Smart street lights capable of charging electric vehicles and enhancing wireless coverage are slated to grace towns and cities across the UK.
Amidst the surging demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly eyeing the potential of lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV columns,...
IoT Now has released a CEO’s guide to IoT Tech Expo Europe 2023, featuring a wide range of insights and news from across the IoT realm.
Featured in this guide:
EDITOR’S COMMENT – George Malim delves into how IoT technologists can gain a second-mover...
According to the most recent report from IoT Analytics, the number of global IoT connections grew by 18% in 2022, to 14.3 billion active IoT endpoints. By the end of 2023, the research firm expects the number of connected IoT devices globally to move up a further 16%.
In short, if you...
MTN South Africa has inked a multi-year agreement with Eseye, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider.
The announcement is set to reshape the landscape of IoT connectivity in the region—bolstering capabilities and providing innovative solutions to MTN South Africa’s 36.5...
A report from analyst firm Beecham Research, a specialist in the IoT market, highlights the success of LoRaWAN.
LoRaWAN has surpassed its competitors by a considerable margin, with shipments of LoRa chipsets outpacing others by more than two to one. In fact, the report boldly...
Affectiva, a subsidiary of Smart Eye, has unveiled a new attention metric integrated into its cloud-based Emotion AI platform.
The new metric advances the field of viewer attention measurement, catering to brands, advertisers, entertainment companies, and market researchers. Powered...
General Motors' Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck are on the cusp of mass-producing the Cruise Origin, a driverless vehicle designed to transport up to six passengers.
Cruise is GM's self-driving subsidiary headquartered in San Francisco, which already operates in several cities...
UPS has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) package deliveries using Matternet’s M2 Drone.
The approval signifies a significant milestone for drone delivery services in the United States—granting UPS the...
In an era where technology permeates every facet of our lives, even our trusty automobiles have not been spared from the invasive reach of data collection.
A recent study conducted by Mozilla, the renowned nonprofit organisation dedicated to internet privacy, has shed light on the...
Sometimes, not everything that is free in life is actually beneficial. While we all appreciate a good deal, there are times when you must pay for certain things. However, some freebies are genuinely valuable and worth taking advantage of. And do you know who could benefit from such freebies?...
IoT solutions provider Haltian has unveiled a new innovation designed to redefine the way businesses manage and oversee their assets and inventory.
Known as the Haltian Inventory Tracking Solution (HITS), the asset-tracking system aims to improve efficiencies for industries ranging...
Samsung aims to elevate smart homes by revamping its AI-powered voice assistant Bixby with generative AI.
During its recent IFA 2023 press conference, Samsung unveiled its plans to breathe new life into Bixby by upgrading it with advanced generative AI capabilities that will feature...
Philips Hue maker Signify announced during the IFA tech show that compatibility with the Matter smart home standard will rollout this month.
The significance of this update cannot be overstated. Smart home owners have long grappled with the compatibility issues that arise when their...
Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D have combined their expertise to showcase the potential of 5G, AI, and IoT solutions in transforming manufacturing.
A private 5G infrastructure trial was conducted at Hitachi Astemo Americas' electric motor vehicle...
Asimily has released a report delving into the intricate challenges faced by healthcare delivery organisations (HDOs) when it comes to safeguarding their Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from cyber threats.
HDOs are grappling with a myriad of issues, chiefly the fact that...
In a bold move that has ignited discussions around the globe, China is considering the expansion of its real-world social credit system into the realm of virtual online worlds and metaverses.
The controversial proposal, titled "Digital Identity System," has been crafted by the...
A report by Kaleido Intelligence projects a surge in the adoption of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for IoT applications.
The study predicts that over 1.4 billion eSIMs will be shipped by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2023 and 2028. Over 1.4...
Iveda has teamed up with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to catalyse the development of smart cities in Egypt and the EMEA region.
Iveda possesses a security certification granted by the Egyptian Military Intelligence, allowing it to participate in pivotal projects...
The Z-Wave Alliance is celebrating the launch of Trident IoT, a technology and engineering company with a key focus on streamlining RF development and reducing time-to-market for manufacturers of connected devices.
Trident IoT will directly cater to Z-Wave Alliance members by offering...
The security of IoT devices is of paramount concern across various industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve.
IoT News caught up with Qiang Huang, head of IoT security product management at Palo Alto Networks, to shed light on the advancements and challenges facing IoT...
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, IoT deployments have emerged as a pivotal component in the strategies of enterprises.
IoT deployments enable businesses to reap rewards such as enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and the realisation of environmental...
Google's Waymo and General Motors' Cruise have both received the green light from California's regulatory body to implement 24/7 fare-based services for fully driverless rides in San Francisco.
The pivotal decision was made by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which...
Global IoT connectivity provider Eseye has partnered with Precision Animal Solutions on an animal behaviour monitoring solution to transform farming and agriculture.
The solution will redefine animal welfare management and disease detection. By combining Eseye's globally acclaimed IoT...
NVIDIA has unveiled a suite of innovations to accelerate the widespread adoption of OpenUSD through its Omniverse industrial metaverse platform.
OpenUSD, created by Pixar Animation Studios, is a cutting-edge 3D scene description technology designed to facilitate interoperability...
Viavi Solutions has introduced the industry's first Reduced Capability (RedCap) device emulation for 5G network testing.
This breakthrough technology enables true performance validation for the IoT and private networks using simpler, lower-cost devices, including wearables, industrial...
Waymo, the self-driving technology company under Google’s parent company Alphabet, has officially announced Austin as its fourth major ride-hail city.
Austin will be joining the ranks of Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as Waymo continues to expand and accelerate its...
In a move that marks its increasing presence in the healthcare sector, Amazon has expanded its Clinic healthcare platform to cover all 50 US states and Washington DC.
The platform – initially launched in November 2022 – aims to provide virtual medical care for over 30 common...
The Orkney Islands have become the first location in the UK to have mail delivered by drones.
The pioneering initiative, known as the Orkney I-Port operation, is a collaboration between Royal Mail and drone firm Skyports. The project aims to streamline mail distribution between the...
The UK is launching a £40 million fund aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and fostering the development of advanced wireless technologies.
Local areas nationwide will be empowered to create smarter and more connected communities, with potential applications ranging from...
In a groundbreaking achievement, Sateliot and Telefónica have successfully extended a 5G network to space. The breakthrough opens the door to widespread connectivity across the planet, reaching areas that were previously out of reach.
The successful test involved the end-to-end...
