Researchers from the University of Bradford have issued a warning over the potential safety dangers of smart technology found in people’s homes. But such technology, which includes smart speakers, smart plugs, smart kitchen appliances and video doorbells, can be vulnerable…
Aqara ecosystem now supports 50+ Matter-enabled devices
Aqara has announced a significant advancement of Matter standard adoption across the Aqara ecosystem, as the Aqara Home platform is poised to integrate over 50 unique types of Matter-enabled devices, making it easier than ever for users to manage and…
MediaTek introduces Genio 720 and 520 IoT platforms for GenAI
At embedded world, MediaTek unveiled its latest Edge-AI IoT platforms, the Genio 720 and Genio 520. These new additions to the Genio series support generative AI models, human-machine interface (HMI) applications, multimedia, and connectivity features for smart home, retail, industrial,…
Encrypted Communication
Würth Elektronik introduces its new Cordelia-I Wi-Fi module, specifically designed for secure IoT and ‘Edge Computing’ applications. This versatile module is ideal for applications in Industry 4.0, smart city / smart home, eMobility, smart agricultural, and medical devices, to name…
e-peas and Silicon Labs demonstrate ambient IoT system
Last week e-peas teamed up with Silicon Labs in a first reveal of e-peas’ and Silabs’ new Explorer Kit. In the video, both companies showcased how smart building, asset tracking and factory automation device OEMs can simply and cost effectively…
Researchers establish new AIoT framework for smart homes
In a new study, researchers from Incheon National University are presenting a new Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) framework known as MSF-Net for recognising human activities using Wi-Fi signals. The framework utilises a novel approach that combines different signal processing…
ABB integrates energy management into Samsung SmartThings
As part of an ongoing partnership, Samsung Electronics and ABB have announced the upcoming integration of ABB’s InSite energy management system into Samsung’s SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, marking an advancement in smart building technology. Building on the previous incorporation…
Consumers don’t want to use AI for smart energy, Schneider survey shows
Schneider Electric has released the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper, having surveyed 13,000 people from 11 countries across the world to uncover worldwide attitudes towards household energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart home technology. Home energy…
Has Matter achieved interoperability? Panel at CES interrogates this and more
What have been the biggest challenges for Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) members working on the Matter standard? Has the standard achieved the promise of the smart home? Why did member companies who are direct competitors decide to get involved, and…
NXP and geo facilitate Matter-certified energy management system
NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with residential energy management solutions provider geo to facilitate the launch of its SeeZero home energy management system (HEMS), a Matter-certified HEMS and one of the first to support mass market deployment. The collaboration leverages geo’s…
