6G roadmap
ETSI is accelerating work on next-generation 6G technologies with the launch of four new initiatives focused on integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), an area seen as critical to the evolution of future mobile networks. At a plenary session in Sophia…
Global IoT connections set to reach 21.9 billion by 2026 as enterprises rethink connectivity strategies
The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to reach 21.9 billion in 2026, rising to about 30 billion by the start of the next decade, according to Wireless Logic, underscoring the growing centrality of the internet of things to…
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…
