Viasat has warned that Mobile Network Operators risk losing substantial market share as new research shows nearly half of global smartphone users would switch providers to gain satellite-enabled connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The study, published this week in…
VOVO unveils ‘world’s smartest toilet’
VOVO, the South Korean bathroom technology company, is preparing to introduce what it calls the world’s smartest toilet at CES 2026, as the sector for connected home devices extends into one of the last unmodernised rooms of the house. The…
Adoption of AI-assisted navigation gathers pace as Anglo-Eastern commits more than 750 vessels to Orca AI platform
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has become the first major ship manager to commit to deploying AI-powered navigation technology across its fleet, after striking a strategic partnership with London-based Orca AI. The Hong Kong-headquartered group, which oversees more than 750 vessels under…
WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…
Opinion: Are solar panels in space the future of renewable energy?
Space-based solar power is moving rapidly from science fiction to serious possibility, with new research suggesting it could transform Europe’s future energy mix. A landmark study from King’s College London indicates that harvesting solar energy in orbit could reduce the…
Avalue targets hospital AI shift with launch of medical-grade Edge computing platform
Avalue Technology has launched a new line of medical-grade Edge computing systems designed to meet rising demand for real-time AI processing in hospitals, as healthcare providers accelerate digital transformation across imaging, surgery, and point-of-care services. The Taiwan-listed industrial computer maker…
Panaseer unveils AI-driven IQ Suite to sharpen cyber-risk decision-making
Panaseer has launched an AI-powered suite of tools that it claims will help corporate security teams prioritise and remediate cyber risks more effectively, as organisations face expanding attack surfaces and adversaries making greater use of automation. The New York-based company,…
DALI Alliance unveils new standards to link wired lighting controls with Bluetooth NLC, Zigbee
The DALI Alliance has introduced new test and certification specifications designed to link its wired lighting-control technology with leading wireless systems, in a move aimed at boosting interoperability across the smart-building sector. The specifications, announced today, set out how so-called…
Arctic football arena installs smart LEDs to cut energy use and improve visibility
An indoor football arena, in the Norwegian town of Fauske, perched above the Arctic Circle, has been fitted with a smart lighting system designed to eliminate dark spots on the pitch and cut energy use, in a project that reflects…
Why model-based design is becoming essential for modern engineering teams
As modern systems – from autonomous vehicles to industrial automation and machinery – grow more complex, the software that powers them must evolve just as quickly. Engineering teams are now asked to deliver millions of lines of high-assurance code under…