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Amazon opens Sidewalk IoT network to third-party devices

Ryan Daws — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:22:34 +0000

Amazon’s low-bandwidth, long-range IoT network, Sidewalk, has grown rapidly and is now available for third-party device makers to integrate. Sidewalk currently links many of Amazon’s devices, including Echo smart speakers and Ring doorbells, to create a network that now covers nine out of 10 Americans. Amazon has announced that it’s opening applications for hardware development... Read more »

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Arduino launches bundle for building homegrown IoT projects

Ryan Daws — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:47:30 +0000

Arduino has launched IoT Bundle—a kit that provides all the hardware, software, and components needed to build your own connected devices. “Getting started with the IoT can be a daunting process. It requires a certain set of tools and a level of knowledge to take those first steps, but building your own connected IoT devices... Read more »

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Apple’s AR glasses may not debut until 2026

Ryan Daws — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:35:12 +0000

A leading analyst has claimed that Apple’s first augmented reality (AR) glasses may have slipped two years to 2026. “We now expect the AR Glass to be postponed to 2025-2026, due to design issues,” wrote Haitong International Tech Research’s Jeff Pu in an email to MarketWatch. Just five months ago, Pu said that Apple’s AR... Read more »

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IDC predicts a return to chip supply normality by mid-2022

Ryan Daws — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:48:34 +0000

A research note from IDC suggests the ongoing chip shortage will normalise by the middle of next year. Semiconductors are in short supply primarily due to pandemic-related supply chain issues, trade sanctions, and strong demand. IoT devices continue to proliferate rapidly, connected vehicles are increasingly desirable, 5G-capable smartphones are in-demand, and stock of those newfangled... Read more »

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Dialog Semiconductor sets the IoTMark-WiFi benchmark score to beat

Ryan Daws — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:32:52 +0000

Dialog Semiconductor has set a new record in the IoTMark-WiFi benchmark, even if it is the only current entry. EEMBC’s IoTMark-WiFi benchmark aims to test the all-important energy efficiency of WiFi devices that are expected to have months, or more, of battery life while supporting typical IoT messaging demands. The DA16200 is an SoC from... Read more »

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The EU is set to approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit this week

Ryan Daws — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:18:28 +0000

While most eyes are on the close-to-collapse Brexit negotiations, another notable European decision is finally expected this week. Google’s proposed $2.1 billion takeover of Fitbit naturally caught the attention of the European Union—which continues to tighten its screws on “big tech” over privacy concerns. According to Bloomberg’s sources, the EU will grant conditional approval for... Read more »

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