Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) have developed an acoustic sensing system that uses machine learning to detect and locate drones by their characteristic sound patterns. The technology, which is set to be demonstrated at the…
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.
Total eclipse of the grid: how IoT is helping Britain ride out the solar slump
Britain’s solar eclipse will do more than give millions of people a reason to observe the skies this evening. For two hours tonight, it will also put the country’s smart home energy infrastructure to work, as connected devices help manage…
5 Things utilities and cities should look for in a secure IoT network
By Phil Beecher, President/CEO Wi-SUN Alliance Every smart meter, streetlight and environmental sensor connected to a city network creates another potential point of attack. As utilities and municipalities deploy millions of IoT devices, security is becoming just as important as…
Complex construction project for the new Space industry
From smartphone navigation to climate research, the demand for fast, high-quality satellite data continues to grow. A new facility for this future technology is now being developed in Berlin: German American space company Planet Labs is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing…
The evolution of the tap: powering the next era of IoT connectivity
By Mike McCamon, Executive Director, NFC Forum The modern world is defined by connectivity. Smartphones and laptops are now just one part of a much broader ecosystem of connected devices, with the Internet of Things (IoT) enabling seamless interactions across…
How IoT-enabled compliance is helping prevent construction deaths
By Mark Hastry, Chief Technology Officer at WCCTV In 2024/25, 124 people lost their lives in work-related accidents across the UK, and construction accounted for more of these deaths than any other industry. For a sector already managing tightening regulations,…
From sensors to strategy: how IoT and AI are transforming football analytics at the World Cup
With two of Europe’s traditional football powerhouses, the Netherlands and Germany, already out of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the remaining teams are increasingly looking to IoT technologies to help gain an edge in an otherwise tightly contested tournament. Tonight,…
Samsara bets on Bluetooth network to tackle cargo theft with disposable tracking label
Samsara has unveiled a disposable Bluetooth tracking label designed to provide near-real-time visibility of individual shipments, marking the company’s latest expansion beyond fleet management into supply chain tracking. The paper-thin adhesive label, announced at Samsara’s Beyond 2026 event, is designed…
Extreme Networks to deploy Wi-Fi 7 and Multi-Beam technology in new Tennessee Titans stadium
Extreme Networks will equip the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium with a Wi-Fi 7 network and what it describes as a “first-of-its-kind” Multi-Beam Wireless system, marking the debut of the technology in a major venue as operators push towards more…
Samsara and Marsh work together to help UK fleets reduce risk and manage rising insurance costs
Samsara Inc. and Marsh announced a strategic collaboration that integrates Samsara’s real-time operational data with Marsh’s risk advisory services to help fleet operators across the UK better manage rising insurance costs. Participating fleets can share real-time driving, incident, and operational…
