The most intelligent player at the next FIFA World Cup may not wear boots, complain to referees, or collapse theatrically in the penalty box. It will, however, spend 90 minutes being kicked very hard. The humble match ball — once…
Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
By Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Business Strategy and Customer Success for IoT Solutions at Giesecke+Devrient The logistics sector is undergoing a rapid digitisation. Supply chain disruptions are affecting the safe and efficient movement of goods, while companies are under…
Twisted carbon nanotubes unlock giant light conversion effect for faster photonic chips in IoT networks
Researchers in the US have demonstrated a centimetre-scale carbon nanotube film with what they describe as a record-breaking ability to convert light frequencies, a breakthrough that could strengthen the optical foundations underpinning next-generation communications and computing systems used in the…
How IoT connectivity and telematics are being used to prevent e-bike and e-scooter theft
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep. That increasingly familiar sound has become a summer soundtrack in parts of London, as stolen or tampered shared e-bikes circulate through the city with onboard alarm systems triggered, turning physical theft into an audible symptom…
Iranian-linked hackers target US gas station IoT fuel tank gauges in latest critical infrastructure breach
Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted internet-connected fuel tank gauges at US petrol stations, in what security researchers describe as the latest example of long-standing industrial IoT vulnerabilities being exploited within critical infrastructure. According to CNN, US officials suspect…
Astrolight & Aristotle University to boost Europe’s space connectivity
Astrolight, a space and defence company developing laser communication solutions across space, ground, and maritime domains, completed the commissioning of the Holomondas Optical Ground Station (OGS) in Greece this March. The station will support Greek In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV)…
NHS pilots AI-powered robot seal to improve mental health appointments
A robotic baby seal that uses embedded sensors to respond to patients in real time is being piloted by an NHS trust as part of an effort to introduce interactive assistive technologies into frontline mental health care. The device, known…
The role of IoT in shaping the future of outdoor advertising
Outdoor advertising is moving beyond static visuals and fixed schedules into a responsive, data-driven ecosystem, writes Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor at Designerly Magazine. With the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), various out-of-home (OOH) advertising infrastructures can now respond dynamically…
How IoT devices are transforming Airbnb hosting and guest experiences
The hospitality and travel industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with the Internet of Things (IoT) playing a key role in shaping the future of guest experiences and operational efficiency, writes April Miller, Managing Editor at ReHack Magazine. If you…
Waymo flood-risk software recall exposes IoT and sensor reliability challenge ahead of London robotaxi rollout
Waymo has recalled 3,791 autonomous driving systems after US regulators warned that the company’s software could allow driverless vehicles to enter flooded roads — highlighting a critical IoT and sensor fusion challenge facing the autonomous mobility sector as connected vehicle…