Purdue researchers fabricate sensors with potential health-monitoring applications

A patent-pending method developed by Purdue University researchers brings the public one step closer to clothes with wearable electronics that don’t affect the wearer’s comfort. The method also simplifies the manufacturing process and boosts sensing capability.

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Magnachip expands seventh-generation MXT LV MOSFET line-up for battery protection circuits

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released four new MXT LV (magnachip eXtreme trench low voltage) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), using super-short channel technology. This will enable Magnachip to further expand its seventh-generation MXT LV MOSFET line-up for battery protection circuits of mobile devices.

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Vizzia Technologies expands new healthcare RTLS partnerships, solutions

Vizzia Technologies, a software and managed service provider of real-time location systems (RTLS) for healthcare organisations, has announced several new technology partnerships. These will expand its portfolio of digital solutions for smart, connected hospitals.

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New NTT joint venture using AI, IoT to advance sustainable food security worldwide

NTT Corporation has launched NTT Green & Food Corporation, a company using artificial intelligence, IoT (internet of things) and other information communications technologies to develop sustainable food production systems. Through the creation and implementation of carbon dioxide conversion processes, the new organisation, a joint venture with Regional Fish Institute, initially aims to solve future food shortages while

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Soracom announces low-cost bundled IoT data plan for Europe

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced internet of things (IoT) connectivity, has announced a new cellular data plan designed. This plan will help European startups and SMBs (small and medium-sized business) to accelerate deployment of connected products and services while keeping data costs low. Rates for Soracom’s new Plan X3-EU start at €4.50 for

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Ambiq empowers remote healthcare monitoring sector with new ultra-low processors

Ambiq has introduced Apollo4 Lite and Apollo4 Blue Lite SoC (system on chip) to its portfolio of SoCs for IoT endpoint devices, a remote monitoring products of the healthcare sector. This announcement follows Ambiq’s release of its Heart Kit, an optimised open-source AI model utilising multi-head neural networks (MH-NNs) to enable a variety of real-time

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Installed base of fleet management systems to reach 3.8mn by 2027, says Berg Insight

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, a number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2.1 million in Q4-2022. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%, this number is expected to reach 3.8 million by 2027.

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Connecting DOTs with IoT for intelligent transportation systems

All cities need safe and secure transportation systems. Most are also on a path to eliminate emissions and ensure fair and accessibility for everyone. Some forward-thinking cities are well on their way to improving their infrastructure and laying the foundation for a connected future by deploying industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, says Kyle Connor,

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Wolk launches Nordic-powered inflatable hip airbag to reduce severity, impact of falls

Dutch company Wolk is producing a smart wearable airbag designed for use by the elderly or those at risk of serious falls. The ‘Wolk’ can be worn discretely underneath the user’s clothing, and is available in four sizes in both a belt and shorts version. If it detects that the wearer is about to fall,

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IoT Now Contract Hot List – May/June 2023

The IoT Now Contract Hot List for May and June 2023 shows the Internet of Things contracts placed worldwide and reported in the last 2 months. Get the inside track on who’s winning what IoT business.

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Understanding the Differences: No-Code vs. Low-Code vs. Pro-Code

With pure drag-and-drop user interfaces, the no-code approach can help businesses create simple, repetitive applications based on common usage patterns. Ideal for non-technical business users who have little or no programming skills. No-code is primarily used to make simple business applications.

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SunVilla unveils solar-powered smart yard from Suntek

SunVilla Corporation, a provider of patio furniture and new outdoor solutions, has launched Suntek Technology and solar powered smart yard. Making its U.S. debut at casual market in Atlanta the North American show dedicated to the casual and outdoor furnishings industry this “smart yard” aims to improve outdoor living by creating a connected ecosystem controlled by the

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Infineon extends its edge AI capabilities, choice-of-platforms

Infineon Technologies AG has announced that it is teaming with Edge Impulse to extend its Tiny Machine Learning-based AI development tools for the PSoC (programmable system on a chip) 63 Bluetooth LE microcontroller (MCU). Developers of AI-enabled IoT applications can now also build edge machine learning (ML) applications using the Edge Impulse Studio environment for

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Siam Cement Group selects AWS to accelerate its digital transformation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company announced that Siam Cement Group (SCG) has selected AWS as its cloud provider to accelerate its digital transformation.

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Digital wallets transaction value to surpass $16tn globally by 2028, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9 trillion (€8.21 trillion) in 2023 to surpass $16 trillion (€14.60 trillion) in 2028, a growth of 77%.

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Kerlink, The Things Industries partner on zero-touch provisioning solution for LoRaWAN IoT networks

Kerlink and The Things Industries have announced that they are synching their carrier-grade hardware and software. This will offer customers zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for IoT network deployments.

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