England’s first World Cup match against Croatia tonight will test nerves on the pitch, but it could also provide an early stress test for hospitality WiFi networks. According to new research from Sky Business, nearly two-thirds of fans watching games…
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.
Infineon targets wearable payments market with SECORA Connect X and tokenisation platform
Infineon Technologies has launched a new platform designed to bring secure contactless payments to smart wearables, as semiconductor suppliers seek to capitalise on growing demand for connected devices capable of operating independently of smartphones. The German chipmaker said its new…
Game of throw-ins: the sensors, semiconductors, and smart tech inside the FIFA World Cup 2026 ball
The most intelligent player at the next FIFA World Cup may not wear boots, complain to referees, or collapse theatrically in the penalty box. It will, however, spend 90 minutes being kicked very hard. The humble match ball — once…
Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
By Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Business Strategy and Customer Success for IoT Solutions at Giesecke+Devrient The logistics sector is undergoing a rapid digitisation. Supply chain disruptions are affecting the safe and efficient movement of goods, while companies are under…
The role of IoT in shaping the future of outdoor advertising
Outdoor advertising is moving beyond static visuals and fixed schedules into a responsive, data-driven ecosystem, writes Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor at Designerly Magazine. With the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), various out-of-home (OOH) advertising infrastructures can now respond dynamically…
Fixing the connectivity gap in remote water monitoring with satellite IoT
By Alastair MacLeod, CEO, Ground Control Across the water sector, monitoring data is under increasing scrutiny. What was once collected primarily to meet compliance requirements is now being used far more actively, both operationally and publicly. Regulators expect greater transparency,…
u-blox pushes into US with high-precision GNSS module for autonomous systems
Swiss positioning technology group u-blox has launched a new high-precision navigation module in the United States, targeting fast-growing autonomy markets including drones, robotics, and precision agriculture. The company said its ZED-X20D module is designed to deliver centimetre-level positioning alongside “motion-independent”…
How AI-powered IoT systems monitor workplace safety compliance
Internet of Things (IoT) compliance has grown more complex as the manufacturing and construction industries adopt interconnected systems and dynamic operating environments, writes April Miller, Managing Editor at ReHack Magazine. Many organisations still rely on manual audits and reactive reporting, which…
World IoT Day: AIoT connections forecast to reach 9.1Bn in 2033
This year, World IoT Day (9th April) marks a global recognition of the growing convergence of IoT and AI. With Transforma Insights forecasting AIoT connections to rise from 1.4 billion at the end of 2023 to 9.1 billion at the…
IoT-enable your Easter with an interconnected egg hunt!
In a world where IoT technology is seemingly seeping into every aspect of our lives: from smart homes to smart cars, it seems to us that the humble Easter egg hunt is ripe for the same connectivity boost. Imagine an…
