Blynk, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year following its launch in 2014, recently announced a partnership with The Things Conference, an event focused on LoRaWAN and low-power IoT, in a move that the company’s Founder and CEO, Pavlo…
Blecon completes $4.6m funding round
Blecon has announced the successful completion of a $4.6 million seed funding round, aimed at advancing its goal of unlocking the full potential of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for IoT connectivity. “Bluetooth has seen unprecedented technical and commercial success as…
Taoglas releases ‘AntJack’ antenna
Taoglas recently introduced AntJack, a high-efficiency Wi-Fi antenna designed to mount directly onto a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector. The new FXM100 Wi-Fi antenna can be fitted onto Taoglas’ TMJG4926HENL or any standard 1×1 RJ45 connector, offering a compact, dual-purpose solution…
Research from SMF shows UK ranks last for 5G connectivity
The UK has been ranked last among 15 developing and advanced international markets for 5G connectivity, both availability and download speeds, according to a new report. The briefing paper, ‘Growing Connections’, produced by the cross-party think tank Social Market Foundation…
Quectel expands Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module portfolio
Quectel Wireless Solutions has expanded its product line with the addition of three new short-range modules. These are the FC30R, a cost-efficient industrial-grade Wi-Fi module; the FCU743R, offering both Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.2 capabilities; and the FCM740D, an MCU…
Research from BlackBerry QNX highlights growing security concerns
BlackBerry QNX has released new research that reveals the increasing pressure on software engineers and developers to balance swift innovation with the need for robust safety and security. The global survey, which included 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers, with…
Advantech introduces certification service for Edge computing
Advantech has introduced its IEC 62443 Certification Service, designed to meet the certification needs of Edge computing equipment in line with IEC 62443 and related standards. This new offering from Advantech provides a comprehensive solution to enhance software security and…
RDK and MediaTek introduce hardware platform for Wi-Fi 7
Ahead of the annual NetworkX conference, RDK Management and MediaTek have introduced a new RDK-B hardware reference platform aimed at enabling broadband operators, CPE manufacturers, and app developers to swiftly test and launch Wi-Fi 7 RDK-B routers and gateways. By…
ByteSnap and Particle partner to deliver scalable IoT solutions
ByteSnap Design has announced a strategic partnership with Particle, a prominent provider of Edge-to-Cloud infrastructure for IoT. Particle’s technology supports a wide range of companies in powering advanced connected devices, sensors, and machines. This collaboration represents a key advancement in…
Aqara expands range of smart locks
Aqara has expanded its range of smart locks with the introduction of its first lever lock, the Smart Lock U300. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this new model offers a modern upgrade to traditional lever and knob locks…
