A new generation of Bluetooth technology is being tested at Bristol Temple Meads railway station, allowing passengers to receive translated and accessible travel information directly through their own connected devices. The trial combines Auracast, a broadcast audio technology built on…
Blecon completes $4.6m funding round
Blecon has announced the successful completion of a $4.6 million seed funding round, aimed at advancing its goal of unlocking the full potential of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for IoT connectivity. “Bluetooth has seen unprecedented technical and commercial success as…
Bluetooth extends its reach with latest protocol additions
Parker Dorris, Staff Product Manager for Bluetooth products at Silicon Labs discusses the latest features added to Bluetooth in version 6.0 Bluetooth has gained many features during the 25 years since the version 1.0 specifications appeared. The additions have opened…
Insight SiP introduces new Bluetooth-enabled module
Insight SiP, a specialist in ultra-compact RF modules, has introduced the ISP2454-MX, a Bluetooth-enabled module housed in a remarkably small 8 x 8 x 1mm package, the smallest available in the market. With an extended temperature range of up to…
Nordic Semiconductor shares support and excitement over Channel Sounding
Following the Bluetooth SIG’s formal adoption of Channel Sounding in Bluetooth 6.0, Nordic Semiconductor has announced its support for this technology in its upcoming nRF54L and nRF54H Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Channel Sounding enhances the way Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices…
Silicon Labs supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Silicon Labs has announced its support for Bluetooth Channel Sounding on its xG24 platform. This new protocol stack enables secure and accurate distance measurement between two Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) connected devices, offering enhanced precision and security for Bluetooth device…
Cassia Networks unveils cellular Bluetooth gateway
Cassia Networks has announced the release of its new M2000 Compact Cellular Bluetooth Gateway. This device, designed for ease of use, offers high performance, flexibility, and cost efficiency, tailored to meet the evolving demands of customers. The M2000 is a…
New feature of Bluetooth launched: Bluetooth Channel Sounding
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organisation responsible for overseeing Bluetooth technology, has announced the launch of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new feature designed to provide secure and accurate distance measurement. This innovation is set to enhance the convenience,…
KAGA expands wireless/Bluetooth combination modules
KAGA FEI has introduced the “WKI611AA1,” a new wireless LAN and Bluetooth combo module designed for embedded devices, featuring support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. This module is equipped with an integrated high-performance antenna and has received various certifications, streamlining…
Bluetooth 5 brings new capabilities
Like any wireless communication standard, Bluetooth has continued to evolve and improve by the generation, bringing with it new capabilities, range and speeds. Bluetooth 5 is no exception. Bluetooth 5 is an evolution from its predecessor, Bluetooth 4.2, designed to…