Network operators around the world are racing to adapt as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites prepare to reshape global connectivity. With new constellations from Amazon, Starlink, and OneWeb coming online, telcos say 2026 is shaping up as a landmark year…
Astrolight: Is light the future of next-generation satellite communications?
The skies above Earth are filling fast. With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned by China, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, radio frequency bands are creaking under the pressure, disrupting everything from Earth imaging to astronomy. One European start-up believes it…
From rugby fields to airplanes: how Transatel secures life-critical IoT networks
For most consumers, a weak mobile signal is a familiar annoyance — the frozen screen, the failed payment, the dropped call at the wrong moment. For some, however, it can be a matter of life and death. So says Cédric…
New Myriota COO highlights untapped industrial opportunities in satellite IoT
Myriota‘s new Chief Operating Officer says satellite IoT’s biggest opportunities lie in verticals underserved by cellular. George Kanuck, the Australian satellite IoT connectivity company’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, told IoT Insider: “Low-cost services and long-life devices unlock connectivity for…
AGAT CEO interview: what is ‘Shadow AI’ and why is it a problem?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces at an unprecedented pace. But along with its productivity benefits comes a new challenge for companies: shadow AI. Shadow AI refers to the unauthorised use of AI applications by employees—a more specific version of shadow…
Ultra-thin silicon promises flexible future for high-performance bioelectronics
Researchers at Incheon National University have set out a detailed roadmap for a new class of flexible bioelectronics built from ultra-thin crystalline silicon, a material they argue could bridge the long-standing gap between high-performance semiconductor technology and the soft, dynamic…
UK AI chief: what tech leaders need to know about scaling agentic AI responsibly
As agentic AI moves from experimentation to deployment, business leaders are being urged to think less about whether to adopt the technology, and more about how they do so. Speaking at the AI and Big Data Expo, part of the…
UNIVITY: a 5G constellation for the connected vehicle
The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented expansion of connected services—from basic in-car telephony to advanced infotainment, HD navigation, massive over-the-air (OTA) updates, and soon V2X services. Yet behind this technological acceleration lies a major constraint: the industry’s dependence on…
Five smart gadgets for home-office workers
Hybrid working has changed what people expect from their home office. Desks now need to support multiple devices, long days, and flexible working, without feeling cluttered or clinical. From charging and connectivity to focus, comfort, and sound, these five gadgets…
How your smart tech could make you a target for burglars
Smart gadgets have crept into almost every corner of modern life, from phones and watches to doorbells, speakers, and home security systems. But experts warn many of these devices are quietly collecting far more information than people realise – and…