WSense – the Italian ocean tech company enabling the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) through its ‘subsea Wi-Fi’ systems – continues its international growth trajectory with the closing of its Pre-Series B round at €10 million. Indico Capital Partners and…
New Silicon Labs Explorer Kit for Amazon Sidewalk, now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the new Wireless xG28 Explorer Kit for Amazon Sidewalk from Silicon Labs. The xG28 Wireless Explorer Kit offers a small form factor, low-cost evaluation platform to demonstrate and rapidly prototype wireless sensor and IoT applications…
Blecon, Molex, and InPlay team up to deliver Cloud connected labels
Blecon has announced the launch of Cloud connected BLE Smart Labels, addressing enterprise demand for flexible form-factors that can efficiently deliver physical location and sensor data to the Cloud. This technology solution puts Smart Labels into the hands of product…
Dracula Technologies completes €30 million Series A
Dracula Technologies, a pioneer in enabling battery-free IoT through energy harvesting from ambient indoor light, announced the completion of its Series A extension round, bringing the total Series A funding to €30 million. This marks a key milestone in the…
NFC Forum certification to support extended range of contactless connections
NFC Forum has launched the latest version of its certification release (CR15), defining the testing program to certify compliance with the NFC Release 15 specification announced earlier this year. CR15 will enable businesses to test up to the extended read…
Silicon Labs unveils the next evolution of IoT development
Silicon Labs announced the launch of the Simplicity Ecosystem, a next-generation suite of modular software tools with planned AI augmentation designed to transform embedded IoT development. Anchored by Simplicity Studio 6 and complemented by the emerging Simplicity AI SDK framework,…
WBBA sets out guidance for AI, broadband, and fibre prosperity
Those looking to establish AI-enhanced intelligent, resilient, and secure IP networks must use Net5.5G architecture as the foundation, the WBBA has urged in a new report presented at the Broadband Development Congress (BDC) 2025. Despite recent AI developments, concerns remain…
Keysight expands design software offering with Synopsys and Ansys acquisitions
Keysight Technologies has completed the purchase of the Optical Solutions Group from Synopsys and the PowerArtist business from Ansys, as the California-based test and measurement company broadens its design engineering software offerings. The acquisitions enhance Keysight’s computer-aided engineering capabilities, providing…
SFU researchers set new standard for indoor solar efficiency testing
Simon Fraser University researchers have proposed a new framework to standardise testing of indoor solar technology, aiming to resolve long-standing inconsistencies that have hindered the sector’s growth. The study, led by Vincenzo Pecunia, Professor at SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy…
Nordic Semiconductor debuts software SIM to shrink and simplify cellular IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor has introduced a software-based integrated SIM (iSIM) for its nRF91 Series of cellular IoT modules, aiming to simplify device design and manufacturing while improving durability and reducing costs. The new system, called nuSIM, replaces physical SIM cards and…
