Transforma Insights has released its forecasts for private network connectivity for IoT for 2019 to 2030, illustrating one of the most dynamic areas of IoT connectivity. Private networks are, of course,
Japan wants to establish global standards for human-assisting robots
Part of the reason for Japan’s huge investments into robotics is the country’s ageing population.
Dryad startup wants to help to stop wildfires with IoT
The company’s network of sensors claims to be able to detect wildfires in under 60 minutes, even in remote locations.
Singapore moves forward with national facial recognition system
Singapore citizens will soon be able to use their faces to gain access to various government services. The country will specifically allow people to use facial recognition to log into
Apple introduces a smart speaker HomePod mini
It delivers a smart home experience without complexity
IoT witnesses growth in 2020
The global IoT market is expected to reach a value of USD 1256.1 billion by 2025 from USD 690 billion in 2019 at a CAGR of 10.53%, during the period 2020-2025.
Global 5G smartphone sales will hit 250 million in 2020
The 5G category is the main engine of smartphone growth today and for the next decade
Poly Sync floats speakerphones for remote workers
The devices use proprietary microphone technology to track the talker, rather than the sound.
IoT-As-A-Service in 2021
Business will streamline the IoT into efficient and practical functionality before it’s passed onto consumers to change their homes – and worldview – in short order. Already we’re on the right rung of the ladder. Wearable devices and 5G alone have already shifted the consciousness of older consumers. For the younger ones, it’s just the way things are, the world they’re growing up in.
Australia makes IoT safer
In recognition of these risks, the Australian government has introduced a new code of practice to encourage manufacturers to make IoT devices more secure.