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…

How Tesla is becoming an IoT powerhouse

Amid declining traditional car revenues, Tesla this week signalled a dramatic transformation: from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a networked ecosystem of autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, energy assets, and AI-driven services. The company’s Q4 2025 earnings call provided a front-row…

S8: E1: Ambient IoT

This episode of IoT Unplugged explores the concept of ambient IoT, a technology designed to power and connect networks of battery-free sensors using energy harvested from the environment. We find out how ambient IoT works, why it matters, and where…

Northern.tech moves into China as IoT firms expand global reach

IoT firms are increasingly expanding beyond their home markets to offer global coverage — driven by both customer demand and data sovereignty laws. As multinational clients scale fleets of connected devices, providers face growing pressure to ensure that data remains…

Experts warn weak passwords and poor security standards for IoT leave businesses exposed ahead of Data Privacy Day

Experts are warning that weak passwords and poor security standards for IoT devices are leaving businesses and consumers increasingly exposed, ahead of Data Privacy Day tomorrow (28th January). The warning comes amid a massive data leak this week, which revealed…

IoT Insider releases first issue of 2026

IoT Insider is pleased to announce the release of its first issue of 2026, delivering an in-depth exploration of the innovations, challenges, and ideas set to shape the IoT industry this year and beyond. Packed with expert commentary, product insights,…