BROWSING: Internet of Things (IoT)

SoftBank said that one of its subsidiaries will buy Alphabet's Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount. Boston Dynamics develops humanoid robots with names like Atlas, Spot and Handle. The intelligent robots have demonstrated agility, dexterity, and perception.

AT&T, and many other operators and chip makers, is helping developers to start their Internet of Things (IoT) projects through the offering of IoT starter kits. The U.S. telco had launched a new starter kit for IoT developers in 2016, which includes all the tools...

The government said IoT will allow local firms to maximize added value in the industry The Japanese government urged domestic manufacturers to use internet of things (IoT) and other technologies to alleviate serious workforce shortages, Japanese press reported. “Actively making use of IoT and other digital tools...

The IoT network is expected to cover 94% of the U.K. population by end-2018 French IoT specialists Sigfox has signed an agreement with U.K. operator WND to deploy a nationwide IoT network in the U.K. before the end of 2018. The LPWA network is expected to...

Teenagers looking to earn cash cutting grass this summer could find themselves displaced by robots. Robot lawnmowers are gaining ground, and now an Italian company says its model is greener than ordinary lawnmowers. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi says its electric Ambrogio Robot recycles grass clippings...

SoftBank said that one of its subsidiaries will buy Alphabet's Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount. Boston Dynamics develops humanoid robots with names like Atlas, Spot and Handle. The intelligent robots have demonstrated agility, dexterity, and perception. "Smart robotics are going to be a...

MulteFire is a technology for deploying LTE in unlicensed spectrum that was developed by U.S chipmaker Qualcomm. This new technology allows the standalone use of LTE in unlicensed spectrum. MulteFire can be implemented for the deployment of mobile broadband data services and support VoLTE. It...

Demo on T-Mobile US' network focuses on IoT; Sprint, Rogers RCS interconnect went live on June 1 Rich Communications Services messaging adoption appears to be picking up speed. Sprint and Rogers recently enabled the first North American cross-carrier RCS interconnection, while messaging platform provider OpenMarket and...

The grass is always greener at the edge of the network, according to Amazon. Greengrass is an Amazon Web Services platform that allows customers to run code at the network edge in the same way they do on the AWS cloud. This week Amazon...

Ericsson said its 5GCAR project has won the race to secure funding from the European Union. The project will be part of phase 2 of the 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP), which is working to make Europe the leader in areas that...

Jan Geldmacher, President of Sprint Business, estimates almost 50 billion IoT devices by 2021 During a keynote session at the Enterprise IoT Summit, Jan Geldmacher, president of Sprint Business, the carrier's enterprise- and industrial-facing business, said that the number of registered IoT devices in the...

Indian company Tata Communications expects to launch 50 million IoT devices by 2022, Indian press reported. By that time, Tata aims to capture approximately 10-15% of the local IoT market, according to a recent report. The Indian firm has already earmarked $100 million for its...

In $72 million deal, Zain, with partner Ericsson, will install and operate the IoT smart systems for a seven-year period Middle East telecommunications operator Zain has signed an agreement with the government of Kuwait for the development of IoT-based interconnectivity support of the country’s smart meters...

See how smart parking is being used in the U.S., China Germany Smart parking has emerged as a major IoT use case, perhaps for a number of reasons. First off, the technology components aren't that difficult or complex in terms of deployment and management. It...

If you've ever had the pleasure of taking an approximately $125 cab ride from London's Heathrow Airport to the Canary Wharf area, your drive from one side of the metropolis to the other will likely serve as a reminder of how traffic congestion impacts...

Ericsson said its 5GCAR project has won the race to secure funding from the European Union. The project will be part of phase 2 of the 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP), which is working to make Europe the leader in areas that...

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Stony Brook University have published a paper calling for new security mechanisms for the internet of things. The authors say that some security challenges presented by the IoT can be solved using traditional approaches, and some require...

IoT development kits are key for those developers willing to launch new IoT prototypes through a quick and easy process. Several companies such as Intel and Telit have already launched IoT development kits. The chipmaker’ IoT kit is optimized for rapid prototyping and provides all...

The internet of things (IoT) is transforming the health care industry by redefining how applications, devices and people interact and connect with each other in delivering healthcare solutions. IoT is offering new tools as well as efficiencies that make up an integrated health care system...

The city is working with IoT firm Sensus on remote water level monitoring The city of Lakeland, in Florida, has selected Sensus for the implementation of  IoT technology to monitor lake levels to prevent flooding. “Maintaining balanced water levels is critical to avoid flooding in residential areas...

French IoT firm Actility will carry out the deployment in partnership with local company Blink Services French company Actility, which specializes in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and Blink Services, a Swedish company offering connectivity through open networks, LoRaWAN and smart city solutions, confirmed...

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Stony Brook University have published a paper calling for new security mechanisms for the internet of things. The authors say that some security challenges presented by the IoT can be solved using traditional approaches, and some require...

Google's Nest has had a mixed track record in recent years, but the company's smart cameras could represent a turning point. The Nest Cam IQ incorporates Google's facial recognition software, and can alert users to the presence of unknown visitors. “When designing Nest Cam IQ,...

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized Huawei to demonstrate a remote radio unit transmitting in the 3.5 GHz spectrum band. The test is for Comcast, and is scheduled to take place between June 15 and June 17 at the Wells Fargo Center in downtown...