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Meta teases major UI overhaul for Quest

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:33:27 +0000

Meta is planning a major overhaul of the user interface for its Quest mixed reality headsets, according to the company’s CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth. In a recent Instagram AMA, Bosworth teased several new UI features aimed at improving personalisation and multitasking on the Quest platform. One of the key upgrades Bosworth highlighted is the ability... Read more »

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Juniper Research: Global cellular IoT devices to double by 2028

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:59:59 +0000

A recent study conducted by Juniper Research projects a surge in the number of cellular IoT devices worldwide. According to Juniper’s findings, the current count of 3.4 billion such devices is set to skyrocket to 6.5 billion by 2028, marking a 90 percent growth in connections over the four-year period. However, the study also highlights... Read more »

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Fibocom launches 5G RedCap modules for IoT solutions

Ryan Daws — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:40:59 +0000

Fibocom has announced the successful deployment and commercialisation of its 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) modules for 5G IoT scenarios. This move is in collaboration with renowned customers such as Askey, Quanta Computer, and PLANET, who hold substantial influence in their respective vertical markets. The companies have conducted rigorous engineering testing and verification to ensure the... Read more »

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Nokia boosts IoT capabilities for the industrial edge

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:32:22 +0000

Nokia has announced the addition of five new third-party IoT applications for its MX Industrial Edge platform, enhancing industrial IoT capabilities in areas like asset tracking, positioning, indoor navigation, and worker safety. The new applications leverage the low latency, resilient connectivity, and embedded intelligence of the MX Industrial Edge to enable more efficient industrial operations.... Read more »

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Nokia drives IoT transformation of European logistics

Ryan Daws — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:56:06 +0000

Nokia has announced the expansion of its Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) private wireless (PW) solution into several European countries, aiming to drive the IoT transformation of the logistics industry. DAC PW Compact aims to provide reliable, secure connectivity for devices, machines, and sensors within micro fulfilment centres, warehouses, and other small-medium business sites. With the... Read more »

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Globalstar expands IoT asset tracking solutions with GSatSolar

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:54:09 +0000

Globalstar has unveiled a new addition to its growing portfolio of industrial IoT asset tracking solutions. In collaboration with Global Satellite Engineering (GSE), the company has introduced GSatSolar—a compact, rugged, and cost-effective tracking device designed to enhance the efficiency of tracking software tools for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and customers. GSatSolar, powered by satellite technology, enables... Read more »

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Worldsensing launches remote vibration monitoring device

Ryan Daws — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:25:51 +0000

Worldsensing has launched its newest wireless sensor, the Vibration Meter. The device uses a tri-axial accelerometer to measure vibrations, with a longer battery life, wider communications range, and more competitive price point than comparable products. Vibration Meter is designed to help engineering companies comply with building integrity regulations like the German DIN 4140-3 standard, British... Read more »

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Vodafone, Ericsson and Qualcomm achieve first RedCap RAN data sessions

Ryan Daws — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:10:51 +0000

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm have demonstrated a new 5G technology optimised for connecting IoT devices in a simpler, more efficient way. In trials on September 21 using Vodafone’s live 5G test network CREATE in Spain, the companies achieved the first data sessions leveraging Reduced Capability (RedCap) RAN. Unlike 5G smartphones, RedCap provides basic connectivity tailored... Read more »

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IoT MVNOs shift focus to value-added services

Ryan Daws — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:45:50 +0000

The IoT Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market is experiencing a shift in strategy as connectivity revenue growth faces challenges. According to ABI Research, the increase in Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) connections – coupled with disruptive pricing models and discounted connectivity rates – has impacted the profitability of connectivity services for virtual operators. Connectivity,... Read more »

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Eclipse Foundation’s Sparkplug IIoT spec becomes ISO standard

Ryan Daws — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:48:45 +0000

The Eclipse Foundation announced Tuesday that its Sparkplug specification for industrial IoT (IIoT) connectivity has been published as an ISO/IEC international standard, a move that should accelerate its adoption. Sparkplug, which enables different industrial systems to seamlessly share data, is now known as ISO/IEC 20237. It passed through the ISO fast-track process for standards developed... Read more »

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