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Best of MWC 2023: IoT, healthtech, data privacy and ethics
Standout topics at MWC 2023: IoT devices and sensors, healthtech, data ownership, privacy and AI ethics. (Also, VR glasses are hotter than smartphones.) Read more…
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Why are so many connected appliances still unconnected?
Many new appliances at home can be connected to the Internet. But that doesn’t mean you have to – and many customers would rather not. Here’s why. Read more…
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APAC to lead 5G IoT market growth from now to 2030
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the lead market for 5G IoT within the next seven years, according to Meticulous Research. But that growth is not without risk. Read more…
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CES 2023: Sensors, data and energy efficiency rule the show
One lesson from CES 2023: if your product doesn’t have sensors to collect data that can be utilized on an app, it’s not interesting enough. Read more…
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Affordable wearables are selling like crazy in India
The wearables device market in India is seeing significant growth thanks to more affordable products and faster uptake in smaller towns and villages. Read more…
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How smart tech can enable safe and sustainable urbanisation
Smart technology applied to urban planning can help create a more efficient and safer environment for citizens while overcoming the frustrations of city-living. Read more…
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How digital identity can prove your new Gucci bag is real
If we think about the idea of digital identity in the Internet of Things, then luxury goods such as watches and Gucci handbags make for an interesting example. Read more…
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XIoT vulnerability disclosures are rising – and that’s good
New research suggests that while IoT security hasn’t improved much, vendors are getting better at disclosing security problems – at least in the XIoT space. Read more…
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India considers imposing a common charging port for devices
India is considering following Europe’s example and making it mandatory for manufacturers to adopt a common charging port for all electronic devices. Read more…
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IoT and wearables need the right balance to break down data silos
IoT and wearables need a solution to help them combine and use various data – but there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for all verticals. Read more…
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RedCap spec for Release 17 could expand 5G’s IoT horizons
The 3GPP has frozen coding protocols for the 5G NR RedCap spec, which could expand 5G’s IoT options beyond the usual LPWA apps. Read more…
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Next-gen chopsticks can make your food taste saltier
Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes to help people who need to reduce sodium intake. Read more…
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Wearables market embraces subscription model – but will users pay?
Wearables firms are moving towards subscription models. Is this the next phase of wearables? And what does it mean for users’ rights to data? Read more…
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Singapore startup UnaBiz clinches $25 million for global IoT expansion
Singapore-based IoT service provider UnaBiz amassed over $25 million in its recent Series B funding round led by SPARX Group. Read more…
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Cows wearing VR headsets make you laugh, it might make you think too
Cows wearing VR headsets is amusing but once you have chuckled, you begin to think that there must be a good commercial reason for it. Read more…
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Private 5G partnerships are forming but they are not being led by telcos
Private 5G networks are emerging as the ‘go to’ solution for companies looking for tailor-made private networks for digital transformation. Read more…
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The next frontier – 5G and network-centric business models, Edge, IoT
The next frontier of networking is the area of 5G and network-centric business models with Edge computing, IoT devices and private networking Read more…
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China’s Realme aims for 5G leadership in India with local manufacturing
China’s Realme is bringing its global suppliers and contract manufacturing partners to India to develop an ecosystem for its IoT business. Read more…
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Today’s wearables are a bit like 1980s computers and that’s not great
In the 1980s, most computer manufacturers had their own operating systems and a small range of programs. Today’s wearables are just the same. Read more…
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India’s Airtel readies for device manufacturing and larger IoT play
Parent company of Airtel, is foraying into telecom manufacturing to make products like modems, routers, set-top boxes and IoT devices. Read more…