Nordic-powered Bluetooth LE Harry Potter: Magic Caster Wand provides interactive experience

Design firm New Peak Interactive has partnered with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to develop and launch the Harry Potter: Magic Caster Wand employing Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity. The collectible platform enables an interactive experience for Harry Potter fans and families. 

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Blockchain protects our data, but who protects the blockchain?

London, UK. 25 October 2022 – In a new whitepaper published this week, OwlGaze, a provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, highlights the prominent security challenges faced by companies operating or dependant on blockchain systems, suggesting an organised approach towards tackling both regulatory and cybersecurity challenges as a joint effort.

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Advantech announces the ECU-1000 series intelligent IIoT communication gateways

Advantech, a supplier of industrial communication solutions, has introduced the new ECU-1100 intelligent wireless Industrial Edge gateway series. These RISC-based gateways feature a robust platform design with wireless and Ethernet communication, multiple protocol support and WebAccess integration have specifically designed for distributed solar power generation, electricity and Energy Management related applications, such as the application

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Infineon launches a new IoT sensors platform XENSIV connected sensor kit

Munich, Germany. 26 October, 2022 – IoT ecosystems and connected devices enable new service offerings and peripheral services to be bought and unlocked. However, prototyping sensor-based IoT use cases can become a resource intensive process until smart IoT systems are ready to be deployed. To support hardware and software engineers in the development of IoT

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Installed base of construction equipment OEM telematics systems to hit 9.6mn units globally by 2026, says Berg

Gothenburg, Sweden. 25 October 2022 – Berg Insight has completed a new market research project that concludes the global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM (original equipment manufacturer) telematics systems reached 5.2 million units in 2021.

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Will Tim Cook’s eSIM announcement impact global connectivity for IoT?

Did you hear that noise? The announcement that the iPhone 14 will be eSIM-only in the US sounds the death knell for roaming agreements, as the journey to plastic SIMs (subscriber identity modules) being replaced by electronic profiles continues, says Nir Shalom, CEO of floLIVE.

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Getac targeting enterprise class solutions programs for law enforcement and public safety

Getac Technology Corporation, a provider of rugged solutions announced the integration of the two subsidiaries, Getac Video Solutions Inc. and Getac Inc. (Getac North America). This alliance creates a accomplished backgrounds in technology infrastructure deployments. Additionally, a understanding of user experience for developing custom mobile solutions is accessible now to a broader range of law

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Overcoming rising data demands with the SENCITY Road MULTI antenna from HUBER+SUHNER

HUBER+SUHNER has developed the SENCITY Road MULTI antenna, the latest addition that completes the SENCITY Road product family. It enables multiple on-board applications to be hosted in one single antenna. It is designed for commercial vehicles, such as buses, trucks, ambulance cars, forest harvesters, agricultural vehicles and more.

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Schneider Electric announces updates to core EcoStruxure Power platform

BOSTON, MA, 19 October 2022 – Schneider Electric, the specialist in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today releases new updates to its EcoStruxure domain architecture and platform, EcoStruxure Power.

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ev.energy, Smartenit launch low-cost, smart EV charging cable to promote equitable access

ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has partnered with Smartenit, a holistic IoT solutions manufacturer, to bring to market a low-cost, smart EV charging cable that will open up low-cost, grid-optimized, at-home charging to EV drivers, particularly residents of apartment buildings or multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) who lack their own dedicated EV

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Energous partners with NGK to enable maintenance-free IoT applications via wireless power networks

Energous Corporation, a developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD (“NGK”) a battery manufacturers has announced a partnership to develop solutions that combine Energous’ WattUp technology with NGK’s lithium-ion rechargeable EnerCera battery to enable maintenance-free IoT devices such as sensors and tracking devices supporting the growing IoT ecosystem.

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Tuya Smart joins AWS ISV accelerate programme to facilitate IoT business of global customers

Tuya Smart, a global IoT development platform service provider, announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme, a co-sell programme for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The programme helps AWS Partners drive new business by directly connecting participating ISVs with the AWS Sales organisation.

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impacX partners with Gatorade to introduce revolutionary smart Gx bottle

impacX, the Internet of Packaging company that provides a full end-to-end connected experience for water, vitamins, supplements and CPG brands through an Internet of Things (IoT) smart packaging platform, announced a partnership with global sports fuel brand Gatorade. The result: Gatorade Smart Gx bottles powered by impacX’s science and technology.

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Everactive releases development kit, opening batteryless IoT to all

Everactive, the maker of category-defining batteryless Internet of Things (IoT) systems, is releasing the development kit to allow third-party developers to build their own IoT products without the constraints of batteries. The company’s self-powered hardware and managed network is purpose-built to acquire and deliver the dense physical-world data that will usher in an age of hyperscale IoT. Opening up

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Cellular connectivity considerations in IoT product design

The IoT is diverse, with a broad range of devices and applications each with a cellular connectivity solution to match. By weighing up a range of factors, product designers can ensure they make the best connectivity choices to fit the IoT solution. That way, they optimise the in-life operation of devices once they have been

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Latest interim release of Ubuntu Kudu designed to help IoT developers and enterprise administrators

20 October 2022 – Ubuntu 22.10 is now available to download and install today. Codenamed “Kinetic Kudu”, this interim release aims to improve the experience of enterprise developers and IT administrators. It also includes the latest toolchains and applications with a particular focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

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