Over the past 150 years, technology has changed beyond recognition ? from developing electrical grids to computing in the Cloud, from mechanical calculators to artificial intelligence. Yet, the fundamental nature of the people who create these technologies remains remarkably constant.…
IoT in 2026: intelligence at the Edge, market momentum, and the regulatory tightrope
In 2026, the Internet of Things is no longer about connecting devices; it is about embedding intelligence into the physical world, writes Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). What began as telemetry streaming to distant Clouds has evolved into…
D.O.N targets ageing populations with world’s first belt-based wearable sensor
A Japanese apparel group best known for specialist inner-down clothing is seeking to enter the digital health market with what it says is the world’s first belt-type health-sensing wearable, as technology companies race to develop less intrusive ways of monitoring…
Aston University team helps set 430Tb/s internet speed record on standard fibre
Researchers at Aston University have helped set a new world record for internet data transmission, sending information at 430 terabits a second over standard telecoms fibre, in a breakthrough that could ease pressure on global networks strained by AI and…
Goodix pushes ahead in digital car keys with Bluetooth 6.1 automotive chip
China-based Goodix Technology has unveiled a next-generation automotive-grade Bluetooth LE system-on-chip as the industry moves towards hands-free digital car keys and more precise in-vehicle wireless connectivity. The Shanghai-listed company said its GR5410 chip is among the first to be developed…
Unisys: why integration defines IoT’s next chapter
Connected devices have reached a critical inflection point. After a decade of explosive growth — with global IoT connections reaching 19.8 billion in 2025 and projected to exceed 40.6 billion by 2034 — enterprises face an uncomfortable truth: more devices…
IoT in 2026: the technologies driving the next wave of IoT growth
The Internet of Things stands at a pivotal inflection point. As we approach 2026, the convergence of Edge AI, advanced connectivity standards, and evolving regulatory frameworks is reshaping the IoT ecosystem in fundamental ways. Professor Muthu Ramachandran, Cybersecurity, AI, and…
United fabric: the future for AI data centre connectivity
AI’s explosive compute demands are reshaping data centre networks, pushing the industry beyond fragmented protocols towards unified fabrics, where physical interconnect innovation defines scalable performance, writes Vivek Shah, Senior Director of Advanced Technologies at Molex. The intense processing requirements of…
Urban canyons, hidden costs: the hidden GPS problems slowing logistics
Manuel del Castillo, VP at Focal Point Positioning, explains why global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) – which includes GPS – are not just tools of convenience, but critical components of modern logistics. When the UK Space Agency and London Economics…
Six top cybersecurity predictions for 2026
2026 will be a year where AI-driven threats, regulatory pressures, and the decline of legacy tools will reshape the security landscape, predicts Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard Technologies. He argues that organisations must prepare for rapid evolution in…