Fujitsu and Misawa Homes have announced the start of joint trials to personalise shared spaces using authentication technology developed by Fujitsu. Through its trials, Fujitsu and Misawa aim to explore how to offer families and visitors alike comfortable, personalised, secure…
STMicroelectronics reveals IR sensor for presence and motion detection in building automation
STMicroelectronics is launching a novel human-presence and -motion detector to enhance security systems, home-automation equipment, and IoT devices that typically use passive infrared (PIR) sensing. The STHS34PF80 sensor contains thermal transistors that can detect stationary objects, unlike conventional PIR detectors…
Connected Solutions Group launches national wireless channel partnership programme
Connected Solutions Group (CSG), a provider in wireless hardware deployment and services, has announced the launch of a full-scale channel compensation programme titled ‘CSG Partner Network’. The new channel model, effective July 15th of 2023, will allow partners to expand their…
Airbus extends partnership with Astrocast for further satellite IoT technology
Astrocast, a satellite IoT operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with the aerospace company Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus). This partnership enhances the capabilities of satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology. It enables Astrocast to further increase its…
Researchers develop full biodegradable artificial muscle in soft robotics ‘triumph’
A joint effort from scientists at universities across the globe have developed a fully biodegradable, high-performance artificial muscle, a development heralded as a step towards sustainability becoming a lasting trend in the field of soft robotics. At Max Planck Institute…
White House unveil IoT cybersecurity label plan
The White House has unveiled its plan for a US Cyber Trust Mark intended to certify that IoT devices marked with the label have met security criteria. The voluntary programme by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is due to roll…
Soracom and Skylo join for Cloud-native IoT Non-Terrestrial Network
Soracom, a global provider of IoT connectivity, today announced a new strategic partnership with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies. This collaboration promises customers building IoT solutions and M2M devices access to Skylo’s leading direct-to-device 3GPP NTN connectivity, along…
How AI and automation are reshaping businesses
AI and automation are science fiction stories fully realised. They are entering commercial environments to the point where some technologies are an expectation instead of a nicety. Organisations need AI and automation to maintain industry relevance and meet customer demands.…
PCTEL announces new Edge Sensor platform for industrial IoT
PCTEL, a provider of wireless technology solutions, has announced its new Edge Sensor platform. The Edge Sensor is an integrated, flexible antenna plus sensor solution focused on reliable and improved edge connectivity and sensing for harsh industrial IoT applications such…
Smart rings, wristbands and glasses: what are the top wearables?
The world of wearable technology has experienced a remarkable revolution in recent years. IoT has ushered in a seamless integration of connected devices into our daily lives, revolutionising how we interact with technology and the benefits the data captured can…